Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Across Malaysia
PENANG: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across Malaysia until 6 p.m. Today, (MetMalaysia). The adverse weather conditions will affect most states, excluding Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. Regions anticipated to be hit include parts of Kedah, Penang, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak,
Sabah’s Film Industry Needs Cultural Infrastructure, Says Filmmaker Nadira Ilana
SABAH: Award-winning filmmaker Nadira Ilana highlighted the challenges faced by Sabah's creative industry, citing the National Cultural Policy of 1971 as a significant barrier to its development. Speaking at the Daily Express Creative Minds Forum in Kota Kinabalu, she emphasized the need for
Philippine Earthquake Causes Significant Coastal Uplift
MALAYSIA: A powerful earthquake in the Philippines has caused a dramatic change in the coastal landscape, raising the seabed by up to two meters. This geological phenomenon, known as 'coastal uplift,' has extended the shoreline by as much as 200 meters in some
10-Foot Crocodile Rescued from Storm Drain in Banting
SELANGOR: A massive crocodile, measuring over 10 feet in length, was successfully rescued from a storm drain near a petrol station in Sungai Manggis, Banting, Kuala Langat. The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department responded quickly to an emergency call at 9.07 am and
Man Detained for Alleged Abuse of Stepson at Seremban Petrol Station
MALAYSIA: Police in Seremban have detained a 24-year-old man suspected of abusing his two-year-old stepson. The incident reportedly took place inside a car at a petrol station along the Seremban-Jelebu road. The arrest followed a report filed by the child's biological mother, prompting
Two Couples Arrested Over Viral Video of Domestic Helper Assault
JOHOR: Two married couples were arrested in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, after a video showing domestic helpers being assaulted went viral on social media. The arrests took place in Taman Johor near Tampoi, with the couples, aged 30 to 34, being apprehended by the
Kelantan JBPM Pledges Forensic Report on Kampung Gok Kapur Fire Within Two Weeks
KELANTAN: KOTA BHARU, June 15 — The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has committed to delivering a comprehensive forensic investigation report within 14 days following the devastating fire that destroyed 27 houses in Kampung Gok Kapur on June 8. Despite the lack
Bersama Aims for Youthful Representation in Upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembila.
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Bersama Malaysia is aiming to field 70 percent of its election candidates under the age of 50 for the upcoming polls in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. This initiative is part of the party's broader strategy to engage younger voters and
Rafizi Ramli Dismisses Claims Against New Political Party Bersama
KUALA LUMPUR: Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has dismissed allegations that the newly formed Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) consists largely of disgruntled former members of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Speaking at a gathering in Ipoh, Rafizi clarified that 75 percent of
Bersama Opts to Go Solo in Johor and Negeri Sembilan Elections
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) has decided to contest the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections independently, without joining any political coalition. This strategic move, announced by the party's founder, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, aims to enable Bersama to navigate its