Monday, 8 December 2025

Author: Bernama

Four Independent reps give Sabah Govt fresh impetus

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: Four Independent assembly representatives have described their appointment as Sabah Assistant Ministers as a significant development. It provides a more inclusive space within the state leadership structure, ensuring the Independent bloc’s voice is represented in the state government. Kukusan assemblywoman, Datuk Rina Jainal, said the move allows

Kedah Customs seize RM16 million worth of vape devices and liquids

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Customs Department seized over RM16 million worth of electronic cigarette, or vape, devices and liquids in a raid on a storage warehouse in the Padang Besar Industrial Area in Perlis on Oct 13. Its director, Wan Marini Wan Hamzah, said that in the 3 pm raid, conducted

Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 334 as search and rescue continue

ISTANBUL: The death toll from deadly floods in Sri Lanka climbed to 334, with 370 others missing, the country’s Disaster Management Centre said on Sunday,  Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media. Search and rescue operations continue in multiple areas hit by flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction since the island was

Sri Lanka faces worst natural disaster in history, president vows full support

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday described the ongoing extreme weather crisis as the worst natural disaster the country has ever faced, pledging full state support for recovery from the catastrophe, reported Xinhua. In a special address to the nation, the president said the government carries a

Snowstorm disrupts US travel with thousands of flights delayed

WASHINGTON: More than 8,500 flights were delayed and hundreds cancelled due to a snowstorm affecting Colorado and the northwestern US, according to FlightAware data, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. As previously reported by US media, a snowstorm warning was issued for the northwestern US on Saturday. As a result, more than 1,400

Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up three-way title showdown in Abu Dhabi

BEIJING: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won Sunday’s Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix to set up a three-way title showdown at next weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, reported Xinhua. Verstappen’s win came as title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished second and fourth respectively, after their McLaren team made a

Sumatra floods and landslides death toll surpasses 400

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The death toll from the floods and landslides that have devastated large areas of Indonesia’s island of Sumatra rose to more than 400 on Sunday, reported German Press Agency (dpa). Nearly a week of relentless rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides, affecting more than a million people.

Sabah edge Selangor to reach first-ever FA Cup final

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah FC created history by qualifying for the FA Cup final for the first time, defeating Selangor FC 5-4 via a penalty shootout after being tied 5-5 on aggregate at the end of the second leg semi-final at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Stadium last night. Just

Breeder sells RM20 per kg beef to help flood-hit families

KOTA BHARU, Kelantan: Concerned with the difficulty faced by residents, especially flood victims, in obtaining food supplies at reasonable prices, a breeder from Melor has come forward to sell local beef at a price of only RM20 per kilogramme (kg) in Kampung Sireh yesterday. This initiative not only eased the burden

Elderly man found dead in pool of blood at Manjung home

IPOH, Perak: An elderly man was found dead in a house in Kampung Koh, Manjung, yesterday, with his head and face covered in blood, believed to be murdered. Manjung Police Chief, ACP Hasbullah Abdul Rahman, said the body of the 78-year-old victim was discovered in the living room by family