Saturday, 11 April 2026

Author: Bernama

Beware of fake MDAC website

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department urges foreign tourists to remain vigilant against fraudulent websites linked to the registration of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the department revealed the existence of a fraudulent website with the link: “Always visit the official MDAC website

KM204 crash: Police search for missing tyre

ALOR GAJAH: Police are actively searching for the tyre, believed to have caused a five-vehicle accident at KM204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound, on Dec 23. Alor Gajah police chief Supt Ashari Abu Samah said that one of the measures taken included a visit by the Alor Gajah Traffic Investigation

Antonsen expresses sympathy to Zii Jia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Open defending champion Anders Antonsen (pic) from Denmark is highly motivated to defend his title in the 2025 edition but at the same time sad that Malaysian professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia will not be featuring in it. He said that he was hoping to exact revenge

TM to host five major Asian C’ships in S’wak

KUALA LUMPUR: Taekwondo Malaysia (TM) has announced that it has successfully secured bids to host five major Asian Taekwondo championships in Kuching, Sarawak in 2025 with strong support from the Sarawak government. The five championships are the Asian Junior Kyorugi Taekwondo Championship, Asian Junior Poomsae Taekwondo Championship, Asian Cadet Kyorugi

FBI confirms Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel a suicide

WASHINGTON: Investigators have definitively identified the US soldier responsible for the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas and are treating his act as a suicide, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) said on Friday, reported German news agency (dpa). FBI investigator Spencer Evans acknowledged

MACC strengthening investigation specialists for cryptocurrencies

BY MOHD ASHRAF SYAFIQ MAZLAN PUTRAJAYA: As cryptocurrencies gain prominence as an alternative to conventional currencies, they have also become a new tool for criminals to facilitate illegal activities. Corruption is evolving from traditional methods to more sophisticated operations, including the use of digital technologies and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and

Bad weather alert for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather alert, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan until noon today. MetMalaysia in a statement said the affected areas in Sabah include the interior (Kuala Penyu and Nabawan), the West Coast

Police tracking individuals wearing military-like attire at event

SHAH ALAM: Police are seeking several individuals seen wearing official attire resembling military ceremonial uniforms at an event believed to have been organised by an association. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said such actions could create public confusion by implying that it is not an offence. “Police detected

MACC arrests man in Puspakom bribery probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a man in connection with a corruption case involving heavy vehicle inspections at the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) in the capital. MACC said that the man, in his 40s, was arrested yesterday, following a strategic collaboration between the commission and

Managing pregnancy risks effectively

KUALA LUMPUR: Pregnancy is undoubtedly an exciting journey and often regarded as the most cherished experience, especially for first-time mothers. However, expectant mothers must not overlook the importance of maintaining their health as well as the well-being of their unborn child throughout the pregnancy. However, some women may face high-risk