The Pasir Gudang Highway has been removed from a list of Malaysia's ten worst roads following significant upgrades. Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, the chairman of the State Public Works, Transport, and Infrastructure Committee, confirmed this improvement but acknowledged ongoing problems with non-functioning streetlights along the route.
He explained that maintenance is divided between the Public Works Department and the Johor Bahru City Council. The city council is currently executing repair work on a section where 167 lights are faulty, a project valued at one million ringgit.
A further initiative to replace all 1,308 streetlights with smart LED units is also planned for next year at an estimated cost of six million ringgit. An...
Tan Sri Anifah Aman, the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah candidate for Bongawan, has pledged to develop the constituency into a major oil and gas hub. The Parti Cinta Sabah president stated that this plan is a central component of the coalition's local manifesto. He expressed confidence in its feasibility, citing his experience as a former foreign minister and his prior role in establishing the Sabah Oil and Gas Terminal in Kimanis.
Anifah Aman outlined that the proposed energy hub would stimulate the local economy, create numerous jobs for the youth, and modernize the area infrastructure. He asserted that such development would provide Bongawan with a new identity as a significant energy center for the state. He called on voters to grant him a...
A man with a significant criminal record involving forty-two prior offenses was killed in a violent attack outside a Nusari Biz Sendayan restaurant. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad reported that six masked assailants, using multiple vehicles to block the victim, ambushed the thirty-three-year-old after a family dinner. The suspects, armed with a pistol and machetes, pursued the victim as he attempted to flee and fatally wounded him with gunfire and slashing weapons.
Authorities confirmed the victim died at the scene from his injuries. The case is being investigated for murder and violations of the Firearms Act. Police forensic and canine units were deployed to process the scene as the investigation into the motive and...
Sabah Progressive Party President Datuk Seri Yong Teck Lee cited Sarawak's success as a model for achieving financial security through a coalition of local parties. He stated that Sarawak had launched its own airline, invested in banking and green energy, and established a coast guard without external interference. In contrast, he claimed Sabah suffered from significant financial leaks, including the non-payment of its constitutional entitlement to forty percent of federal tax revenue and the erosion of local business ownership.
Yong Teck Lee attributed these problems to governance influenced by parties based in Malaya, which he said caused economic policies to tilt away from Sabahans. He reported that local business ownership had...
Usno President Tan Sri Pandikar Amin defended his candidacy, stating his extensive background was vital for advocating Sabah's rights with the federal government. He responded to critiques from younger Pintasan leaders by explaining that his motivation was a sense of duty, not personal ambition. Pandikar Amin emphasized that complex negotiations concerning the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and international relations required a depth of experience.
He noted that Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor recognized the need for seasoned figures like himself and Tan Sri Anifah Aman to engage with Putrajaya. While acknowledging the value of new perspectives, he argued that securing constitutional rights and representing communities like the Iranun...
The Shah Alam City Council announced that multiple major roads will be partially closed for the 2025 Malaysia Vibe Fest Half Marathon. The staged closures, affecting areas around I-City and key junctions from Section 7 to Section 14, are scheduled from early morning until late morning.
Motorists were advised to plan their journeys and seek alternate routes to avoid traffic congestion during the event. The council expressed appreciation for the public's cooperation and regret for any inconvenience. The road closures are intended to accommodate participants in the 5km, 10km, and 21km running categories.
The president of Warisan, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, has expressed concern that the growing number of candidates in Sabah's elections could become unmanageable. He warned that single-seat contests might one day involve as many as fifty contenders, following a current trend that includes one constituency with fourteen candidates. He stated that this fragmentation confuses voters and can even damage family relationships when relatives run against each other.
Shafie Apdal also highlighted ongoing infrastructure problems in Sabah and contrasted them with his party's past achievements. He cited a previous loan to AirAsia that established direct international flights to the state, boosting tourism. He further claimed that Sabah's economic...
The Royal Malaysia Police has relaxed several recruitment requirements for non-Bumiputera applicants regarding physical and academic criteria. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah stated that this initiative aims to provide greater opportunities for non-Bumiputeras to join the force, ensuring its personnel reflect the nation's diverse communities. He emphasized that recruitment is based on merit, qualifications, health, and fitness, without any specific racial quotas.
As of a recent date, non-Bumiputera personnel constituted 5.55 percent of the police force. The deputy minister reiterated that the recruitment and promotion processes are free from racial or religious discrimination, involving transparent physical...
A High Court has mandated a new police investigation and a public inquest into the 2024 death of a Universiti Teknologi Mara student, Amir Rusyaidi Zaidi. Justice Roszianayati Ahmad directed that a new investigating officer from Bukit Aman complete the probe within three months and ordered the attorney general to convene the inquest. The judge stated these steps were necessary to determine if the student's death was caused or accelerated by the acts or negligence of others, citing conflicting accounts in the submitted affidavits.
The court, however, rejected the application from the father, Zaidi Abdul Rahman, to exhume the body for a new post-mortem. Justice Roszianayati noted that the cause of death had been definitively established...
