Maritime heroes plunged into murky river waters after a police chopper plummeted during a multinational security drill. The Special Task and Rescue squad from Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency charged into action when the AS355N aircraft carrying five officers crashed into Sungai Pulai. Ten brave rescuers dove straight into the chaotic scene and hauled every victim from the wreckage without losing a single life. Maritime Lieutenant Nur Mohd Farhan Mohd Hamil spearheaded the daring water rescue mission that saved all crew members. The STAR team proved their mettle when seconds mattered most during the morning emergency.
The doomed helicopter had departed Tanjung Kupang Police Station at 9.51 am before crashing just 24 minutes later...
Malaysia prepares to crack down hard on rogue oil tankers conducting shady business in its waters. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced tough new rules targeting illegal ship-to-ship transfers that have plagued the nation. The regulations will take effect before July ends and mark a major shift in enforcement strategy. Authorities plan to seize any vessel caught red-handed during unauthorized fuel swaps. The minister declared his country refuses to tolerate further damage to its international reputation.
Malaysian officials grew tired of constant accusations about facilitating sketchy maritime operations. Ships previously escaped punishment by providing false coordinates showing activities occurred outside territorial...
Cops launch probe after brutal mall fight footage spreads across social media platforms like wildfire. The shocking brawl erupted at SkyAvenue shopping center in Genting Highlands and caught everyone's attention online. Bentong district police received two separate complaints about the violent incident during Friday morning hours. Authorities confirmed the altercation happened at the popular mountain resort destination. Police brass moved quickly to address the disturbing public disturbance.
Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar leads the criminal investigation under Section 148 of Malaysia's Penal Code. Officers work around the clock to identify every person who participated in the chaotic melee. The police chief demands witnesses step...
Flames devoured eight semi-permanent shop lots along Jalan Waja 5 in Taman Pandan during a devastating afternoon blaze. A motorcycle workshop that had served the community for quarter of a century became the centerpiece of destruction when fire erupted at 5.10 pm. Workshop owner Wong watched helplessly as his livelihood crumbled into ash and smoke. The 60-year-old businessman had departed his premises just 90 minutes earlier before receiving the tragic phone call. Three customer motorcycles awaiting repairs joined the list of casualties as the inferno consumed everything in its path.
Johor Fire and Rescue Department crews battled the stubborn flames with 31 firefighters from multiple stations joining the emergency response. Operations...
Environmental groups slam Penang authorities after massive tree removal operations cleared more than 240 specimens for major transport developments. The Penang Island City Council manages nearly 44,000 urban trees, but activists warn the green canopy faces severe threats from infrastructure projects. Malaysian Nature Society adviser D. Kanda Kumar blasts officials for destroying mature trees that cannot be replaced by simple plantings. Climate defenders argue each lost tree weakens natural defenses against rising temperatures and pollution. Wildlife habitats disappear when developers hack away decades-old growth for concrete and steel.
State transport chief Zairil Khir Johari defends the controversial removals as essential for reducing...
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan slammed Myanmar's phony election plans during the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting at KLCC. The minister called out the military regime for trying to fool the world with fake democracy shows that only include handpicked parties and specific regions. Asean refuses to accept these theatrical elections that exclude major stakeholders and political prisoners from participating. The regional bloc demands real democratic processes that involve everyone, not just selected groups pushing the junta's agenda. Mohamad made clear that such limited voting exercises cannot mask the true situation on the ground.
The Five-Point Consensus remains Asean's top priority rather than endorsing Myanmar's election...
A speeding express bus slammed into the back of a massive trailer during the early morning hours along the busy North-South Expressway. The violent collision sent four female passengers to hospital with cuts and bruises after the impact shook everyone aboard. Emergency crews raced to the crash site at kilometer 243.9 when desperate calls flooded the emergency hotline at 2:52 AM. Fire and rescue teams from three different stations rushed to help the victims trapped inside the mangled vehicle. The northbound lanes became a disaster zone as first responders worked frantically to secure the area.
Thirty terrified passengers packed the bus when it careened into the trailer's rear end during the pre-dawn darkness. Thirteen men, sixteen...
Global powers rushed to Malaysia as foreign ministers gathered for the massive ASEAN summit that wrapped up Friday. The diplomatic circus proved the Southeast Asian bloc commands serious respect on the world stage. Major nations keep begging to join the exclusive club through the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan boasted about how countries line up desperate for partnership deals. The regional powerhouse started with just five founding members but keeps growing stronger.
Timor-Leste will become the 11th member when leaders meet again in October. The small nation has been jumping through procedural hoops to secure its spot at the big table. ASEAN bosses adopted special guidelines to fast-track the newcomer...
Cameroon's 92-year-old leader Paul Biya announced the presidential election date for October 12 on Friday. The veteran ruler has controlled the west African nation for more than four decades. Death rumors about the frequently ill president circulated last year before officials stepped forward to deny them. Biya remains Africa's second longest-serving head of state after Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang. His advanced age and poor health have sparked speculation about whether he will seek another term.
The longtime president's rule has brought serious problems to Cameroon. Government corruption allegations have plagued his administration throughout the years. A violent separatist uprising in English-speaking regions has forced...
