A Malaysian state lawmaker says officials need two new voting districts to match plans for extra federal seats. Dennis Ngau represents Telang Usan and spoke about boundary changes during a political party dinner Friday. He thinks the massive Baram area will split into Upper Baram and Lower Baram sections. The politician expects details during a special meeting July 7. Officials have not told him exactly which areas will change.
The boundary shifts could affect three current districts around Baram. Small pieces from Telang Usan, Mulu and Marudi might form a new voting area. Ngau admits he has not attended any planning meetings about the changes. Leaders want to create 17 new state districts and nine federal seats across the region. They...
A man died after his motorcycle crashed on a major highway near Seremban yesterday afternoon. The 51-year-old rider fell from his BMW bike and was struck by a large truck. Police say he suffered severe head injuries and died at the crash site. The accident happened at 4 PM on the North-South Expressway at the 254.6 kilometer mark. Traffic was moving north when the fatal crash occurred.
The motorcyclist tried to avoid hitting a Ford Ranger that stopped suddenly ahead of him. He moved his bike to the right side but struck the vehicle's mirror. The impact caused him to fall into the right traffic lane where a trailer ran over him. A second motorcycle rider behind the victim also crashed into the Ford Ranger. The truck driver and everyone...
A university lecturer who disappeared during a diving trip near Tioman Island returned safely after swimming to shore. Eliza M. Yusup, 44, teaches at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and went missing yesterday at Pulau Chebeh. Strong ocean currents carried her 1.4 kilometers from her diving group. She reached Pulau Tulai around 11:30 last night after hours of swimming. A snorkeler spotted her this morning at 8:45 and alerted authorities.
Police Superintendent Sharif Shaif Mondoi confirmed Yusup appeared healthy after her ordeal. Medical staff at Kampung Tekek Health Clinic examined her for injuries. The Rompin police chief said she joined nine other divers and an instructor yesterday morning. The group started their underwater...
A Malaysian medical group asks the government to remove a new tax on healthcare for foreign workers. The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners' Associations Malaysia sent an appeal to the Finance Ministry. Dr Shanmuganathan Ganeson leads the organization and made this request. The group wants officials to cancel the six percent sales tax starting July 1. Medical leaders suggest a temporary pause on the tax to find better healthcare funding methods.
The new tax hits clinics earning more than 1.5 million ringgit each year. Foreign workers need medical care for common sicknesses and injuries. Most workers pay for these services themselves or through employer programs. The medical group fears the tax will prevent workers from getting...
A boat accident near Pulau Perhentian killed three people during a severe storm Saturday night. The victims were a 40-year-old man named S. Arumugam and two young girls. His daughter A. Sarrvihka was only three years old. The other victim was 10-year-old V. Vennpani, who was related to the family. Police said the boat carried 15 passengers when it overturned around 10:30 PM.
Twelve survivors went to Besut Hospital for medical care after the crash. One six-year-old child remains in serious condition at the hospital. Doctors moved some patients to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital for additional treatment. The boat faced heavy rain and dangerous waves during the accident. None of the passengers wore safety equipment that could have saved...
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin dismissed reports about problems within Perikatan Nasional. He rejected claims that party members want to remove Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin from leadership positions. Hamzah told Mingguan Malaysia that critics spread false stories to split the opposition alliance. The deputy leader said he would know first about any removal plans against Muhyiddin. He called the reports meaningless talk from people outside their party.
Hamzah serves as Muhyiddin deputy in both PN and Bersatu parties. He explained that no one could plan leadership changes without talking to him first. Anyone attempting such moves would need to discuss replacement plans with senior officials. The politician described the rumors...
Animal control officers caught more than 600 stray dogs across Sandakan during recent sweep operations. The large number of captured animals has created serious problems for local animal welfare groups. SPCA Sandakan faces a major crisis as the shelter runs out of space for all the dogs. Staff members struggle to provide basic care for the overwhelming number of animals arriving daily. Medical supplies and volunteer veterinarians remain scarce at the overcrowded facility.
Disease outbreaks threaten both dogs and human volunteers because of cramped conditions. Shelter workers fear authorities might resort to killing large numbers of animals if the situation worsens. Officials need to build additional kennels quickly to separate sick...
Two political parties will work closer together ahead of Sabah state elections. PBS information chief Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the partnership between his party and STAR aims to make their current coalition stronger. The July 12 grassroots meeting will bring members from both groups together. Bangkuai spoke to reporters Saturday after a tourism conference launch. He stressed the cooperation helps Gabungan Rakyat Sabah rather than creates a separate political group.
Party leaders want their grassroots members to build better relationships before the next vote. Strong ties between PBS and STAR make the entire eight-party coalition more powerful. Bangkuai said contesting under the GRS name remains their top choice for upcoming...
Police caught a 44-year-old man who attacked his wife with weapons at their home Saturday. The woman called officers after her husband beat her and made threats with an axe and knife. She feared for her life and wanted protection from the violent spouse. Tawau District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin confirmed the arrest after receiving the victim's complaint. The couple had been fighting before the attack happened.
Officers found the suspect near Kampung Haji Matahir when they searched the area. He tried to run away from police but was captured after a short fight. Authorities took the axe and knife he used during the assault. The man and evidence were brought to Bombalai police station for questioning. Investigators...
