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Sabah Chief Minister Calls for Civil Servants' Unwavering Duty During Election
Sabah workers must keep doing their jobs normally during the coming state election. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor wants government staff to stay professional and neutral throughout this time. He says civil servants need to work with honesty and clear thinking. The leader believes good work during tough times shows the state cares about democracy. All government departments must keep running smoothly without any problems. Department heads have to work hard and prevent any delays or waste. Hajiji wants them to keep public trust strong during this period. Workers cannot have any conflicts of interest that might hurt their duties. The chief minister expects all staff to meet their goals successfully. Good work from civil servants helps the...
Student Who Survived Fatal Crash Gets Long-Awaited Loan, Family Blessed
A college student who lived through a deadly bus crash last month just received amazing news about her education loan. Nur Ain Najwa Mohd Ilias waited two whole years for MARA to approve her application. The 23-year-old UPSI student watched as the education agency's chairman personally brought the approval letter to her family home. She had tried twice before to submit her loan forms but computer problems kept messing things up. Her long struggle finally paid off when officials visited her house recently. The crash survivor got more good news about her twin brothers getting help for college. Muhammad Hassan and Muhammad Hussin had put off their studies to support their sister's education dreams. MARA promised to assist both 22-year-old...
Two Men Arrested for Brandishing Fake Pistol After Traffic Dispute
Two young men landed behind bars after waving a fake gun at another driver during a road rage incident. The drama unfolded Tuesday night around 11pm when cars crashed on a busy Taman Desa street. A 28-year-old man driving his black Honda City got sideswiped by a red Toyota Yaris. The crash sparked angry words between both drivers. Police say the Toyota driver grabbed what looked like a real black pistol and aimed it straight at the Honda driver. The victim rushed to Brickfields police station just after midnight to file his complaint. Cops quickly tracked down the suspects and arrested them both. The fake weapon turned out to be a replica pistol that one suspect had ordered through the TikTok shopping app. Officers discovered the phony...
Couple Arrested for Prostitution and Distributing Porn Videos on Social Media
Police caught a husband and wife team running a dirty business from a fancy Shah Alam hotel. The 34-year-old pair got busted Tuesday night when anti-vice cops stormed their room at 8pm. Officers from the D7 division had been tracking the couple's illegal activities across social media platforms. The arrest came after weeks of investigation into their online operations. The husband acted as the mastermind behind their sleazy empire. He filmed adult videos starring his wife and paying customers. The man also ran a prostitution network to bring in extra cash. His wife played the main role in their homemade movies and worked as a prostitute for clients. Their dirty money scheme pulled in a whopping RM6,400 every week. The couple used X to...
CelcomDigi Tower Vandalized in Raub, Disrupting Services in Multiple Areas
Vandals struck a major cell phone tower and knocked out service across eight villages near Raub. The damaged CelcomDigi tower acts as the main hub that connects smaller towers throughout the region. State committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal revealed that criminals destroyed key parts of the equipment during their attack. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission launched an investigation after receiving reports about the incident. Repair crews face delays because they need to order replacement parts from suppliers. Eight rural communities lost their phone and internet connections when the vandals hit the central tower. Villages like Kampung Gesing and Sungai Ruan depend on this equipment for basic communication...
Over 3.14 Million Road Accidents in Malaysia From 2019 to 2024
Malaysian roads turned into danger zones as police counted over 3.14 million crashes from 2019 to 2024. Traffic cops tracked nearly 1,720 smash-ups every single day across the country. Drivers caused most accidents when they grabbed their phones during trips or made careless moves at busy crossroads. Cars and motorcycles kept colliding because people failed to spot other vehicles around them. Road safety experts blamed the rising crash numbers on more cars hitting the streets each year. Police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri pointed to phone addiction as a major killer on Malaysian highways. Drivers who texted or talked during their journeys created the most dangerous situations for everyone else. Cars dominated the accident...
Tan Sri Hasnah Temporarily Assumes Chief Justice Duties After Maimun's Retirement
Malaysia's top court faces a major shake-up as two senior judges step down from their posts. The country's highest-ranking judge Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 and left her position as Chief Justice. Her departure creates a leadership gap at the very top of the judicial system. The second-highest judge also retired at the same time, leaving both crucial positions empty. Court officials scramble to maintain operations during the transition period. Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim steps up to fill the void left behind. The Chief Judge of Malaya takes on extra responsibilities as acting Chief Justice until someone new gets the permanent job. She holds the third-highest rank among Malaysian judges and...
Nurulhidayah Zahid Urges Media to Recognize Her Identity, Not Just Family Ties
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's daughter wants news outlets to use her actual name when they write about her. Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid posted on Facebook asking reporters to stop just calling her the deputy prime minister's daughter. She feels proud of her family connection but wants people to recognize her as her individual person. The politician says every person deserves respect for their contributions and identity. She believes newspapers should write about people using their real names instead of just family labels. Nurulhidayah shared a screenshot from Malaysiakini that described her comments about former Umno members wanting to return to the party. She never asked for special treatment or praise from journalists. The Facebook post...
Penang Police Hunt Gunmen Who Fired at Vehicle Outside School
Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at a dad picking up his kid from school on Tuesday afternoon. The shocking attack happened right outside SK Sungai Nyior school at 5:40 pm. Two mystery shooters blasted five rounds at the man's SUV before speeding away. The father escaped without any harm during the terrifying ordeal. Police rushed to the scene after getting reports about the brazen daylight shooting. Deputy police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin confirmed the scary details about what went down. The victim was just sitting and waiting for his child when the attackers struck. His vehicle took multiple hits from the gunfire but he walked away uninjured. Cops have launched a full investigation to track down the two suspects. The...
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