Day: May 24, 2026

Police confirm fake bomb threat at a building in the capital last night

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Police have confirmed that a fake bomb threat was received at a prominent building in the capital last night. Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said his department received a call about the incident at 9.09pm from a security guard at the building. "The security guard informed us that he had received an email sent to the customer service centre saying that someone had placed a bomb on the 23rd floor of the building's north tower," he said in a statement here yesterday. Hoo said the Bomb Disposal Unit, Detection Dog Unit and Forensic Unit were then deployed to the location to conduct a search and found it to be a false threat. "The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 and Section 507 of the Penal Code," he said. --BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Police have confirmed that a fake bomb threat was received at a prominent building in the capital last night. Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said his department received a call about the incident at 9.09pm from a security guard at the building. “The security guard informed us […]

Arif Aiman Grateful For Comeback After Tough Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Sensational Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi has expressed gratitude after returning to action following a six-month layoff due to a serious injury. Arif Aiman, who made his competitive return in the 2025-2026 Malaysia Cup final against Kuching City last night, admitted the recovery process had not been easy. The national player said he had to endure a demanding daily training and rehabilitation routine to ensure he regained full fitness to return to the pitch. “First of all, Alhamdulillah, I am grateful after being out of action for about six months. I really struggled to make my comeback. Spending every day in the gym was boring, but I had to go through it because this was the worst injury of my football career. “I took it as motivation. After the injury, I gave myself time to rest, did not put pressure on myself and took the time to recover because I believed that one day I would make a comeback like today,” he said at the post-match press conference after the final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here. SPORTS-FOOTBALL (ARIF AIMAN) 2 (LAST) KUALA LUMPUR Arif Aiman suffered a hamstring injury during the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match between Malaysia and Nepal here on Nov 18 last year. In last night’s match, Arif Aiman delighted Southern Tigers supporters when he came on in the 65th minute before scoring his team’s second goal in the 90th minute to help JDT defeat Kuching City 2-0 and retain the Malaysia Cup title for a fourth consecutive season. The 24-year-old was also named Player of the Match. Meanwhile, Arif Aiman confirmed that he will soon tie the knot, with media reports previously stating that his wedding to fiancée Nurul Aliah Natasha Md Hairushahri is scheduled to take place in Johor Bahru tomorrow (May 25). “Alhamdulillah. This is the most meaningful gift after six months out of action. So, I will begin a new phase in my life,” said the four-time consecutive National Football Awards Most Valuable Player. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Sensational Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi has expressed gratitude after returning to action following a six-month layoff due to a serious injury. Arif Aiman, who made his competitive return in the 2025-2026 Malaysia Cup final against Kuching City last night, admitted the recovery process had not […]

Johor Jualan Kasih Eases Cost Pressures Ahead Of Aidiladha

JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 -- Strong public response to the Johor Jualan Kasih (JKJ) programme ahead of Aidiladha reflects how the state government’s initiative has become a source of relief for households in coping with rising living costs while preparing for the festive season. A Bernama survey at the Bandar Baru Uda Farmers’ Market here found many consumers taking the opportunity to purchase the Kasih Combo Set, comprising essential items such as one chicken, a tray of eggs and two litres of cooking oil for about RM15, representing savings of around 30 per cent per purchase. Former Social Welfare Department (JKM) employee Abdullah Din, 70, said he and his wife came to the sales location after learning about the programme through the TikTok application. “The combo set offered is much cheaper than market prices and comes at a very timely moment ahead of Hari Raya Aidiladha next week,” he said. The overwhelming response has indirectly reflected how the state government’s initiative serves as a “breathing space”, offering relief to the people in coping with cost-of-living pressures. Healthcare worker Mohd Faizal Samsudin, 43, expressed hope that the initiative would be expanded to more locations so that more people could benefit and save on household spending. Meanwhile, private sector employee S. Nithya, 38, from Perling, who attended with her mother and siblings, described the prices offered under JKJ as reminiscent of an earlier time when goods could be bought at lower prices. “It’s good that JKJ exists because at least we can enjoy direct benefits. Even if we have to queue early in the morning, it’s worth it as long as we can get cheaper goods,” she said. Housewife Kamariah Ahmad, 60, expressed gratitude for the state government’s concern and hoped similar efforts would be expanded, including increasing chicken supplies as it is her children’s favourite item, especially for the festive season. Meanwhile, at the Permanent Farmers’ Market in Mersing, visually impaired senior citizen Husin Ali, 76, from Kampung Tenglu, said he was grateful that the combo set was sufficient to support him and his wife for about two weeks, including throughout the festive season. Housewife Norazimah Mohd Yasa, 51, from Kampung Sungai Muka Dua and security guard Syed Haiqual Syed Mohamed, 35, also shared the view that the programme represented a golden opportunity to save for those with unstable and limited incomes. For physically disabled single mother Nora Mohd, 46, she said she always looked forward to such programmes and would make an effort to attend even if the venue was far from her home in Kampung Wak Salam. “Sometimes, even when I’m not feeling well, I still make the effort to come because the savings are significant. With RM15, you can get three essential items. You definitely can’t get that elsewhere,” said the mother of three. Norazimah Mohd Yasa, 51, who travelled by motorcycle from Kampung Sungai Muka Dua, said she always kept track of announcements on the discounted sales programme introduced since 2023, as the significant price differences helped reduce monthly household expenses. “My husband works as a tow truck driver and his income is irregular, so we have to be more careful with daily spending,” said the mother of three. To meet high demand during the festive season, JKJ implementation for this month and June will continue with a target of benefiting 750,200 families, involving more than three million recipients across the state. The programme includes the offering of more than 750,000 Kasih Combo Sets, alongside sales of various other items such as vegetables, fish and agro-based products at reasonable prices. -- BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 — Strong public response to the Johor Jualan Kasih (JKJ) programme ahead of Aidiladha reflects how the state government’s initiative has become a source of relief for households in coping with rising living costs while preparing for the festive season. A Bernama survey at the Bandar Baru Uda Farmers’ Market here […]

