Nation

Cemetery linked to Melaka Sultanate poised to boost Indonesia-Melaka tourism

MELAKA: Renewed interest in a cemetery, thought to be connected to the Melaka Sultanate, at a Christian burial site in Bukit Serindit here opens new possibilities for strengthening cultural and tourism ties between Melaka and the Riau province in Indonesia.

Nation

Former AG Ahmad Terrirudin appointed to JAC, one position still vacant

KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Court judge Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh has been appointed to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Bung shooting himself in the foot with GRS 'failed govt' comment, says Armizan Ali

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Bung Moktar Radin's claims of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) being a failed government is akin to him shooting himself in the foot, says Datuk Armizan Ali.

Sabah & Sarawak

Barisan unveils three step plan to fast track Sabah water and power projects

SANDAKAN: Barisan Nasional has unveiled a three-step plan to fast track Sabah's water and electricity projects and streamline delivery.

Nation

Malaysia champions digital transformation as Smart Nation Expo 2025 kicks off at Mitec

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's digital transformation ambitions took centre stage as Smart Nation Expo 2025, co-locating EVM (Electric Vehicle Manufacturing) Asia and Data Centre Asia Malaysia, opened its doors at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

Sabah & Sarawak

Apex court upholds death penalty of father found guilty of killing infant son

KUCHING: The Federal Court on Wednesday (Nov 19) upheld the conviction and death sentence on a father found guilty of murdering his two-month-old disabled baby boy by smashing the child's body.

Nation

New Labuan ferry ticketing system from Dec 1 to ease queues, enhance convenience

LABUAN: The Labuan Ro-Ro Ferry Terminal will implement a new and upgraded ticketing system from Dec 1, aimed at providing a more convenient and flexible travel experience for commuters.

Sabah & Sarawak

40% state revenue talks started this week, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Talks on Sabah's 40% net revenue claim started earlier this week, and Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is confident negotiations can be finalised within three months.

Nation

Police appeal for help to find two missing teens at Cameron Highlands

KUANTAN: Police are appealing to the public for information to help locate two teenage girls reported missing in Cameron Highlands on Monday (Nov 17).

Nation

Johor building two water treatment plants worth RM184mil to meet growing demand

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is developing two water treatment plants at a cost of RM184mil to meet rising demand, says state executive councillor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak teen pregnancies down by 10.6% but challenges remain, says state minister

KUCHING: Teen pregnancies in Sarawak have decreased by 10.6% this year, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.

Nation

ECRL scaffolding collapsed after being hit by skylift boom, DOSH finds

PETALING JAYA: The temporary steel canopy that fell on a moving car at MRR2 in Batu Caves on Tuesday (Nov 18) is believed to have occurred after a collision with a skylift boom.

Nation

Zayn Rayyan case: Court sets Dec 4 to hear mum's application for stay of sentence

PETALING JAYA: Ismanira Abdul Manaf, the mother of murdered autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, has applied to the Shah Alam High Court to be temporarily released on bail.

Nation

No excessive radiation in M'sian waters after Fukushima discharges, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: No excessive radiation readings have been detected in local waters based on real-time data from five Gamma Spectrum Water Monitoring System stations nationwide, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Nation

Teen slashes dad after being scolded for skipping school

KUALA LUMPUR: A 17-year-old boy in Setapak was detained for allegedly slashing his own father with a knife.

Sabah & Sarawak

Rescued sea turtles Dato and Kutu return to the sea after rehabilitation

KOTA KINABALU: Two endangered sea turtles rescued in Kudat in July, Dato and Kutu, were released back to the sea on Wednesday (Nov 19).

Nation

GCET Summit provides space for ideas and collaboration, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The Global Chinese Economic and Technology Summit is a valuable space to exchange ideas and explore practical collaboration, said Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Nation

Pendang Bersatu chairman Abdul Razak Khamis cleared of wrongdoing by party’s disciplinary board

PETALING JAYA: Pendang Bersatu chairman Abdul Razak Khamis has been cleared of any wrongdoing allegations after an investigation by the party's disciplinary board.

Nation

New interventions to help ‘sandwich’ generation with family planning, says Nancy

PETALING JAYA: For the first time, the government is implementing targeted interventions to help the 'sandwich' generation make informed decisions on family planning.

Nation

Johor ups action on illegal foreign-run businesses as compounds surge sixfold

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Compounds issued by local councils against foreigners running illegal businesses have risen sixfold this year, says Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.