Day: June 13, 2026

Lorry carrying hydrochloric acid overturns in Cherating

KUANTAN: A man was injured after the lorry he was driving loaded with hydrochloric acid overturned in Cherating, here this morning. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations and Rescue Division Assistant Director Mohd Salahuddin Isa said his department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 7.32 am this morning. "The accident caused the lorry to leak in the tank and the acid liquid flowed into the mangrove swamp." "The fire department has taken action to create a water curtain to prevent the spread of acid vapors to the main road, with the amount of hydrochloric acid spilled estimated to be less than 1,000 litres," he said in a statement today. He said the Department of Environment (DOE) and related companies had been contacted to coordinate further actions, including the process of transferring chemicals to replacement lorries. "The operation was still ongoing as of 1.40pm today with close monitoring by the Hazardous Chemicals Special Team (HAZMAT) to ensure that the situation remains safe throughout the load transfer process," he said. Mohd Salahuddin said the lorry driver, in his 30s, was sent to Kemaman Hospital before the fire brigade arrived. -- BERNAMA

KUANTAN: A man was injured after the lorry he was driving loaded with hydrochloric acid overturned in Cherating, here this morning. Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations and Rescue Division Assistant Director Mohd Salahuddin Isa said his department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 7.32 am this morning. “The accident caused the […]

Anwar Ibrahim Hails Women’s Vital Role in Building a Resilient Malaysia MADANI

KOTA KINABALU, June 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the crucial role of women in nation-building, describing them as the backbone of families, communities and the country's future during the "Melangkah Bersama MADANI: Women Believing, Women Survive" programme in Kota Kinabalu. Addressing participants from across Sabah, Anwar expressed appreciation for the immense contributions made by women in strengthening society and nurturing future generations. He stressed that women must never be sidelined in the national development agenda, noting that they are among the key pillars in producing knowledgeable, resilient and morally upright generations capable of advancing the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI. "Women are the foundation of strong families and communities. Their role is indispensable in shaping a generation that is educated, well-mannered and guided by noble values," he said. The Prime Minister also reflected on the challenges and trials faced by individuals throughout life, reminding participants that adversity is a universal experience. Drawing lessons from the lives of the prophets and righteous individuals, Anwar said every challenge should be faced with wisdom, patience and steadfastness, while maintaining faith and moral integrity. He emphasised that strong faith, continuous pursuit of knowledge and unwavering ethical values remain essential in building prosperous families, resilient communities and a progressive nation. Anwar added that the MADANI Government remains committed to empowering women and ensuring they continue to play a central role in Malaysia's social, economic and national development. The programme brought together women from various backgrounds across Sabah, providing a platform to strengthen resilience, empowerment and community engagement in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

KOTA KINABALU, June 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the crucial role of women in nation-building, describing them as the backbone of families, communities and the country’s future during the “Melangkah Bersama MADANI: Women Believing, Women Survive” programme in Kota Kinabalu. Addressing participants from across Sabah, Anwar expressed appreciation […]

PM Anwar to pay one-day visit to Sabah today

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a one-day visit to Sabah today to attend several programmes, including opening ceremonies and community programmes. The Prime Minister began the visit by attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Sabah Southern MADANI Link at the Lundayeh Hall, Sipitang at 11 am. The project involves a 275 kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission line spanning 330 kilometres (km) from Sipitang to Tawau, which plays an important role in strengthening the electricity supply grid in the state by balancing energy distribution on the West and East Coasts of Sabah. After completing the program in Sipitang, he is scheduled to return to the state capital to attend the Sabah State Level Melangkah Bersama MADANI: Wanita Beriman, Wanita Bertahan which will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here at 2.30 pm. Anwar is next scheduled to officiate the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 National Unity Week Celebration at 4 pm. The opening ceremony for the national-level celebration will be held at the Likas Sports Complex grounds here, before he concludes his visit. The 2026 National Unity Week celebration will last for four days, ending tomorrow. -- BERNAMA

KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a one-day visit to Sabah today to attend several programmes, including opening ceremonies and community programmes. The Prime Minister began the visit by attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Sabah Southern MADANI Link at the Lundayeh Hall, Sipitang at 11 am. The project […]

