Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Diplomatic solution to Ukraine-Russia war is essential

KYIV, Russia: Kyiv Mayor, Vitali Klitschko, has expressed support for a negotiated solution to the war in Ukraine, ahead of Friday’s summit between United States (US) President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reported German Press Agency (dpa). “We must find a diplomatic solution,” Klitschko told Germany’s Bild newspaper in comments published

Police arrest doctor’s wife and sons, seize 35 kg of cannabis

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: Two men, the sons of a doctor, and their mother have been detained in connection with the seizure of 35 kilogrammes of compressed cannabis and a pistol in a raid at a house in Kampung But, Ketereh here on Tuesday. Kelantan Police chief, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, said

Vietnamese man remanded over supermarket theft, baby snatch attempt

BUTTERWORTH, Seberang Perai, Penang: A Vietnamese man who allegedly tried to snatch an 11-month-old baby while fleeing after being caught stealing from a supermarket in Telaga Air yesterday has been remanded for four days. Seberang Perai Utara Police chief, ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman, said the 36-year-old security guard was remanded

‘Jalur Gemilang’ upside down: Police detain hardware store owner

KEPALA BATAS, Seberang Perai, Penang: Police detained the owner of a hardware store in Jalan Bertam Perdana here, following a flap over the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ being flown upside down in front of his premises yesterday. Acting Penang Police chief, Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin, said the arrest of the 59-year-old

Ops Luxury 3.0 nets nine foreigners driving luxury cars with various offences

KUALA LUMPUR: Ops Luxury 3.0, carried out by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) that ended yesterday, uncovered several offences, including a foreign national driving a luxury vehicle with a Malaysian driving licence believed to be fake. JPJ Senior Enforcement Director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the individual was among nine foreigners caught driving

Over 2,000 unauthorised health ads removed by MCMC this year

JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) removed 2,033 advertisements related to products and services not authorised by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other agencies from the start of this year until Aug 1, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said the move followed 2,283 complaints

Non-Malays urged to join Malaysian Armed Forces for career and national service

SEREMBAN: Non-Malays are being encouraged to join the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to strengthen national defence while building a disciplined and promising career. Negeri Sembilan MAF Indian Veterans Association (PERIM) chairman Major (Rtd) K Ranney said joining the force not only builds resilience and identity but also offers opportunities in diverse

Husband and wife held after son, 1, dies from blunt force trauma

KUALA TERENGGANU: Police have arrested a husband and wife on suspicion of fatally abusing their one-year-and-11-month-old son. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said police received a report from Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital regarding the boy’s death at 4.14 pm on Aug 6. He said the toddler, the

Zara Qairina case: Transparent probe, no one to be protected

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student, Zara Qairina Mahathir, in Sabah will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. He said the case should not be taken lightly, especially as various allegations have emerged, including that the