IPOH: An elderly man was found dead in a house in Ipoh Garden South near here, early today. Perak Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operation) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said a team from the Ipoh Fire and Rescue was sent to the scene after receiving a call at 1.13 am. “The 68-year-old victim
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today dismissed an application by Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman for leave to challenge the government’s decision to withdraw allocation intended for his constituency. Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh who made the ruling, said that the application was
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Muhammad Faizal Husaini Rashid, the producer of RTM radio channel TRAXXfm, who passed away last night after a battle with cancer. Fahmi described Muhammad Faizal Husaini, 45, affectionately known as Lisham, as a beloved figure, renowned for
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s energy sector registered significant growth this year, driven by incentives that catalysed players to undertake new green energy ventures, particularly solar systems. The solar industry stood out, thanks to the Solar For Rakyat Incentives Scheme (SolaRIS), which provides rebates of up to RM4,000 for new Net Energy Metering
ALOR GAJAH: Seven people were killed and 33 others injured in a collision involving three vehicles at Kilometre 204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound, near the Ayer Keroh Rest and Service Area (R&R) on Sunday. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Pisar Aziz said the accident involved
KUALA LUMPUR: The rubber market is expected to remain volatile this week, with potential for higher prices due to adverse weather conditions in major producing countries and a global shortage of natural rubber stocks, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma). The association said the recent increase in China’s
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade within the narrow range of 4.50 to 4.52 against the US dollar this week, reflecting subdued volatility and cautious sentiment among traders during the 7 SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes said there would be reduced trading activity due to the
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued an alert-level continuous rain warning in parts of Sabah and Labuan today. MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said in a statement that the interior areas affected in Sabah are Kuala Penyu and Beaufort, while the areas forecast to be hit on the
BALIK PULAU: The families of fishermen Muhammad Ikmal Hakimi Ismail and Nor Hasrul Abdullah, who were reported missing after their boat was reported to have drifted in the waters off Kerachut, Kuala Sungai Pinang here, are grateful that they have been safely found in the Acheh waters, Indonesia today. Muhammad Ikmal’s
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF) has confirmed that the team regu, regu, quadrant, hoop and chinlone (linking) events will be featured at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand from Dec 9 to 20, 2025. ASTAF president Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the events were approved at the SEA
