Emergency responders continue rescue efforts for a construction worker buried under rocks at a quarry site in Ulu Gali, Sungai Ruan, Raub. Mohammad Fazrul Illahi Ab Rahman from Kelantan became trapped when hillside rocks collapsed onto his excavator at 12:50 pm yesterday. The 30-year-old operator attempted to escape his machinery before rocks struck and covered him. Officials estimate the affected zone spans 300 meters in radius with unknown depth. Three foreign employees sustained minor wounds and received medical care at Raub Hospital.
Search teams from police and fire departments encountered obstacles due to unstable ground conditions at the accident location. Authorities suspended operations at 7:30 pm because of darkness and poor...
Malaysian and Indonesian authorities have established stronger diplomatic ties through the recent designation of Tebedu-Entikong as an official trading checkpoint. Sarawak Premier Abang Johari secured this agreement during discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The Indonesian leadership initially showed reluctance but approved the proposal after Abang Johari presented the border arrangement. Local Tebedu residents will gain access to expanded commercial partnerships across the international boundary. President Prabowo endorsed the trading point for bilateral economic activities.
Indonesian officials have also requested electrical power extensions from Sarawak's Lubok Antu region to...
Sungai Petani MP Taufiq Johari faces cyber extortion through artificial intelligence-generated explicit material, marking the third PKR lawmaker targeted by this scheme. Criminals sent him fabricated pornographic videos on Friday, demanding payment of US$100,000 to prevent public distribution. Taufiq condemned the attack as a serious cybercrime designed to destroy his professional standing and personal integrity. The politician has filed complaints with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission officials and plans to submit additional police reports to support comprehensive investigations. He warned citizens about the dangers of rising deepfake technology and online blackmail tactics, which threaten community safety.
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Authorities have opened an investigation after receiving reports about extortion attempts targeting two Malaysian parliamentarians through fabricated explicit content. Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat from Subang Jaya police confirmed that officers are actively pursuing the case under multiple legal provisions. The investigation falls under Section 385 of the Penal Code for extortion charges and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Both Wong Chen from Subang and Rafizi Ramli from Pandan received threatening messages demanding substantial payments to prevent the distribution of manipulated videos.
The perpetrators demanded US$100,000 from Rafizi Ramli to suppress the circulation of artificial...
Sabah's flood situation worsened as evacuee numbers climbed to 400 individuals representing 125 families by morning assessments. Penampang district housed 247 displaced residents across 74 households at three separate facilities. Beaufort accommodated 153 evacuees from 51 families at the Selagon permanent relief center. The disaster affected 22 rural communities, with Penampang recording 14 impacted villages and Beaufort experiencing eight affected settlements. Emergency officials distributed evacuees among Penampang Sports Complex, Dewan Huguan Siau, and Sekolah Kebangsaan St Paul Kolopis.
Transportation disruptions compounded the crisis after landslides blocked the main Papar route to Kota Kinabalu. Authorities directed travelers...
A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a buffalo claimed the life of Siti Nur Zainatul Akmal Hanim Muhammad Hanipah on Jalan Kampung Alor Parit during early morning hours. The 20-year-old resident of Bukit Payong sustained severe injuries when her Honda Beat struck the animal at approximately 3.10 am. Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor confirmed the woman had been traveling from the city center toward her home in Kampung Undang when the accident occurred. The buffalo occupied the middle of the darkened roadway when the impact took place. Emergency responders pronounced the victim dead at the crash site.
Authorities transported the deceased to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for standard procedures following the tragedy. The...
Joint Task Force 2 Headquarters confirmed one fatality and one missing person during military operations near Mataking Island on Friday. Private Muhammad Irfan Haiqal Abdullah, aged 20, died after personnel discovered him unconscious during the mission. Medical staff declared him deceased at the location where they found him. Private Muhammad Zulkarnain Jaffar, 27, remains unaccounted for following the same operational deployment. Both soldiers participated in Ops Pasir Sektor Semporna Series 3/2025 before authorities reported them missing.
Search teams continue efforts to locate the missing serviceman with assistance from multiple agencies. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency collaborates in the ongoing rescue mission. Officials...
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo advocates merging artistic expression with digital technology as a powerful driver for societal advancement. The minister emphasized how the Malay language serves as a unifying force while theatrical performances demonstrate moral principles and foster innovative thinking among young people. Traditional venue-based events can transform through digital platform integration, expanding reach and accessibility for cultural programming. Eight hundred students from Tamil national schools across Malaysia participated in a Malay language theatre competition, with SJKT Batu Anam claiming victory for their artificial intelligence-themed production "Suara Hati." The winning team received RM5,000 and a challenge...
Zimbabwe's cricket squad faces Namibia this Monday at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo for a three-match Twenty20 International series. The Chevrons seek to regain their competitive edge after recent disappointing performances. This series serves as final preparation before the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament. Zimbabwe aims to rebuild team confidence and refine tactical approaches through these matches. Strong results against Namibia could provide the momentum needed for upcoming qualification challenges.
Recent head-to-head statistics favor Namibia, which has defeated Zimbabwe in seven of its previous eleven encounters. Both teams will redirect their attention to the Africa Qualifier immediately following this...
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