MERSING: A popular eatery here has become a must-visit spot for both locals and visitors, thanks to its signature dish, “lontong darat”, also known as “lontong kering”. The shop’s owner, Suriani Hassan, 36, said the number of customers usually spikes during weekends, public holidays, and school breaks compared to weekdays. Originally from
MERSING, Johor: The closure of six out of 47 islands in Mersing waters is not a new development but a measure for biodiversity conservation and safety, said Mersing District Officer, Jamil Hasni Abdullah. He said the decision was in line with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim King of Malaysia’s recent call to
PENAMPANG, Sabah: The RON95 targeted subsidy scheme will use multiple payment mechanisms and will not depend solely on the physical MyKad, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. He said the public need not worry about facing difficulties when buying subsidised petrol, as they can
ISTANBUL: An armed man has been arrested at State Farm Stadium in the US state of Arizona, where a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sunday, after allegedly posing as a police officer, according to officials, Anadolu Ajansi reported. ABC News reported that Joshua Runkles, 42, was taken
WASHINGTON: Large US companies are urgently advising foreign employees to remain in the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a hefty new fee on visas for qualified foreign workers, reported German news agency dpa quoting media reports on Saturday. Employees with H1B visas who are currently abroad should return to
KUANTAN, Pahang: A man reported missing while foraging for ‘etok’ (freshwater clams) with his family in Sungai Pahang near Kampung Bukit Kenau, Pekan on Friday was found drowned today. Pekan Police Chief, Supt Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin, said the victim, Mohd Zainuren Abdul Rashid, 45, was discovered by villagers at about
KUALA LUMPUR: The seizure of almost RM600 million worth of drugs, mainly ecstasy, from several drug processing laboratories in the Klang Valley should serve as a wake-up call for the nation, said Alliance for a Safe Community Chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. He said the recent announcement by the Inspector-General
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has urged public transport and goods transport companies to register their vehicles under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS) to benefit from the RON95 petrol subsidy. In a statement today, KPDN said a cumulative total of 1,790 companies involving 5,449 vehicles from
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) will carry out testing of the Malaysian Tsunami Early Warning System (SAATNM) sirens at two locations tomorrow. MetMalaysia, through a post on the X platform today, announced that the testing locations are at Miri Central Park, Miri, in Sarawak, from 9 am to
JOHOR BAHRU: A 73-year-old woman was found drowned in waters near Berjaya Waterfront, Stulang Laut, here last night. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat said the incident was reported at about 9.10 pm after a witness saw the victim suddenly jump into the sea. “Acting on the information, a police
