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Loke orders probe after KLIA baggage chaos, says standards ‘clearly failed’
PUTRAJAYA, April 19 — The government has ordered an investigation into a baggage handling breakdown at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke warning that […]
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes northern Sumatra, no tsunami threat to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 4.06am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a statement that […]
Efforts underway to preserve Melanau identity with digital dictionary as youth lose fluency, says Sarawak deputy minister
SIBU, April 19 — Preserving the Melanau language and identity is crucial to ensure it is not lost among the younger generation, said Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land […]
PAS admits GPS strong in Sarawak, says next state election will be tough
KUCHING, April 19 — The performance of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government will present a significant challenge for the party in the next state election, said Parti Islam […]
Dashcam drama: SUV flips and skids across KL highway in heart-stopping near miss (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A heart-stopping dashcam clip showing a car flipping onto its side and skidding across a busy highway here has gone viral, capturing a split-second brush […]
Fire breaks out in Sibu inn, disabled man found dead in bathroom
SIBU, April 19 — A man with disabilities was found dead, believed to have died from smoke inhalation, after a fire broke out in a room at an inn along […]
Police: Smoker told off at ‘nasi kandar’ joint sparks 2am brawl in Telok Panglima Garang
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A late-night telling-off over a cigarette at a nasi kandar restaurant in Bandar Rimbayu in Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, turned ugly when tempers flared into […]
Wild whale shark surprises divers in Sarawak, stays close for unforgettable sightingÂ
MIRI, April 19 — Seven divers had a rare and memorable encounter with a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) while diving at Tina Reef in Bintulu waters last Thursday. Borneo Dive […]
Police hunt man known as ‘Ningkan’ in late-night Sarawak convenience store molest case
KOTA SAMARAHAN, April 19 — Police are tracking down a man known as ‘Ningkan’ to assist investigations into a case of outrage of modesty involving a woman at a convenience […]
TTDI retaining wall collapse prompts stop-work order, probe and wider Bukit Kiara Federal Park review (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A stop-work order has been issued and investigations launched after a mud flood triggered the partial collapse of a retaining wall in Taman Tun Dr […]