Kelantan KPDN director dies of cancer

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Director Azman Ismail died of intestinal cancer early this morning. The Kelantan KPDN in a statement announced that the matter was confirmed by the deceased's nephew, Ahmad Danial Asyee, after the deceased breathed his last at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital here at 2.40 am. "The deceased will be prayed for at the Al-Baqi Mosque in Mukim Mujur, Jelawat at 9am before being buried at the Kampung Kuin Pasir Islamic Cemetery, Jelawat, Bachok," according to the statement. Azman leaves behind a widow and five children. The deceased was previously hospitalized for a week due to complications from colon cancer and had been under hospital observation for the past few months. "The passing of the deceased is a great loss for the KPDN staff, especially in Kelantan. May the deceased's soul rest in peace and all family members be given strength and fortitude in facing this trial," the statement said today. Meanwhile, broadcast journalist from Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Majidah Ismail, 49, said Azman's passing was a great loss to media practitioners, especially in Kelantan because the late man was a very friendly person and often helpful when he was in the field covering news about the KPDN. "The late father was also involved in several programmes organised by the Kelantan Darul Naim Media Club and often provided insights to make programmes such as the Kelantan Journalism Awards Night in 2023 a success," he said. -- BERNAMA

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Director Azman Ismail died of intestinal cancer early this morning. The Kelantan KPDN in a statement announced that the matter was confirmed by the deceased’s nephew, Ahmad Danial Asyee, after the deceased breathed his last at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital here at […]

Mohd Shuhaily Warns ‘Traitors’ For Allowing Foreigners To Slip Through Borders

BUKIT KAYU HITAM -- Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, has issued a stern warning to those he described as ‘traitors’ who allow foreigners to slip into the country. He said the agency has yet to identify those involved in the matter, but has issued a strong warning to his officers not to commit such acts of betrayal. “Do not let me find out that this is happening due to acts of betrayal, as I have warned before… if it still happens, it seems I will have to come here more often to identify who the ‘traitors' are,” he told reporters, here, today. He said this when asked about public concerns over the entry of foreigners into the country through the Bukit Kayu Hitam border. Earlier, he attended the handover-of-duty ceremony for the AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam commander, between SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir and SAC Fauzi Mohd Yusuf. Mohd Nasaruddin, from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, who served as AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam commander from Jan 10, 2025 to March 31, 2026, will assume the post of deputy director-general (Operations) at the AKPS headquarters, while Fauzi, from Taiping, Perak, previously with Bukit Aman’s D3 division, reported for duty as the new AKPS Bukit Kayu Hitam commander, today. Meanwhile, Mohd Shuhaily said that the agency will tighten border controls to curb the smuggling of subsidised goods, following the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “We will work with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), and carry out joint enforcement on this issue,” he said.

BUKIT KAYU HITAM — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, has issued a stern warning to those he described as ‘traitors’ who allow foreigners to slip into the country. He said the agency has yet to identify those involved in the matter, but has issued a strong […]

West Asia Conflict: Stable Supply Of Essential Goods; Avoid Panic Buying

KUALA LUMPUR — The domestic economy and supply of essential goods in the country remain very stable and are not facing any significant impact following the escalating conflict in West Asia. In relation to this, consumers and the public are advised to remain calm and not enter into panic buying but instead manage their spending more […]

KPDN Investigates Every Complaint, Misappropriation of RON95 Within 24 Hours

PUTRAJAYA — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has assured that every complaint regarding the price, supply and abuse of controlled goods including RON95 petrol subsidies will be investigated within 24 hours of receipt. KPDN Enforcement Director-General Datuk Azman Adam said the commitment is to ensure that every issue affecting consumers […]

Ops Pantau: 40,000 Premises Inspected, 785 Cases Found.

KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has conducted 40,563 inspections nationwide through OPS PANTAU 2026 to ensure price stability of goods and compliance with trade laws throughout Ramadan leading up to Aidilfitri. KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the inspections, carried out from Feb 19 to March […]