Police are searching for those responsible for attempting to steal an underground electricity cable at Jalan Pedanum, Pakan, on Tuesday. Julau police chief DSP Alif Haiqal Ramesh Abdullah said the vandalism was discovered around 9 a.m. by a Sarawak Energy Berhad engineer during a routine inspection.
Initial investigations revealed the 240mm x 3C aluminum cable had been cut with a sharp object or grinder. However, the suspect fled before removing the cable, leaving its upper section attached to the pole.
The incident occurred about 15 kilometers from the Pakan Police Station in a remote area without street lights or CCTV cameras. Damage is estimated at RM4,000, and the case is being investigated under Section 431A of the Penal Code.
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is allocating RM62.76 million for 18 public infrastructure projects aimed at benefiting more than 200,000 residents in Tawau. Minister Nga Kor Ming stated the year-round projects, focused on urban wellbeing, are overseen by KPKT agencies. One key project is the RM43 million sanitary landfill center in Bukit Gemok, essential for maintaining Tawau’s cleanliness and appeal as a major tourism destination in Sabah.
Other initiatives include the beautification of Tawau's town landscape, the construction of a fire station and quarters in Merotai, and upgrades to public markets. Previously approved projects in Sabah include a RM20 million botanical garden in Kota Kinabalu and a RM30 million...
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming urged Semporna Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal to prevent Semporna from becoming the dirtiest town in Asia. In a media conference for the KPKT Sentuhan Kasih Tour, Nga stressed that it is Shafie’s responsibility to oversee the town's cleanliness, especially with Visit Malaysia 2026 approaching. He highlighted that cleanliness issues in Semporna had gone viral on social media, and maintaining the town's image is a shared responsibility between the federal government and local representatives.
Nga also announced the upgrade of the People’s Housing Program (PPR) to the People’s Residence Program (PRR) as part of Malaysia’s national public housing reforms under the 13th...
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur rejected Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to convert ongoing interpleader proceedings involving Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd into a writ action. Petronas had argued that the complexity of the case and the need for oral evidence justified the change. However, the Court ruled that an originating summons under Order 17 of the Rules of Court 2012 (ROC) is a self-contained process designed to resolve competing claims against a neutral stakeholder, without turning the proceedings into an adversarial action.
Shell MDS had initiated the interpleader proceedings to determine the rightful recipient of payments amid overlapping claims from Petronas and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) regarding...
The 16th deponent, an eighth child witness in the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death, testified in the Coroner Court on Wednesday that Zara’s locker was the only one in the dormitory that could not be locked. She also mentioned that Zara kept a diary, which she would write in during the evenings and nights at the dorm.
Zara’s mother’s counsel, Syarulnizam Mohd Salleh, told reporters that the witness did not know how many diaries Zara had and had never read any of them. The witness also claimed that she was unaware of any conflicts between Zara and other students before the incident. Zara had never confided in her about personal problems, the witness said.
The witness recounted seeing Zara visit another dormitory on the night...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Turkiye will continue its efforts to help bring home the nine Malaysian activists detained by Israeli forces during the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens To Gaza (FFC x TTMG) humanitarian mission. Speaking at the ‘Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza’ rally at Axiata Arena, Anwar shared a message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, conveyed through his foreign minister, assuring Malaysia of continued assistance.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Hasan confirmed that Wisma Putra had contacted Turkiye and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to expedite the activists' release. According to Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCARE) chairman Datuk Seri...
Key issues such as the naturalization of football players and social security for workers will be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Zakri Hassan (PN-Kangar) is set to ask the Home Minister for statistics on players naturalized from 2018 to the present and clarification on the eligibility criteria used by the government or the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) for naturalization.
Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will inquire about plans to implement 24-hour social security coverage for all workers, including shift workers, part-timers, and those in the gig economy.
Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PN-Dungun) will raise concerns about guidelines ensuring official events, including private-sector sponsored ones, comply with Service...
The Axiata Arena erupted in cheers last night as Farah Lee, a Malaysian volunteer from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission, took the stage at the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally. Farah, along with 22 other Malaysians, was detained by Israeli forces during the flotilla's mission to deliver aid to Gaza. Speaking to the crowd, she emphasized that the mission was about Gaza, breaking the blockade, and uniting nations to end genocide.
Farah shared the hardships she endured during her detention, including being denied water for four days, and praised the Malaysian people for amplifying their voices. The rally featured emotional accounts from the 23 volunteers, including singer Heliza Helmi, who described the terrifying moments...
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim defended Malaysia’s invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump for the upcoming Asean Summit, stating it was part of the country’s strategic effort to advocate for Palestinian rights through diplomacy. Speaking at the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally at the Axiata Arena, Anwar dismissed criticism of the invitation, emphasizing that engaging with global powers is essential for meaningful change.
Anwar expressed hope that his meeting with Trump at the summit would help advance the cause of a sovereign Palestinian state. He reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to using the diplomatic platform to continue voicing support for Palestine while maintaining a firm stance on the issue.
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