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 […]