Malaysia's National Scam Response Centre will suspend its 997 helpline during a planned maintenance window, according to Bukit Aman's Commercial Crime Investigation Department. The disruption will affect service availability for two hours.
Citizens needing to report digital fraud incidents should contact their banking institutions directly or visit local police stations for assistance during the outage. The department directed the public to consult financial service provider websites or Bank Negara Malaysia directories for emergency contact information.
A record 596 candidates have registered to compete for 73 legislative seats in Sabah's state election, representing a substantial increase from the 447 contenders during the previous contest. Election Commission chairman Ramlan Harun confirmed that nominations included 525 men and 71 women across 23 political parties, with no applications rejected during the filing period.
Parti Warisan leads with candidates in all constituencies, while Parti Impian Sabah fielded 72 nominees and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah submitted 55. The crowded ballot has produced extraordinary multi-candidate races, with Tulid facing a 14-way contest and four constituencies experiencing 13-way battles. Among notable participants are four federal deputy ministers, former...
A trailer hauling metal oxide combusted along the Elite highway near Kuala Lumpur International Airport, destroying approximately four-fifths of the vehicle before firefighters gained control. Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar from the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said crews from Dengkil station arrived after receiving emergency notification, supported by teams from Cyberjaya and Shah Alam who battled the blaze through the night.
Removal operations proved complicated because the flammable cargo prevented the use of heavy machinery that could spark renewed combustion through metal-on-metal contact. Responders instead pushed the damaged vehicle toward a grassy embankment to clear the roadway shoulder without risking reignition of the aluminum...
PKR will field 12 candidates across various constituencies in the Sabah state election under the Pakatan Harapan coalition banner, drawing from backgrounds in education, public administration, grassroots organizing and professional fields. The party announced its lineup through social media, with contenders adopting the campaign message Harapan Urang Sabah to connect with voters.
Among those seeking seats are Peto Galim in Inanam, Thonny Chee in Api-Api, Awang Husaini Sahari in Petagas and Datuk George Hiew Vun Zin in Karamunting. Other nominees include Zaidi Jatil for Bandau, Remysta Jimmy Taylor for Moyog, Yamani Hafez Musa for Sindumin, Jamawi Ja'afar for Melalap, Rufinah Pengeran for Tulid, Abdul Said Pimping for Gum-Gum, Romansa...
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Sabah's record budget allocations of 17.6 billion ringgit for 2025 and 17.5 billion ringgit for 2026 demonstrate federal dedication to addressing infrastructure gaps in water supply, electricity access, rural roads, technical education and entrepreneurship programs. The rural and regional development minister noted that more than 60 percent of residents remain in rural and semi-urban communities, justifying the state's position as the top recipient of federal development funds under the Madani administration.
Ahmad Zahid highlighted the expansion of educational initiatives through Majlis Amanah Rakyat, vocational training programs and micro-enterprise schemes, including Gate to Global. He...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that the federal government appealed only against specific language in the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling on Sabah's 40 percent special grant rather than the state's underlying entitlement. The appeal targets passages that appeared to assign blame to past federal and Sabah leaders, including former prime ministers and founding Sabah figures like Donald Stephens and Tun Mustapha, for decisions regarding the grant formula since 1974.
Anwar emphasized his respect for these historical leaders' contributions to Malaysia's formation and rejected characterizations of their actions as unlawful or irrational. The finance minister announced that negotiations on Sabah's revenue entitlement will commence...
Barisan Nasional chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed optimism about his coalition's prospects in the Sabah state election, crediting the alliance with Pakatan Harapan for opening access to constituencies with significant non-Muslim Bumiputera and Chinese populations that were previously challenging to reach. The collaboration has created greater receptiveness among these voter groups, though some overlap in constituencies like Kemabong and Karamunting required negotiation to ensure campaign machinery operates separately while respecting party sensitivities.
Ahmad Zahid dismissed speculation of any cooperation with Parti Warisan Sabah, stating he has held no discussions with its leader, Shafie Apdal, though he left open the...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to eliminate Sabah's chronic water supply problems within a year after the federal government increased infrastructure funding for the state by RM1 billion. Speaking at a hotel event in Putatan, he expressed confidence that the additional allocation would tackle disruptions caused by deteriorating infrastructure, excessive non-revenue water losses, and delayed treatment plant upgrades that have plagued the region for over ten years.
The prime minister also addressed the poor condition of Sabah's roads, referencing an upcoming trip to Tenom, where officials warned him about extensive potholes along the route. He emphasized the need to find solutions for infrastructure deficiencies...
Pahang authorities want upcoming tolls for vehicles traveling on Jalan Gening Highlands to consider residents and workers who depend on the route for school runs and daily commuting. Public Works, Transport, and Health Committee chairman Razali Kassim urged planners to prioritize community welfare when implementing the charges.
Genting Malaysia confirmed it will introduce fees for the 24-kilometer private road, citing mounting maintenance expenses for the steep terrain and slopes that the company has funded alone since the 1960s. The firm has yet to announce when the tolling system will begin operations.
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