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DoE issues RM4.59m in fines after more than 5,000 inspections in first four months of 2026
PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — The Department of Environment (DOE) conducted more than 5,000 inspections nationwide and recorded accumulated fines amounting to RM4.59 million involving environmental pollution cases during the first […]
June rollout of fentanyl test kits signals tougher stance on synthetic drugs, says Nada D-G
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) will begin using specialised testing kits nationwide next month to detect fentanyl and other emerging synthetic drugs, amid mounting concerns […]
Immigration Department says AI-altered passport photos could lead to legal action
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The Immigration Department has urged the public not to use photographs generated or altered using artificial intelligence (AI) technology when applying for Malaysian passports. In […]
Missing for three days, Pontian woman, 77, found safe in oil palm plantation
PONTIAN, May 28 — Authorities today found a 77-year-old woman who went missing after passing through an oil palm plantation in Kampung Medan Sari here three days ago. The woman was […]
Kelantan police say Malaysia-Thailand border remains secure after Pattani shooting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Police have assured the public that security along the Malaysia-Thailand border in Kelantan remains under control despite a recent armed attack targeting Thai police officers […]
Anwar donates sacrificial cow to Pahang media practitioners
KUANTAN, May 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has donated a sacrificial cow to media practitioners in Pahang for this year’s Aidiladha celebration, in recognition of the role […]
Search for boy, 10, who fell into Sungai Bernam expanded to three-kilometre radius
SHAH ALAM, May 28 — Search and rescue (SAR) operations for a 10-year-old boy who fell into Sungai Bernam in Kampung Sungai Nilam, Gedangsa, Hulu Selangor entered its second day […]
Body of unidentified man found floating in Sungai Kerayong near Jalan Cheras, believed to be drowned
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The body of a man believed to have drowned was found floating in Sungai Kerayong along Jalan Cheras here on Wednesday. Malay daily Sinar Harian […]
Stats Dept: 81pc employers report disabled workers perform on par with others
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Employers are increasingly recognising the contribution of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the workforce, with a majority reporting comparable performance to other employees, according to […]
Dayak community works to keep Gawai heritage alive as traditions fade
KUCHING, May 28 — As preparations for Hari Gawai gather pace across Sarawak, concerns are growing over the gradual fading of traditional Dayak customs and rituals amid changing lifestyles and […]