Police Bust RM12.4 Million Meat Smuggling Syndicate In Kajang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18- The Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) has busted a RM12.4 million meat smuggling and distribution syndicate in a raid under Op Taring Chiller in Kajang, Selangor, last week. Its director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said that during the raids on May 14 and 15, five […]
Pearly-Thinaah Skip Malaysia Masters 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– National number one women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah have withdrawn from the Malaysia Masters 2026 which kicks off tomorrow and continues until May 24 at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, here. The latest development was confirmed by the Badminton Association of Malaysia via its Facebook post, stating that the decision […]
Malaysia Regu Top Group A, Reach Quarter-finals In World Cup Sepak Takraw
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– The national regu squad stormed into the quarter-finals after topping Group A with a comfortable 2-0 win over Singapore in their final group match of the 2026 World Cup Sepak Takraw Championship here. In the match at Stadium Titiwangsa, the national side, featuring Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi, Mohd Azlan Alias and […]
Malaysia, India To Deepen Ties For Mutual Benefit, Inclusive Prosperity – PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue to strengthen its good relations with India for mutual benefit, regional stability and more inclusive prosperity for both countries. Anwar said the matter was discussed during a farewell courtesy call by India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia B.N. Reddy, who will be […]
Sim Celebrates Former Teachers, Credits Them For Shaping His Life
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 18– Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has expressed his appreciation to his former teachers, whom he described as key figures in shaping his life journey from primary school through to secondary school. Sim said this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration was especially meaningful as he had the opportunity to […]
Medical Tourism Sector Continues To See Growing Demand – Amir Hamzah
GEORGE TOWN, May 18– Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a competitive medical tourism destination, supported by growing demand from foreign patients seeking quality and reasonably priced healthcare services. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said private hospitals in Penang, Johor and the Klang Valley continued to attract foreign patients, reflecting Malaysia’s […]
Selangor Considers PPR Rental Hike To Improve Maintenance
SHAH ALAM, May 18– The Selangor State Government is considering raising the rental rates of the People’s Housing Project (PPR) in stages as part of efforts to improve infrastructure maintenance within the housing scheme. State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the move followed the takeover of PPR management by Perumahan […]
Fadillah Calls For Stronger R&D In Energy Storage Technology With Launch Of Santong BESS
DUNGUN, May 18 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for greater emphasis on research and development (R&D) in energy storage technology following the launch of the 100MW/400MWh Santong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project developed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water […]
Home Ministry To Seek RM4.3 Million To Upgrade GOF 3rd Battalion Camp In Bidor
TAPAH, May 18– The Home Ministry will submit an application for a financial allocation of about RM4.3 million to upgrade facilities at the General Operations Force (GOF) 3rd Battalion Camp in Bidor to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the allocation is crucial to enhance the welfare […]
UEC Holders’ IPTA Pathway Should Be Viewed With Balanced Consideration – Academics
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The government’s decision to conditionally open admission pathways for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) graduates into public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) should be viewed with due care, maturity and balanced consideration, academics said. In a joint statement today, Dean of the Faculty of Education Sciences and Technology (FEST), Universiti Teknologi […]