Monday, 20 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Tahfiz student killed in crash after Tarawih prayers

KUALA TERENGGANU: A tahfiz student was killed when he was hit by another motorcycle at Jalan Kampung Pengadang Baru here last night. The student was riding a motorcycle home after performing the Tarawih prayers. Kuala Terengganu Police Chief, ACP Azli Mohd Noor, said the police were informed about the crash

More than 800 Sarawakian nurses want to serve in their home state – Dr. Sim

KUCHING: More than 800 Sarawakian nurses working outside the state have expressed their desire to serve at home, according to Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the State Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister, said that there are currently available positions

ZTE, CelcomDigi leverage AI

BARCELONA (Spain): Global technology solutions provider ZTE Corporation and CelcomDigi have partnered to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into Malaysia’s telecommunications infrastructure. Through this collaboration, both companies will enhance connectivity, empower businesses, and support government digital initiatives through AI-driven solutions, including new calling, intelligent deep packet inspection, and intelligent operation

Deal set to boost semiconductor growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the frontend semiconductor ecosystem while fostering growth of local semiconductor firms over the long term. According to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB), the partnership marks the world’s first

Sanjay pulls off biggest career win

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Sanjay Jeeva pulled off the biggest victory of his career when he stunned world number 22 Abdulla Al-Tamimi of Qatar to reach the men’s quarter-finals of the 2025 New Zealand Squash Open yesterday.  World number 65 Sanjay played the game of his life to stun the eighth-seeded Qatari

Self-assessment workshop bolsters Sarawak Delta Geopark’s UNESCO bid

KUCHING: Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) is stepping up its efforts to gain recognition as a UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) with a self-assessment workshop to be held here from March 4 to 6. The Sarawak Forestry Department said in a statement today that the workshop is a crucial step in ensuring

International job scam syndicate: 750 Malaysians rescued

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 750 Malaysians involved in job fraud syndicate abroad have been successfully rescued and repatriated to this country as of Feb 25. The Foreign Ministry, in a written reply on the Parliament website, said eight Malaysians are in the process of being repatriated, while another 236 people are being

24 sinkhole cases recorded between 2019 and 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Mineral and Geoscience (JMG) recorded 24 sinkhole incidents over the past five years, with Perak reporting the highest number at 11 cases, according to the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES). A written reply posted on the Parliament website said three incidents each were