JKDM KLIA Bust Nets RM3.26 Million Worth of Drugs, Foreign Currency
SEPANG — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) successfully foiled attempts to smuggle drugs and seized various foreign currencies with a total value of RM3.26 million through three separate cases in January and February this year. In the first case, JKDM KLIA director Zulkifli Muhammad said on Jan […]
UAE Air Defences Respond to Incoming Iranian Missile and Drone Threats.
ABU DHABI — The UAE Defence Ministry said it is currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. In a statement, the Ministry said that the sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting missiles and drones. Members of the public are requested to adhere to […]
rump Claims Iran’s New Leader Wouldn’t ‘Last Long’ Without US Backing.
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday that Iran’s new supreme leader “is not going to last long” without his approval. “He’s going to have to get approval from us,” Trump said in an interview with ABC News. “If he doesn’t get approval from us, he’s not going to last long.” “I don’t […]
Putin Approves Law Blocking Extradition of Foreign Fighters in Russian Armed Forces.
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the extradition of foreigners serving under contract in the Russian armed forces and those participating in combat operations alongside the Russian armed forces to other countries for criminal prosecution, according to a document published on the official portal of legal acts on Sunday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti. […]
KRT Klebang Putra Hosts Picnic-Style ‘Buka Puasa’, Strengthening Community Bonds.
IPOH — Continuing to strengthen its role as an agent of national unity, the Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) or Neighborhood Watch Area of Klebang Putra here organised a picnic-style ‘buka puasa’ initiative that successfully gathered more than 200 residents of the housing estate here last night. Interestingly, the potluck-concept iftar gathering was not only attended […]
UPUOnline Applications For SPM Leavers Extended To April 12.
PUTRAJAYA — Applications for student admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session under the SPM Leavers Application Phase via UPUOnline can now be submitted until April 12, extended from the original March 23 deadline. The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) said the extension was made following Education Ministry’s announcement that the 2025 SPM results will be […]
Prosecution Vows to Prove Millions Channelled to Bersatu in Muhyiddin Trial.
KUALA LUMPUR — The prosecution in the trial of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who faces seven charges of power abuse and money laundering, told the court it will present evidence showing millions of ringgit were channelled into the account of his political ally, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan […]
Ops Pantau: 40,000 Premises Inspected, 785 Cases Found.
KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has conducted 40,563 inspections nationwide through OPS PANTAU 2026 to ensure price stability of goods and compliance with trade laws throughout Ramadan leading up to Aidilfitri. KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the inspections, carried out from Feb 19 to March […]
Taylor’s University Enhances Global Learning via Leadership Engagement.
KUALA LUMPUR — The appointment of the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, José Ramos-Horta as an Honorary Adjunct Professor at Taylor’s University marked a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to integrating real-world leadership and global perspectives into its academic ecosystem. The President, who is widely recognised for […]
PM Anwar: Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas a Great Intellectual of Our Time.
KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed deep sadness over the passing of Royal Laureate Professor Tan Sri Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, describing him as “one of the greatest minds of our age”. “He was a philosopher who asked not just what we know, but what knowledge is for. Through his […]