Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Social Welfare Dept orders childcare centre to close

SEREMBAN, Negeri Sembilan: A childcare centre (taska) operating out of a house in Bandar Sri Sendayan has been ordered to close, following the recent death of a one-year-old girl who was under its care. Negeri Sembilan Social Welfare Department (JKM) Director, Muhammad Yusry Che Dah, said investigations found that it was also

Flood hits Sandakan, number of victims drop in other states

KUALA LUMPUR: Flooding in Sabah spread to the Sandakan district on Friday night, while conditions in Sarawak continued to improve, with the number of evacuees at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) declining. In Perak, only one family remains at a PPS as of this morning. In SABAH, a total of 59 people from 24

Public cautioned against unknown calls

KUALA LUMPUR: The police today cautioned the public to remain vigilant against unknown calls that suddenly disconnect or produce no sound, as they may be used in voice exploitation scams. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) Director, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, said that, to date, no reports have been received of victims

Pezeshkian says world needs global trust, peace and unity

TEHRAN, Iran: Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has emphasised the importance of expanding understanding among countries and nations, adding that the world today requires trust, peace, and unity more than ever, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. Pezeshkian, who travelled to Turkmenistan to attend the International Peace and Trust Summit,

Snoop Dogg named honorary coach for US team at 2026 Winter Olympics

BERLIN, Germany: American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has been named honorary coach of the nation’s team for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy, reported German Press Agency (dpa). The United States Olympic Committee said that the voluntary role “celebrating and supporting” the US athletes off the field of play was created

Nobel winner Machado recounts emotional reunion with children in Oslo

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Venezuela’s María Corina Machado, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, shared her emotional reunion with her children after travelling from a hideout in Venezuela to Oslo, reported German Press Agency (dpa). “I couldn’t sleep last night going over and over again the first instant when I

No legal action mulled for dual citizenship holders who voluntarily surrender MyKad

BACHOK, Kelantan: The National Registration Department (NRD) is considering allowing dual citizenship holders to voluntarily surrender their MyKad without facing legal action, apart from the mandatory forfeiture of one of their citizenships. NRD Director-General, Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, said the approach may be introduced to gauge the willingness of dual

Stronger partnerships with civil society organisations remains government’s commitment

KUALA LUMPUR: The government remains committed to strengthening partnerships with civil society organisations as part of national development efforts, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said constructive engagement between the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) was

South Korea repatriates 107 nationals from Cambodia over online scam crimes

SEOUL, South Korea: South Korea has repatriated 107 nationals suspected of involvement in online scam crimes in Cambodia since October, the presidential office said today. It is part of a sweeping crackdown launched following the death of a Korean student in the Southeast Asian nation. According to Yonhap News Agency,

Continuous rain, strong winds threaten multiple states

KUALA LUMPUR: Continuous rain is forecast to hit several areas in Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor from tomorrow (Saturday) until Tuesday. According to the alert-level warning issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) at 1:00 pm today, Sarawak is expected to experience continuous rain from tomorrow until December 16, affecting Kuching,