More Than 127,000 Scam Contents From Social Media Platforms Detected By MCMC Since January – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 2026 More than 127,000 scam contents across various social media platforms have been detected by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and requested to be taken down by the respective platforms, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. He said that this total was recorded from January 1 until today, with […]
AUKU Replacement Law To Focus On University Governance – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 2026 A new law set to replace certain provisions of the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971 will focus on the administration and management of universities and university colleges, MADANI Government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced. Fahmi, who is also Communications Minister, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had […]
Cabinet Approves Plan To Tighten Security Controls At Entry Points – Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 2026 The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive plan to strengthen controls at the country’s entry points, with immediate action from today, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the plan covered several measures presented by the Home Ministry (KDN) and Transport Ministry (MOT). “Yes, several matters were presented by both […]
SUKMA 2026: Danish, From Bullying Victim To Silat Champion
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 2026 What started as a desire to learn silat to defend himself against bullying eventually paved the way for Melaka athlete Muhammad Danish Asyraaf Asuwandi to achieve success in the sport. In the silat final of the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA), the 17-year-old won gold in the men’s under-45kg category after […]
KL Police Dispose Of Drugs Worth RM15 Million
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 2026 The Kuala Lumpur police today disposed of various types of drugs worth over RM15 million seized during operations across the capital, as part of efforts to ensure the integrity and proper management of case exhibits. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the disposal involved 5,022 case exhibits from […]
Police To Act Firmly Against Human-smuggling Syndicates Using ‘Tonto’
KOTA BHARU, Aug 19 2026 Police will take firm action against human-smuggling syndicates using ‘tonto’ to obstruct enforcement vehicles, following a recent incident in which two General Operations Force (GOF) personnel were hit while carrying out their duties. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the incident showed that the syndicates were becoming increasingly […]
PM Anwar Orders Immediate Probe Into Fatal Immigration Lorry Crash
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 2026 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Immigration Department to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into a fatal crash involving one of its lorries on Jalan Sultan Ismail here early this morning. In a Facebook post, Anwar said action should be taken if the investigation found evidence […]
Fire Destroys 25 Stilt Houses At Pulau Nunuyan Laut
SANDAKAN, Aug 19 2026 A total of 25 non-permanent stilt houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Nunuyan Laut, Nunuyan Laut Island, here early today. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre, in a statement, said no injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. “The Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency […]
Melaka Polls: Saifuddin Not Ruling Out PH-BN Talks With Ab Rauf
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 2026 Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has not ruled out meeting Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh to discuss possible cooperation in the upcoming Melaka state election. The PKR vice-president, who is currently performing the duties of the party’s deputy president, said such a […]