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‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — A 40-year-old police inspector claimed memory loss due to “black magic” when he was charged today with the attempted murder of a traffic policeman and […]
Bomba Malaysia aims to fill all special operations vacancies by 2027
SEBERANG PERAI, April 16 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) aims to fill all vacancies within its special operations units by 2027 to bolster operational readiness and service […]
Former bus driver, girlfriend remanded four days after viral PLUS video shows woman on driver’s lap
JASIN, April 16 — A former express bus driver and a woman have been remanded for four days, from today until Sunday, to assist in investigations into alleged dangerous driving. […]
Could a new pancreatic cancer drug double survival rates? Malaysian doctor leads breakthrough Chicago trial
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — A Malaysian doctor has led a breakthrough clinical trial in Chicago, where an experimental drug doubled one-year survival rates for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, […]
Penang sees RM23.8m in fire losses for Q1 2026
SEBERANG PERAI, April 16 — Penang recorded an estimated RM23.86 million in losses due to fires in the first three months of 2026, according to the Fire and Rescue Department […]
Perak MB: No new forest plantation areas despite 100,000ha federal approval in 2012
IPOH, April 16 — The Perak government has no plans to expand or open new areas for the Forest Plantation Development Zone (ZPLH) within the state’s Permanent Forest Reserve (PFR), […]
Inspector charged with attempted murder of traffic cop, sent for psychiatric evaluation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — A police inspector accused of attempting to murder a traffic policeman by ramming him with a car has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric […]
Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — A new survey by global research firm Ipsos has unveiled a disconnect at the heart of Malaysia’s public transport system, explaining why the nation remains […]
Anwar hosts Australian PM Albanese for energy security talks amid US-Iran tensions
PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held a four-eyed meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, centred on strengthening bilateral ties and navigating emerging energy […]
Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has issued a formal apology following a public outcry over a suggestive theatre scene that went viral on social media, clarifying that […]