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Batik Air agrees to resume Miri-KL flights after deputy minister’s request
MIRI, Sept 2 — Batik Air has agreed to resume its Miri-Kuala Lumpur services following a formal request by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Chiew Choon Man. The […]
A week on, rescue search grows more desperate for 100-plus Nepal hydropower workers trapped in tunnel
KATHMANDU, Sept 2 — Nepali rescuers searched Wednesday for survivors feared trapped inside hydropower tunnels a week after devastating floods, but hopes were fading as teams hit dead ends and […]
Retiree loses RM1.417m after transferring savings across multiple accounts in phone‑call scam
KUANTAN, Sept 2 — A retiree of a national multinational oil and gas company suffered a loss of RM1.417 million after being duped by a telephone fraud syndicate between May […]
US embassy shifts Sabah travel status to ‘relaxed’ after security improvements
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — The United States is encouraging its citizens and international travellers to visit Sabah, citing significant improvements in security and a corresponding relaxation of travel advisories, […]
Johor dengue cases jump 131pc to 9,954 as infections rise across districts
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 — Johor recorded 9,954 dengue cases as of Epid Week (ME) 34 this year, an increase of 131.3 per cent compared to 4,304 cases for the […]
One teen found dead as search continues for three others missing in Tanjung Balau
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 2 — The body of one of four teenagers feared drowned at Tanjung Lompat Beach in Tanjung Balau was recovered this afternoon. The victim, identified as Alif […]
MMEA detains tugboat and dredger over suspected ship‑to‑ship transfer; RM260m oil cargo seized off Tanjung Buai
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 2 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two vessels suspected of carrying out unauthorised ship-to-ship activities in national waters early yesterday morning, with the value […]
VIPs and officials in crosshairs as MACC readies charges for multiple suspects in TH probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is moving to charge several individuals over the next two days following a massive probe into the Royal Commission of […]
Man remanded after viral video of provocative act at National Day celebration in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — A man in his 30s, believed to be involved in a provocative incident during the 69th National Day celebrations last Monday, has been remanded for one […]
PPC orders formation of special task force to probe Penang ferry-cargo vessel collision
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 2 — Authorities have ordered the formation of a special task force to investigate last night’s collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar […]