Three family members died when their boat flipped over near Pulau Perhentian on Saturday night. Hospital workers finished examining the bodies of S. Arumugam, his 3-year-old daughter A. Sarrvihka and their 10-year-old relative V. Vennpani on Sunday afternoon. Officials completed all required paperwork around 4:30 pm at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. The father and daughter will travel to Butterworth for burial services. The third victim heads to Sungai Petani for final ceremonies.
The group had come from Penang and Kedah for a weekend vacation. Fifteen people from four related families arrived on Friday and planned to return home Sunday. Strong ocean waves struck their vessel as they traveled between the two islands after eating...
A Malaysian engineer lost 275,000 ringgit to criminals who used a fake investment scheme advertised on Facebook. The 57-year-old man from Alor Setar clicked on a social media advertisement for something called Moomoo during April. Scammers directed him to a WhatsApp group named 6 Investment Securities International through the fake promotion. The criminals promised him quick profits of 10 percent within just a few days. Police say the victim believed their false claims about trading Chinese currency.
The engineer sent his money to fraudsters through eight separate bank transfers between May 27 and June 13. Criminals told him to send payments to two business accounts called Cisi Infra Solution and Cisi CPT Infra Trading. The scammers...
Malaysia's newest hospital will start treating patients on August 1. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad announced the phased opening during a ceremony today. The facility received official control from the Health Ministry after construction finished. Workers will staff emergency rooms and departments for women and children first. Medical teams plan to operate about one-third of all services during the startup period.
Hospital Pasir Gudang currently employs 274 medical workers across different departments. Officials expect the staff to grow to 1,845 people within two years. The facility features more than 300 patient beds for various medical needs. Emergency cases and stable patients will transfer from two busy hospitals nearby. Population...
Government officials warned builders they must fix problems at a new Malaysian hospital. The Public Works Department chief spoke during a ceremony transferring the Pasir Gudang Hospital to health officials. Contractors face ongoing duties even after completing the medical facility on June 12. They must repair any issues that arise during the warranty period. The health ministry received full control of the building last month.
The hospital project cost 375.5 million ringgit and covered more than 20 hectares of land. Construction began in September 2020 with plans to finish by September 2023. Workers faced delays because of the pandemic that disrupted building schedules. Officials issued completion certificates in May and June of this...
Youth leaders from Southeast Asian countries gathered in Kota Kinabalu for a mental health conference. The event drew 135 people from ASEAN member nations and Timor Leste. Mental health experts, religious leaders, government workers and young people attended the two-day meeting. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh opened the program on Sunday.
Malaysian research shows young people between 15 and 30 have moderate mental health levels. The 2023 Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index Study provided these findings. Yeoh said the government needs help from medical experts, youth groups and religious organizations. She stressed that cooperation remains important for addressing serious mental health issues.
The Institute for Youth Research...
Ferry passengers have flocked to the restored Labuan-Kota Kinabalu sea route since operations restarted May 27. The direct service had remained closed for three years before reopening last month. More than 3,700 travelers have boarded the vessel during its first weeks back. Each journey carries full loads of more than 100 people between the two destinations. Federal officials celebrate the return as a major win for regional travel connections.
Dr Zaliha Mustafa serves as Minister for Federal Territories and praised the ferry's comeback. She called the boat service a crucial link for business and community networks across the area. The minister spoke at Labuan International Ferry Terminal after greeting arriving passengers from Sabah's...
Malaysia will require all express and tour bus passengers to wear seatbelts starting Tuesday. The Road Transport Department will begin enforcing the new rule on buses made after January 2020. Older buses receive extra time to install the safety equipment. The department announced the change after years of promoting voluntary compliance. Officials will conduct strict enforcement from the start date.
Bus drivers must remind all passengers to fasten their seatbelts before departure. Passengers who refuse to wear seatbelts will pay fines of 300 ringgit each. Drivers and bus companies also face penalties if they fail to give safety reminders. Traffic enforcement officers will review security camera footage to verify compliance. The...
Local officials turned down plans for a memorial building near a mosque in Kampung Raja Uda. The Klang Royal City Council made this decision during a Thursday meeting. Mayor Abd Hamid Hussain said technical problems and community complaints led to the rejection. The proposed four-story structure would store human ashes from cremations. City leaders followed proper review steps before making their choice.
Community members had voiced strong opposition to the project. They feared heavy traffic would clog Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, a major road connecting several cities. Residents also worried that construction work might crack walls and damage nearby homes. The building site sits less than 50 meters from the local mosque. Many people felt...
The head of a Malaysian education group says schools did not try to hide bullying cases. Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki leads Majlis Amanah Rakyat and spoke about problems at boarding schools. He visited Besut MRSM after hearing about student attacks. The chairman said bullying goes against school values. Staff members will face punishment if they try to cover up such cases.
A school worker stopped the bullying before it became worse. The warden saw one student hit another student. School officials sent the case to a discipline committee right away. The group confirmed that physical bullying had happened. Asyraf said he felt sad and disappointed about the incident.
Police arrested seven students to help with their investigation. Officers...
