A van accident killed one person and hurt nine others early Sunday morning. The crash happened on the road between Kunak and Lahad Datu at the 29-kilometer mark. Emergency workers responded to the scene around 7:50 am after receiving reports. The 74-year-old driver worked as a substitute and died in the accident. Police said the van carried 10 people who were traveling from Semporna to Sandakan.
The vehicle lost control and moved off the right side of the road. Acting police chief ASP Reduan Rahman explained that the driver could not keep the van straight. Fire department commander Mohd Ridzuan Shahidun said his team found the van resting on the road shoulder. Rescue workers used special hydraulic tools to free the trapped driver from...
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim met with the country's new top police officer today. The meeting took place at the royal residence where Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail received his formal audience. Johor Police Chief Datuk M Kumar joined the session between the monarch and the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police. The King posted details about the gathering on his official Facebook account. Sultan Ibrahim holds the special title of Honorary Commissioner for the Royal Malaysia Police force.
Mohd Khalid received his appointment as the nation's 15th Inspector-General of Police earlier this month. The government gave him a two-year contract that started on June 23. The 60-year-old officer brings decades of experience to his new role...
A man died after he went looking for river snails near his village. The 32-year-old left his home at 10 in the morning to search for the snails at Kampung Skibang river. He planned to return before dark but never came back. His family grew worried when evening arrived and he had not returned home. Local people decided to look for the missing man.
Village residents found the man floating face down in the water. Emergency medical workers came to the scene and declared him dead. They moved his body to Bau Hospital for further examination. The local police investigated what happened to determine the cause of death. Officers wanted to make sure no crime had taken place.
Bau district police chief DSP Dr Daram Ruer spoke about the case. He...
Malaysian authorities will charge three people with corruption crimes on Monday morning. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two state lawmakers and one business owner during Operation Adun. Officials plan to bring them before the Special Corruption Court at 9 a.m. The court hearing will take place at the courthouse. Media outlets received official notice about the upcoming charges.
The three suspects face four separate criminal counts under Malaysia's anti-corruption law from 2009. Prosecutors will file two charges for offering money to government officials. They will also file two charges for taking money from people seeking favors. The crimes involve helping people obtain permits to search for minerals and precious...
A political party from Sarawak plans to run candidates during the upcoming state election. Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak will choose areas where members show strong support for their cause. The group wants to find people who can help local communities effectively.
Party leader Moses Ripai spoke at a member gathering last night. More than 100 people came to his home for the meeting. Several top officials attended the event at Taman Permai. The group discussed ways to strengthen their organization before voting begins.
Ripai told members they work hard for people even when others do not notice their efforts. He asked everyone to stay united as the party moves forward. The leader believes cooperation helps build stronger political groups...
A suspended Malaysian politician can request party leaders review his punishment. Sembrong lawmaker Hishammuddin Hussein received a six-year ban from his political party UMNO. Deputy party chief Mohamad Hasan told him to write an appeal letter for consideration. The party's top council holds the power to reduce or cancel the suspension entirely. Party officials will decide whether to accept his request for lighter punishment.
Another politician successfully appealed his suspension through the same process. Former lawmaker Tajuddin Abdul Rahman asked party leaders to reconsider his six-year ban. He wrote a formal letter requesting mercy from the political organization. Party officials lifted his suspension after reviewing his appeal...
Malaysian transport officials discovered most commercial vehicle companies ignore basic safety rules during recent inspections. Road Transport Department teams checked 133 businesses that operate trucks and buses across the country. Safety auditors found serious problems at 85 companies during the nationwide review. Department chief Aedy Fadly Ramli announced the troubling results after examining operator practices. The investigation started June 23 as part of enhanced safety monitoring efforts.
Truck companies made up 43 of the businesses that failed safety standards. Tour and express bus operators accounted for 42 additional failures during the audit process. Companies violated multiple safety requirements that protect drivers and...
Malaysia's education chief wants universities to watch student travel plans more carefully. Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir made this request after visiting families of crash victims. He visited the home of Nurly Sahirah Azman at Kampung Gong Pasir on Saturday. The minister stressed that schools must track when students organize their trips home. Universities need better communication with students about travel arrangements.
Nurly Sahirah died with 14 other university students when their bus crashed on June 9. The accident happened on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in Perak state. Students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris were returning home for holidays. The chartered bus collided with another vehicle...
A Malaysian military veterans group wants young Chinese citizens to join the armed forces. The Malaysian Armed Forces Chinese Veterans Association made the appeal after defense leaders asked for more non-Malay participation. Lieutenant-Colonel Wong Ah Jit leads the veterans organization and supports the recruitment drive. Military service builds strong character and teaches important leadership skills to young people. The armed forces offer chances to help build the nation and protect citizens.
Chinese representation remains very low among new military officers. Out of 509 recent officer graduates, only eight came from Chinese backgrounds. Wong said Chinese Malaysians have always helped defend their homeland throughout history. Young...
