Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Anti-bullying efforts must start in primary schools

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has decreed that the government implement a comprehensive anti-bullying campaign, beginning at the primary school level, to curb the growing problem. The King warned that if bullying is not addressed early in primary schools, it risks producing a generation lacking respect

2,924 ATM cards seized in ‘along’ operations crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicenced moneylending syndicate, or along, and seized 2,924 ATM cards. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) Director, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, said that following surveillance in Subang Jaya, police arrested three local men who were

Public concerns on radiation risks remain a key challenge

KOTA KINABALU: Public misconceptions about nuclear technology, often linked to safety concerns as well as potential risks to health and the environment, must be addressed to ensure the sustainable growth of the industry in Malaysia. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said that fostering greater public

Harimau Malaya faces Singapore, Palestine early Sept

KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s football squad will play two Tier 1 international friendlies at two different venues next month.   According to a post on the official Malaysia NT Facebook page today, Harimau Malaya, under the guidance of Peter Cklamovski, will begin their friendlies campaign with the ‘Causeway Derby’ against

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