KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), through an integrated operation, detected and shut down the transmission activities of a Fake Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in Genting Highlands, Pahang recently. In a statement today, the MCMC said the integrated operation carried out together with a telecommunications company was the
MUAR, Johor: Approximately 12 hectares (30 acres) of peat forest at Batu 13, Bukit Naning, near the Johor State Farmers’ Organisation (PPNJ) Estate, was reported to be on fire today (Jan 31). Operations Commander, Fire Superintendent II Norshuhada Amasari, said upon receiving a call at 9:00 am today, a total of
SEOUL, South Korea: The first case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nine months was confirmed at a cattle farm in Incheon today (Jan 31), Yonhap News Agency reported, citing authorities. The case was reported in the county of Ganghwa, prompting authorities to raise the relevant warning level from “attention” to
BALING, Kedah: A woman suffered losses amounting to RM10,000 after her handbag, which was left inside her car, was stolen near a supermarket in Kupang last Thursday. Baling District Police Chief, Supt Brandon Anak Richard Joe, said that the incident is believed to have occurred around 8:40 am that day when
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level. From a technical perspective, 1,760 represents near-term technical resistance, where short-term profit-taking may emerge, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction. Earlier this week, the ringgit strengthened to breach the 4.00 psychological level against the US
KUALA LUMPUR: Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman has been appointed as the new Chief of the Defence Force, effective tomorrow (Feb 1). Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had consented to Malek Razak being promoted to the rank
NEW DELHI, India: Pakistan and Bangladesh are celebrating the resumption of direct air services after a gap of 14 years as a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. “The first direct flight from Dhaka landed in Karachi late last night, marking the resumption of air connectivity
BATU PAHAT, Johor: Police have confirmed the discovery of a local woman’s body at a house in Taman Damai here, believed to have been murdered by her boyfriend after her family was unable to contact her for three days. Batu Pahat District Police Chief, ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani, said
KUALA LUMPUR: PDRM FC cost Kuala Lumpur (KL) City FC some valuable points by drawing 1-1 in their Super League match at Selayang Municipal Council Stadium last night (Jan 30). KL City FC had come out strong in the first half in search of a win but it was PDRM