Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Over 100 tonnes of pork carcasses confiscated by DVS

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) seized 114 tonnes of pig carcass, estimated to be worth RM3.05 million, involving the transfer of carcasses without approval in 18 cases of seizure from 2024 until last July.   Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup

Air Canada flight attendants defy back-to-work order

OTTAWA: Air Canada said Sunday it has suspended plans to resume limited flying on Sunday evening after its flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order, Xinhua reported. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) illegally directed its flight attendant members to defy a direction from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board

Inquest into Zara Qairina’s death to begin Sept 3

KOTA KINABALU The Coroner’s Court here has set Sept 3 to commence inquest proceedings for Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Coroner Azreena Aziz today scheduled the proceedings to run from Sept 3 to 4, Sept 8 to 12, Sept 17 to 19 and Sept 22 to 30. Earlier, Conducting Officer Mohd

Manager appeals for safe return of missing wife and son

KUALA LUMPUR: A sales manager is pleading for his wife and 10-year-old son, who have been missing since July 25, to return or contact him immediately due to concerns for their safety. Muhammad Paul David Arikhersamy, 39, said Sunday was his son Muhammad Daniel Paul’s 10th birthday, but sadly, he could

Three killed, eight injured in Brooklyn nightclub shooting

NEW YORK, United States (US): At least three people were killed in an early Sunday shooting at a crowded nightclub in Brooklyn, New York, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. Officers responding to an emergency call found 11 people with gunshot wounds inside the Taste of the City Lounge, according to

Singapore treats vaping as a drug issue

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE: Singapore will treat vaping as a drug issue, with tougher actions and stiffer penalties to curb the harm it can cause to users, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Wong, who is also the Finance Minister, said every generation worries about negative influences affecting their young people, and

29 injured as 6.0 quake hits Sulawesi

JAKARTA, Indonesia: At least 29 people were injured, including two in a critical condition, after a magnitude-6 earthquake struck the island of Sulawesi in central Indonesia on Sunday morning, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing an official. Thirteen of the injured have been rushed to medical facilities in Central Sulawesi

Sabah launches first local e-hailing app, Borneo VeGO

By Jailani Hasan KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s first locally developed e-hailing application, Borneo VeGOE-Pengangkutan (Borneo VeGo), has been officially launched, marking a new milestone in the state’s journey towards digital innovation and community-driven entrepreneurship. The launch was officiated by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun, representing Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajij

Pasir Salak GiatMARA to relocate to Seberang Perak IADA

PASIR SALAK: The Pasir Salak GiatMARA centre will be relocated to the engineering workshop area of the Seberang Perak Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) in Ulu Dedap, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, said the

Tan Boon Heong welcomes Lee Chong Wei’s BAM appointment

KUALA LUMPUR: Former national men’s doubles player Tan Boon Heong has welcomed the appointment of Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei as a new Council Member of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). He said the three-time Olympic silver medallist has the right qualities to continue driving the