Police Hunting Three Suspects Over RM90,000 Luxury Handbag Theft In Cyberjaya

PUTRAJAYA, June 13 -- Police are tracking down three suspects believed to be involved in a break-in at a luxury handbag outlet in a shopping complex in Cyberjaya, resulting in the loss of 25 handbags worth RM90,000. Sepang District Police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 12.30 pm yesterday from a woman who owns the premises. “Checks on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage revealed that three masked suspects dressed in black entered the premises before ransacking the outlet and taking handbags displayed on the store’s shelves,” he said in a statement today. According to him, preliminary investigations at the scene found that the suspects were believed to have gained entry into the premises by prising open a toilet window. Norhizam said the case was being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for housebreaking, which carries a penalty of up to five years’ imprisonment and a fine, while the jail term may be extended to 14 years if the offence was committed with the intention of theft. He said the incident had also gone viral on social media and attracted public attention, adding that police were actively tracking down the suspects and seeking to recover the stolen items. He urged anyone with information related to the case to assist investigations by contacting the nearest police station or the investigating officer, Sgt Mohd Faizal Rashid @ Jaafar, at 013-2222652. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, June 13 — Police are tracking down three suspects believed to be involved in a break-in at a luxury handbag outlet in a shopping complex in Cyberjaya, resulting in the loss of 25 handbags worth RM90,000. Sepang District Police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said police received a report on the incident at about 12.30 […]

Kelantan Police Foil Syndicate Attempts To Exploit Border Patrol Routines

KOTA BHARU June 13 -- Kelantan police have revised patrol schedules along the Malaysia-Thailand border after uncovering attempts by syndicates to study enforcement patterns and duty rosters to facilitate illegal border crossings. State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the syndicates were found to be monitoring deployment schedules to identify opportunities to trespass and create passages through barbed-wire fences at illegal crossing points that had previously been dismantled by authorities. Following the discovery, police held discussions with the General Operations Force (GOF) about two months ago to review existing patrol strategies, including adopting static control measures in certain areas. "So far, the damage caused by sabotage of the barbed-wire fences has not spread and remains confined to four previously identified locations, all of which have been fully repaired,” he told Bernama recently. Mohd Yusoff also stressed that the integrity of officers and personnel stationed at border control posts remains at a high level, with no cases of information leakage detected. However, he said police continue to closely monitor the matter to ensure any form of misconduct remains under constant scrutiny. “As part of a layered monitoring approach, the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters has established a task force that reports directly to the state police chief to monitor any misconduct related to enforcement duties. “This special team was formed to provide checks and balances so that management does not rely entirely on units operating on the ground,” he said. According to him, the task force is headed by an officer with the rank of ACP and operates based on direct instructions from the state police chief. On border deployment, Mohd Yusoff said the assignment of GOF personnel is fully managed by the Southeast Brigade commander based in Kuantan, Pahang. He said staff rotations are carried out monthly and involve three battalions - Battalion 7 in Terengganu, Battalion 8 in Pengkalan Chepa and Battalion 9 in Kuantan. He added that even when Battalion 8 is not on active border duty or is on leave, its intelligence units continue to assist other battalions conducting operations along the border. Meanwhile, Kelantan police continue to maintain close cooperation with Thai enforcement authorities through regular bilateral meetings. Mohd Yusoff said the collaboration has yielded positive results, particularly in the sharing and exchange of information involving wanted suspects who flee across the border. He cited the recent recovery of a vehicle belonging to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) in Tanah Merah that had been stolen and taken into Thailand. Efforts are ongoing to identify another vehicle that was also reported stolen. In April, a Tanah Merah JKM vehicle stolen by a group of men was found in Sungai Golok. The vehicle was identified through its registration number, and the four-wheel-drive vehicle is believed to have entered Thailand through the Sungai Golok Customs Checkpoint. -- BERNAMA

KOTA BHARU June 13 — Kelantan police have revised patrol schedules along the Malaysia-Thailand border after uncovering attempts by syndicates to study enforcement patterns and duty rosters to facilitate illegal border crossings. State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the syndicates were found to be monitoring deployment schedules to identify opportunities to trespass and […]

