7 h. ago Driver burnt to death after car catches fire on PLUS highway

Police say the 22-year-old victim could not get out of the vehicle as it was too close to the guardrail.

Events

18 h. ago I’ll notify EC on Ayer Kuning seat vacancy, says Perak speaker

Zahir Abdul Khalid says he will inform the Election Commission as early as Tuesday, following the death of Umno assemblyman Ishsam Shahruddin yesterday.

Politics

22 h. ago Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed

A female staff member was held at gunpoint before gunfire erupted, ending in the suspect's death.

Events

31 h. ago Wan Fayhsal soundly defeated in race for Machang Bersatu chief’s post

Despite being the Machang MP, the party Supreme Council member only managed to garner 26 votes, trailing far behind Kamaruddin Ab Kadir, who received 103 votes.

Politics

39 h. ago Careful with making divisive statements, Gerakan tells PN allies

Party president Dominic Lau points to MIPP's statement last month about its readiness to lead the coalition in Penang.

Politics

55 h. ago Read up on Bersatu’s founding principles, Wan Fayhsal tells Hilman

The Bersatu Supreme Council member says the party is for the Malays and natives.

Politics

60 h. ago Penang orders councils to ensure guideline compliance after child’s death

Exco man wants Penang island and Seberang Perai councils to clear out traders defying guidelines barring them from selling junk food and candies within 40m of a school.

Events

64 h. ago Penang health dept seizes gummy candy after student chokes to death

The 10-year-old had bought the candy from a stall on Jalan Sungai Dua in Butterworth, says state exco Daniel Gooi.

Events

66 h. ago 185 children linked to GISBH handed over to families, says Selangor exco

Anfaal Saari says the parents or guardians must inform the protector assigned by the social welfare department if they wish to change their address or place of residence.

Society

2 d. ago Ensure clear definition of ‘value’ when assessing new investments, govt urged

Economist Geoffrey Williams points out that while gig work is considered low value, it has created more jobs than data centres, which are said to be high value.

Politics

3 d. ago Argentine court dismisses charges against 3 accused in Liam Payne’s death

Legal proceedings will continue against Ezequiel David Pereyra and Braian Nahuel Paiz for allegedly supplying the drugs.

Events

3 d. ago Minister denies ‘hedonism culture’ on campuses because of concerts

Higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir says guidelines have been issued to universities to ensure that no untoward incidents happen.

Politics

3 d. ago Bandar Malaysia’s complete development to take half a century

Finance minister Anwar Ibrahim says the project will be developed in a controlled manner to ensure its commercial viability.

Politics

3 d. ago MBPP, immigration dept close 5 dirty restaurants in Air Itam, Penang

Inspections this morning found cockroach infestations, rat droppings and unsatisfactory hygienic conditions at these eateries.

Society

3 d. ago Ministry wants strict monitoring of food sales outside schools

This follows an incident where a student choked on gummy candy he bought from a vendor outside his school in Penang.

Politics

3 d. ago Develop master plan for rural water supply project, says PAC

The committee recommends comprehensive planning, improved coordination, and funding for underprivileged communities to ensure access to clean water.

Politics

3 d. ago CAP urges strict monitoring of illegal antibiotics use on livestock

The association claims a recent survey in Penang and Kedah found the illegal sale and use of these antibiotics in farms and feed shops.

Events

3 d. ago Limit vape sale to pharmacies, smoking cessation clinics, says ex

Dr Anita Suleiman says this will ensure that e-cigarettes or vape devices can only be accessed and purchased by those seeking to quit smoking.

Politics

4 d. ago Court acquits 4 men, dismisses murder charge over ‘glaring contradictions’

The judge says the prosecution’s case was riddled with inconsistencies, from the time and location of the attack to the cause of death itself.

Events

4 d. ago Govt vows stern action against TV stations that violate guidelines

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil expresses regret over the controversy sparked by a cross-dresser who had attended a music awards show.

Politics