Police Seize RM2.6 Million Worth Of Smuggled Cigarettes In Kelantan Raids

KOTA BHARU — Police have crippled a cigarette smuggling operation following the seizure of untaxed cigarettes worth about RM2.6 million in two separate raids in Kuala Krai and Tanah Merah, Kelantan, earlier this week. Kelantan police chief Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the first operation was carried out at about 9.30 am on March 10 when a […]

Khai Xing-Aaron Crash Out In Last Eight Of Swiss Open

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) — It’s the end of the road for Malaysian shuttlers following men’s doubles pair Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai’s quarter-final exit in the Swiss Open Badminton Championships at St Jakobshalle, Basel, today. The Malaysians went down 19-21, 15-21 to the seventh-seeded Danish pair of Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard in 37 minutes in their first-ever meeting. […]

Anwar Urges PKR Members To Strengthen Reform Agenda At Sarawak Convention

KUCHING — Anwar Ibrahim has called on members and leaders of People’s Justice Party (PKR) to remain steadfast in strengthening the party’s reform agenda and commitment to justice for all Malaysians. Speaking at the JUSTICE Mini Convention and officiating the party’s Sarawak Branch Annual General Meeting, Anwar said the gathering with party members was important […]

Sri Lanka Repatriating Remains Of 84 Iranian Sailors Killed In US Strike

ISTANBUL — The remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US strike in international waters off the southern coast of Sri Lanka are being returned to their home country, Sri Lankan officials said Friday, according to Anadolu Ajansi. So far, 45 bodies from a cold-storage facility in Galle, a city in southern Sri Lanka, […]

Selangor Sultan Urges Public Not To Believe Speculation On Raya Date

SHAH ALAM — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has urged all parties to remain patient and not be easily influenced by baseless speculation regarding the date of the first day of Syawal, which marks Aidilfitri. According to a statement issued by Istana Alam Shah today, His Royal Highness disapproves of such baseless […]

PM Anwar Seeks S’wak Cooperation In Tackling Diesel Smuggling

KUCHING — The federal government is seeking Sarawak’s cooperation to curb diesel smuggling at state borders. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has asked Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to cooperate with enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). “This is because diesel prices […]

Dr Akmal Urges Firm Action Against Extremism, Calls For Fair Law Enforcement

KUALA LUMPUR — Akmal Saleh, the UMNO Youth chief and Merlimau assemblyman, has called for strict action not only against individuals who insult religious symbols but also against those who resort to violence and intimidation. In a post on social media, Akmal said firm action should be taken against individuals who step on the trisula symbol, […]

Gulai Rusa Cicah Roti Benggali, Special Menu Moreh Perdana

KEPALA BATAS — About 1,000 visitors to the Mahabbah@Bertam Square Carnival here were excited to enjoy a dish of gulai rusa cicah roti Benggali, a special menu served by the organisers in conjunction with the Moreh Perdana program with the Deputy Chief Minister I of Penang last night. Programme organiser Zaini Aboo Hassan said three […]

Maintain the Spirit of the Johor People, Strengthen Unity – Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU — The people of Johor are asked to continue to maintain the spirit of Bangsa Johor and strengthen unity with each other so that success can be achieved together and ensure that the harmony and stability of the state is maintained. This is an important message that Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi […]

Iftar Ceremony MOTAC, Tourism Malaysia Strengthen Synergy of Industry Players

KUALA LUMPUR — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s (MOTAC) Ramadan Iftar Ceremony yesterday became an important platform in strengthening synergy between the government, diplomatic partners and tourism industry players to support the success of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (TMM2026) campaign. The ceremony, co-organised by Tourism Malaysia, which took place at a hotel […]