Nation

Don't embarrass Malaysia: Nga slams public littering in city centre

PETALING JAYA: It is unacceptable for public littering to remain a rampant issue, says Nga Kor Ming, expressing serious concerns over the state of urban cleanliness.

Sabah & Sarawak

Petronas Dagangan confirms operational issue at Samarahan Expressway station

KUCHING: Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB) has confirmed that several vehicles were affected following an operational issue at the Petronas Samarahan Expressway station here after refuelling at the station.

Sabah & Sarawak

Govt committed to advancing Sarawak’s wellbeing through inclusive development, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani Government remains committed to driving the well-being of the people of Sarawak through strategic investments, inclusive economic development and the creation of new job opportunities, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Embattled Perlis MB Mohd Shukri steps down from post

PETALING JAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has stepped down from his post on Thursday (Dec 25) due to health reasons.

Nation

Three PAS assemblymen ordered to return state assets

PETALING JAYA: Three Perlis PAS assemblymen have been told to return state-owned assets following the termination of their party membership, said Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan.

Nation

Police nab man, contraband ciggies worth RM320,000 seized

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested a man suspected of being involved in the distribution of contraband cigarettes during Op Taring Alpha 1 in Klang, Selangor, on Wednesday.

Nation

Cops begin probe into alleged falsified heritage player documents

PETALING JAYA: Police have begun investigations into allegations of document forgery involving seven mixed heritage players, says Bukit Aman.

Nation

Melaka hotels light up for Christmas after clarification on halal rules

MELAKA: Hotels across the historic city are lit up with elaborate festive displays, reflecting Melaka's spirit of unity while preserving a long-standing tradition that has become part of the state's tourism identity, says a local councillor.

Nation

Tourists find holiday cheer away from home in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: For several tourists, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of being able to visit the region has been the best gift this Christmas.

Nation

PAS trio ceased as party members, Speaker’s prerogative to vacate seats, says expert

PETALING JAYA: Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan has absolute discretion to vacate the seats of the three PAS state assemblymen who signed the statutory declaration (SD), and the state assembly can be considered a hung assembly, says a political expert.

Nation

Woman-in-bag murder: Main suspect to be charged tomorrow

SEREMBAN: The main suspect in the case of Suri Narudin, whose body was discovered buried in a bag behind a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, here on Dec 18, will be charged in the Tampin Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

Nation

MACC records statements from three linked to army procurement probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals have been called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to have their statements recorded in connection with an investigation into military procurement projects.

Nation

Over 8,000 volunteers appointed for 2025 SPM, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 8,006 volunteers have been appointed to assist with this year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, marking the highest number since the initiative was launched in 2023, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

Nation

Penang DOE inspects 229 premises during integrated ops

KEPALA BATAS: The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) inspected 229 industrial premises under Ops Gempur/Lembangan conducted from January to Dec 15 this year.

Nation

LUAS issues 124 compounds totalling RM4.87mil, no red alerts recorded

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) recorded no red alert incidents involving water supply disruptions this year following continuous enforcement actions, including the issuance of 124 compound notices worth RM4.87mil for various pollution-related cases.

Nation

Man involved in fire that killed mother and child to be charged tomorrow

GEORGE TOWN: A man who was remanded to assist in the investigation into the death of his biological mother and adopted sister in a fire at a rented residence in Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar on Dec 10 will be charged on Friday (Dec 26).

Nation

Popular hillside eatery near Cameron Highlands threatened by slope erosion

IPOH: A popular eatery at Section 45.9 of Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands is expected to be closed for a month, following a picture on social media that allegedly showed signs of erosion on the hillslope there.

Nation

Immigration raids popular eatery in Kampung Baru

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department raided a popular eatery in Kampung Baru on Wednesday (Dec 24) under Ops Selera over suspected illegal employment of foreign workers.

Nation

Environmental group urges Pahang to abandon Cameron Highlands railway proposal

IPOH: The Pahang government needs to drop any proposal to build a railway system at Cameron Highlands, says an environmental non-governmental organisation.

Nation

KTMB restores Sungkai-Slim River ETS service following tree fall

KUALA LUMPUR: Electric Train Service (ETS) operations along the Sungkai-Slim River route have now been restored, following the clearance of a tree that had fallen at KM268.795.