Datuk Seri Ramanan: KESUMA Continues Strengthening Welfare And Skills Development Of Gig Workers

SUNGAI BULOH, May 24 — Datuk Seri Ramanan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the welfare and skills development of gig workers through various initiatives under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA),yesterday. He said the MADANI Government remains focused on building a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable gig economy ecosystem, particularly for e-hailing drivers and p-hailing riders who continue to play an important role in supporting the daily needs of the public. Speaking during the Grab Partner Appreciation Ceremony organised by Grab Holdings in collaboration with Central Mart Saujana Utama, Ramanan said the event brought together nearly 1,000 e-hailing drivers and p-hailing dispatch riders from the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency. He expressed appreciation to gig workers who continue to face various challenges including harsh weather conditions, traffic congestion and rising living costs while ensuring smooth delivery and transportation services for the community. “Without them, many of society’s daily needs would not arrive on time. Their contribution is significant and deserves recognition,” he said. Ramanan noted that programmes such as the appreciation ceremony also serve as an important platform for the government to listen directly to the concerns and aspirations of gig workers, particularly on issues involving cost of living, social protection and long-term economic security. Among the initiatives highlighted was the Economic Resilience Package (PACE), involving an allocation of RM20 million aimed at helping gig workers improve their financial resilience amid current economic pressures. He added that the government has also introduced the RM110 million MyMahir AI Programme to expand access to digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills training, enabling gig workers to enhance their capabilities and increase future income opportunities. In addition, gig workers are encouraged to participate in technical training programmes at Advanced Technology Training Centres (ADTEC) under the Department of Human Resources (JTM), as well as explore broader career opportunities through the Social Security Organisation MYFutureJobs platform. During the event, Ramanan also presented contributions to several Grab partners as a gesture of appreciation for their dedication and service to the community. He stressed that KESUMA will continue ensuring that every initiative introduced translates into meaningful benefits for workers striving daily to earn a living. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB: RAMANAN RAMAKRISHNAN

SUNGAI BULOH, May 24 — Datuk Seri Ramanan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the welfare and skills development of gig workers through various initiatives under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA),yesterday. He said the MADANI Government remains focused on building a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable gig economy ecosystem, particularly for e-hailing drivers and […]

Datuk Seri Ramanan: Over RM6.7 Million Allocated For Community Development In Sungai Buloh

SUNGAI BULOH, May 24 — Datuk Seri Ramanan said more than RM6.7 million in Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR) allocations have been channelled since he was entrusted with the mandate as Member of Parliament for Sungai Buloh to strengthen community development and improve public infrastructure in the constituency,yesterday. He said the allocations covered various initiatives including the upgrading of community halls, enhancement of public amenities, local infrastructure development, and improvements to basic facilities for the well-being of residents. Earlier yesterday , Ramanan together with the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Service Centre team conducted a working visit to inspect several proposed PMR 2026 project sites around the constituency, involving the community halls at Kampung Paya Jaras Dalam, Kampung Paya Jaras Tengah, and Kampung Melayu Subang. According to him, the visit was part of his ongoing commitment to ensure that development planning is truly based on the needs of grassroots communities. “Feedback from local residents plays an important role in determining project priorities so that every allocation provides optimum benefits to the community,” he said in a statement yesterday. Ramanan added that more than RM700,000 in PMR 2026 allocations had already been channelled as of this month, reflecting continued efforts to accelerate people-centric development in a more organised, inclusive, and high-impact manner. He stressed that his priority remains ensuring that development in the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency is implemented in a focused manner and delivers direct value to the people. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB RAMANAN RAMAKRISHNAN

SUNGAI BULOH, May 24 — Datuk Seri Ramanan said more than RM6.7 million in Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR) allocations have been channelled since he was entrusted with the mandate as Member of Parliament for Sungai Buloh to strengthen community development and improve public infrastructure in the constituency,yesterday. He said the allocations covered various initiatives including […]