One of Two Malaysians Arrested in Thailand Also on Kelantan Police Wanted List
KOTA BHARU, August 23 2026 — One of two Malaysian men recently arrested by Thai authorities for allegedly possessing 1,560 Epam pills is also on the wanted list of the Kelantan police. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the two men were detained by Thai police in a recent operation. He said Malaysian […]
Haze Worsens in Sungai Petani, Johan Setia as Five More Areas Near Unhealthy Levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Haze conditions worsened in parts of Peninsular Malaysia this afternoon, with Sungai Petani and Johan Setia recording higher Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, while five other areas edged closer to the unhealthy level. Sungai Petani, Kedah recorded an API reading of 153 at 5pm, up from 140 at 9am, placing […]
Srikandi Merdeka Cup: Malaysia Clinch Third Place With 4-0 Win Over Jordan
KUALA LUMPUR, August 23 2026 — Malaysia’s under-16 women’s football team clinched third place at the Srikandi Merdeka Cup 2026 with a 4-0 win over Jordan in the play-off today. In the match held at the Super Soccer Arena in Kudus, Indonesia, Malaysia got an early break in the second minute when Jordanian player Eman […]
Earlier Sarawak Assembly Sitting Not An Election Signal, Says Abdul Karim
KUCHING, August 23 2026 — The decision to bring forward the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting from November to October should not be interpreted as a signal that the state election will be held in November, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) information chief Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the Sarawak […]
BN Conducting Detailed Study Before Deciding On Melaka Election Cooperation – Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, August 23 2026 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is conducting a detailed study on the possibility of cooperating with any political coalition in the upcoming Melaka state election, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said any decision on the matter would be made by the Melaka BN leadership and finalised […]
Selangor, Federal Govt Take Urgent Measures To Tackle Flooding In Klang Valley
PUTRAJAYA, August 23 2026 — The Selangor government and the federal government, through the Federal Territories Department, have agreed to implement five key measures to reduce flood incidents affecting residents in the Klang Valley. In a joint statement issued following a meeting between Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Selangor […]
Forensic Audit Needed To Probe FELDA Issue – Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, August 23 2026– A forensic audit should be carried out to determine whether there has been any abuse of power, breach of trust or governance lapses in the management of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said a management audit alone would be insufficient, […]
‘Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu’ Remains A Foundation For Unity, Harmony
KUALA LUMPUR, August 23 2026 — In a world increasingly shaped by technology and social media, mutual understanding, tolerance and cooperation are vital to preserving the nation’s harmony and continued progress. The spirit of ‘Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu’ (Unity is Strength) should continue to be embraced as a foundation for building a society that respects differences […]