World Bank lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5 percent

NEW YORK: The World Bank lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5 percent for 2026 on Thursday, from 2.9 percent in 2025, marking the lowest rate since late 2019, Xinhua News Agency reported. The bank's semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report cited rising energy prices, higher inflation and rising borrowing costs amid the West Asian conflict as reasons for the reduction in growth projections. The report also warned that downside risks are significant. Global growth could further moderate to 2.1 percent if energy supply disruptions persist and oil prices average US$115 a barrel this year, which would push inflation to 4.4 percent. The report lowered growth forecasts for two-thirds of countries compared to the January report this year, with Gulf countries recording the largest reduction from 3.9 percent in 2025 to almost zero in 2026. South Asia is expected to record the strongest growth of any region at 6.3 percent in 2026, although that figure is down from seven percent in 2025. In addition, the report maintained a growth forecast of 2.2 percent for the United States (US) economy in 2026, although it noted that the figure could decline to 2.1 percent in 2027 and two percent in 2028. The eurozone economy is expected to grow at a rate of 0.8 percent in 2026, down from 1.4 percent in 2025. As for Japan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is projected to grow by 0.7 percent in 2026 compared to 1.1 percent in 2025. The World Bank expects global growth to rebound to 2.8 percent in 2027, but that rate remains 0.4 percentage points below the average recorded in the 2010s. While risks remain tilted to the downside due to increased hostilities, commodity market disruptions and heightened geopolitical tensions, the bank stressed that policy action is critical. At the global level, the World Bank urged countries to protect energy and food security and advance the energy transition. At the domestic level, all countries were urged to control inflation, strengthen fiscal sustainability and support job creation. --BERNAMA-XINHUA

NEW YORK: The World Bank lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5 percent for 2026 on Thursday, from 2.9 percent in 2025, marking the lowest rate since late 2019, Xinhua News Agency reported. The bank’s semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report cited rising energy prices, higher inflation and rising borrowing costs amid the West Asian conflict […]

PM Anwar urges Negeri Sembilan people to continue giving PH mandate

SEREMBAN: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people of Negeri Sembilan to give the coalition a mandate in the 16th State Election (PRN) to continue to govern the state. The Prime Minister said the support was important to enable the full mandate to be given to Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun to be reappointed as Menteri Besar so that the state's future would be more secure. "Now, I ask for a mandate from the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Government of Negeri Sembilan... for this mandate, Tok Min (Aminuddin Harun) is appointed as Menteri Besar. "God willing, the future of Negeri Sembilan will be more secure. The future of this state is the future of workers, small traders," he said when launching the Negeri Sembilan PH election machinery here tonight. Also present were PH Deputy Chairman Anthony Loke, PH Secretary-General Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, PKR Information Chief and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other top leadership. Anwar also stressed that the current ruling government is focusing on efforts to safeguard the welfare of the people and strengthen the country's economy through investment. He said Malaysia's investment performance showed encouraging development compared to several neighbouring countries, with several states also recording rapid growth. "I want to emphasize again, we govern for the welfare of the people. We want to work as best as possible," he said, adding that among the states that have shown a surge in development are Johor and Negeri Sembilan as a result of increased economic activity and investment coming into the country. Meanwhile, he stressed that the government does not adopt a hostile approach despite political differences among leaders. "I don't want to be enemies, the right wing (of the Unity Government) of the Deputy Prime Minister who is also the UMNO President, we are working as usual out of love for the people," he said. Anwar said political stability and cooperation among parties in the Unity Government were important to ensure that the national development agenda could be implemented effectively for the well-being of the people. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister said the Federal Government does not interfere in matters involving royal institutions in Negeri Sembilan, but rather all matters must be resolved in accordance with the Constitution and existing laws. He said that although there were various views regarding the monarchy system in the state, the Federal Government still respected the jurisdiction of the state government and the institution of the Yang Dipertuan Besar. "I know that in Negeri Sembilan there are those who disagree with my decision. I do not interfere, I do not interfere in state affairs," he said. Anwar said he and government representatives had held discussions with relevant parties, including the state's law enforcement, but stressed that he did not dispute the Adat Perpatih or the state's system and constitution. "Did I not contact Undang? I did contact Undang... I do not dispute Adat Perpatih, Undang, Luak, I do not dispute. That is the state constitution but for now, everything is not in order and in order, we have a Menteri Besar, we have a Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan," he said. The Prime Minister also reminded all parties not to make the royal institution a source of political controversy that could affect the stability of the country and the Constitutional Monarchy system. "We say we support the monarchy system, but at the same time we are working to overthrow the monarchy. I do not agree. Any changes must follow constitutional rules," said Anwar. -- BERNAMA

SEREMBAN: Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people of Negeri Sembilan to give the coalition a mandate in the 16th State Election (PRN) to continue to govern the state. The Prime Minister said the support was important to enable the full mandate to be given to Datuk Seri Aminuddin […]