Malaysian security forces have strengthened surveillance operations and expanded inspection protocols along the frontier with Thailand after a fatal shooting in Narathiwat province left one Malaysian citizen dead. Acting Commander ACP Ijid Landu Binju of the General Operations Force Southeast Brigade told journalists on Monday that personnel maintain continuous readiness rather than responding only when violence occurs across the international boundary.
The commander emphasized that troops monitor potential threats regardless of events in Thai territory. Officers stationed at border positions received orders to sustain elevated vigilance and continue protective measures. Authorities enhanced checkpoint examinations and patrol frequency...
Malaysia will station roughly 10,000 police officers across Sabah throughout its upcoming state election cycle to safeguard voters and maintain order during the democratic exercise. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced on Monday that security operations will span from candidate nominations on Nov. 15 through the final vote count on Nov. 29, with backup forces from Sarawak available if circumstances require additional support.
The minister said authorities have suspended routine officer leave except for approved emergencies that will be reviewed individually. Sabah police commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun briefed leadership on preparation measures that encompass specialized instruction for ballot protection and...
Water service has returned to more than half of the households affected by contamination in Malaysia's Johor River, utility officials reported Monday morning. Ranhill SAJ announced that 244,242 consumer connections among 455,499 impacted by the pollution crisis have regained supply, while 211,257 accounts remain without service. The disruption began on Friday after sediment from a failed sand-washing facility entered the waterway.
The Pontian district has achieved complete restoration, the water operator said. Recovery rates elsewhere show 65 percent of Kulai's 79,587 affected accounts back online, 54 percent of Johor Bahru's 162,833 connections restored, and just two percent of Kota Tinggi's 588 households reconnected. Johor Bahru...
Umno's top official has acknowledged that former party member Khairy Jamaluddin wants to rejoin ahead of the upcoming regional polls. Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki told reporters on Monday his organization remains receptive to applications and awaits formal documentation from the ex-lawmaker. He made the remarks following an automotive industry event at Bukit Jalil Stadium.
The former Rembau representative and health minister reportedly intends to return before Sabah holds state elections late next month. Sources indicate party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has approved the move after Khairy approached him during a wedding celebration. The politician, widely known by his initials KJ, apparently discussed his...
Sabah's head of state received formal designation as the next leader of Universiti Malaysia Sabah during a ceremony on Monday at Istana Seri Kinabalu. Tun Musa Aman, who serves as Yang Dipertua Negeri, accepted his appointment document as the institution's fourth chancellor from Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, who represented His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. The 73-year-old will hold the position from Oct. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2028.
During the proceedings, Zambry explained that the university's constitutional provisions designate the chancellor as its highest authority and require the officeholder to lead graduation ceremonies when in attendance. The minister was joined by Toh Puan Faridah...
Authorities in Selangor have dismantled a network distributing unauthorized pharmaceutical products, confiscating 402 varieties of medicine valued at more than 6 million ringgit during enforcement action on Oct. 23 in Klang. The Selangor State Health Department coordinated the operation with assistance from pharmacy enforcement teams representing Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur, targeting six locations connected to the illegal enterprise.
Officers raided a pair of unauthorized warehouse facilities and four retail establishments tied to the syndicate. Investigators say the confiscated pharmaceuticals were likely brought into Malaysia from foreign sources through unauthorized channels before being sold domestically. Seized...
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has acknowledged criticism following a controversy at the I Lite U pre-launch press conference, announcing plans to meet with affected journalists to resolve the matter.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the minister said he recognizes a possible mistake occurred during the event and welcomes the feedback. Nga emphasized his commitment to media freedom and stated he never meant to cause offense, particularly to reporters who serve as vital information channels for the MADANI Government. He stressed that his goal remains building an inclusive, progressive, multiracial nation while maintaining the country's international standing.
The minister also thanked the press for their...
Southeast Asian defense leaders approved 20 security initiatives and conducted approximately 50 bilateral discussions during a two-day gathering in Kuala Lumpur that concluded on Saturday. Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin guided the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting toward adopting the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, which addressed regional tensions while emphasizing that prosperity and safety remain inseparable for member states.
The declaration called for rapid completion of a South China Sea conduct code aligned with 1982 maritime law, praised a Cambodia-Thailand peace agreement and urged Myanmar's military government to implement a five-point reconciliation plan. Ministers welcomed Timor-Leste's...
Selangor officials will launch complimentary flu shots for students across four districts reporting elevated infection rates beginning next week, with more than 12,500 youngsters expected to participate under a one-million-ringgit budget. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin announced on Sunday that Petaling, Klang, Gombak and Hulu Langat will receive priority access to protect vulnerable populations and limit transmission.
Provincial authorities plan two distribution approaches for the initiative. Outreach teams will visit campuses hosting Integrated Special Education Centers to immunize roughly 4,720 pupils aged eight and younger from lower-income households. Families will receive informational...
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