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Fahmi Fadzil flaunts Sara's aid MyKad frenzy at Malaysia's SH Bistari
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah appreciation aid operates without problems after resolving early difficulties. Staff monitored the SH Bistari Supermarket and discovered between 150 and 200 customers redeem program benefits each day. The first week yielded excellent results, as the digital system functioned properly without any technical failures. Supermarket conditions impressed officials who observed clear product labels and adequate supplies of essential items. Rice and eggs remained well-stocked throughout the monitoring period. Customers thanked the government for launching this assistance program during conversations with the minister. The MyKad verification system prevents...
Bekenu Sarawak crash pins man and teen, Azizul Rahman leads rescue
A head-on collision between a car and a lorry injured two people along Jalan Pesisir Pantai in Bekenu. Emergency services received the distress call at 12:51 pm and immediately dispatched rescue teams from Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station. The response team traveled 23 kilometers to reach the accident site. Operations commander Azizul Rahman found both car occupants trapped inside the damaged vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver and his 17-year-old female passenger required extraction using specialized rescue equipment. Firefighters successfully freed both victims from the wreckage and transferred them to waiting ambulance personnel for medical treatment. The lorry driver sustained no injuries during the collision. Rescue crews...
Tumpat headmaster arrested again over Batu Rakit tahfiz sex case
Authorities detained a 46-year-old educational administrator for the second time on charges related to student assault. Police apprehended the suspect at a religious institution in Tumpat at 7.30 pm following allegations from Batu Rakit. The man faces accusations of attacking a 14-year-old pupil at a Kuala Nerus religious school in February. District Police Chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor confirmed the arrest occurred at a madrasah facility. Investigators placed the suspect under five days of custody to examine the case under child protection legislation. The educator previously appeared before the Pasir Mas Sessions Court on seven separate assault charges. Court records show the defendant denied all accusations during his September 11...
Subang email scam stalks Wong Chen, Rafizi Ramli in AI sex video threat
Wong Chen from Subang constituency disclosed attempts to extort money through artificial intimate recordings. Criminals demanded US$100,000, payment via electronic code after claiming surveillance operations against the parliamentarian. The threatening correspondence arrived at his legislative office on September 12 with deadline warnings. Officials at Subang Jaya police headquarters received formal complaints from Wong and conducted interviews with staff members. Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat confirmed active investigations into the criminal activity. Rafizi Ramli experienced identical extortion schemes using similar methods and imagery. Both politicians received matching demands with altered facial features in fabricated...
MACC raids net RM1.6m bling as Selangor airport staff run bribery racket
Anti-corruption authorities seized jewelry weighing 3.2 kilograms valued at RM1.6 million from airport personnel accused of accepting illegal payments. Six counter staff members faced allegations of facilitating unauthorized foreign national entries into Malaysia. Five suspects worked for the Immigration Department, according to deputy chief commissioner Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission conducted operations between September 9 and 11 across Selangor. Officers targeted assets believed acquired through corrupt practices. Investigators confiscated additional property consisting of land parcels, residential buildings, premium automobiles, and 75 gold items worth RM400,000. Authorities also recovered designer...
Seven landslides hammer Kampung Kopungit, Kepayan warns Ordine Gilu
Seven separate ground collapses struck Kampung Kopungit in Kepayan between yesterday and today. Two residential structures sustained damage from the geological events. Fire and rescue officials received notification from local village committees about the dangerous conditions. The Sabah Minerals and Geosciences Department confirmed unstable soil composition throughout the affected zone. Emergency responders evacuated two families to the village hall for temporary shelter. Continued rainfall poses additional risks for more ground failures, according to geological assessments. Resident Mazlan Dullah described persistent anxiety among community members during weather events. The 37-year-old father reported sleepless nights following the...
Miri flash floods swamp Kampung Senadin Jaya, Sealine, Baram road
Saturday's downpour triggered widespread flooding across northern Miri districts. Roads disappeared under rushing water while residential areas suffered inundation. Emergency responders documented flood conditions at multiple locations by 1:30 AM Sunday. Kampung Senadin Jaya and Kampung Sealine experienced significant road submersion. Tudan Desaras residents watched water enter their homes after drainage systems failed. Social media platforms received numerous resident reports from affected neighborhoods. Citizens shared flood updates from Permyjaya, Senadin, Pujut, and the central Miri zones. The Miri Community Facebook page became a communication hub for emergency information. Local authorities used these community reports to assess...
Fadhlina Sidek rallies Penang STPM, matriculation faithful, snubs Umany
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek defended Malaysia's matriculation program against recent calls for its abolition. The minister stated that both matriculation and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia serve essential functions within the national education framework. These pathways meet merit-based admission standards for public universities and provide equal opportunities for students seeking higher education. Fadhlina rejected extreme positions regarding the debate and emphasized the established value of both systems. The minister addressed reporters during the Penang-level Madani Pre-University Congress 2025 at Universiti Sains Malaysia's Engineering Campus. Her comments responded directly to Universiti Malaya Association of New...
Sabah landslide rips Penampang tower, Hajiji Noor vows to restore power
A transmission tower collapsed after ground shifted beneath it during a landslide at Kampung Sarapung in Penampang. The incident cut electrical power to eastern Sabah regions yesterday evening at 5:05 pm. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor reported that approximately 230,000 residents lost electricity across six districts. Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Kunak, Semporna, and Beluran experienced complete blackouts when the 275KV Kolopis-Segaliud transmission system failed. Technical crews from Sabah Electricity began emergency repairs immediately after the outage occurred. Workers plan to bridge electrical conductors as a temporary solution while constructing replacement infrastructure. An emergency tower will be erected within eight days...
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