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The rescue team had to climb 170m uphill since the injured man was unable to move while the rescue team also had to use special equipment to bring down the injured man and his friend. — Seri Manjung Fire and Rescue Station pic via Bernama

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Eight firefighters rescue stranded hiker in Manjung

In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Rohana’s condition was still being monitored by a medical team. — Social media pic via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

PM Anwar visits songstress Rohana Jalil in hospital

Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah decried the criticism of Sarawak's proposal to setup a state boutique airline. ― Picture by Sulok Tawie

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Sarawak has the means to set up boutique airline, says tourism minister

The Office of the Chief Registrar Federal Court of Malaysia today refuted allegations that the early closure of a bail counter at the Kuala Lumpur court complex here forced six accused to spend the long Hari Raya Aidilfitri weekend in jail. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Chief Registrar office: Allegations of early closure of KL court complex bail counter untrue, bailors for accused failed to show up

The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar is seen greeting visitors at Istana Besar today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Johor Sultan’s open house at Istana Besar sees throng of 18,000 visitors

Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today told Muslims opposing the setting up of a casino at the Borneo Highland that Sarawak belongs to all races with different religious beliefs. ― Picture by Sulok Tawie

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

State minister tells PAS nothing wrong with setting up casino in Sarawak

The proposal to set up the club was first announced on Parliament’s official website in October 2019, the statement of claim said. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Report: Company sues Parliament’s chief administrator over aborted club project

Melaka Tengah district police chief, ACP Christopher Patit, said that, in the 8pm incident, the victim, a 61-year-old military veteran, suffered injuries to his left ear and right hand, due to being hit with a hollowed bamboo stick, and was treated at Melaka Hospital. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Cops in Melaka arrest ‘lemang’ seller for assaulting customer who claimed rice not cooked properly

Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar speaking to the media at Le Meridien in Putrajaya April 17, 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

PKR lawmaker tells Sivakumar to go on leave pending completion of MACC probe

Kampung Ribu villagers at Enggor, Kuala Kangsar are putting up pelita panjut (traditional bamboo oil lamps) in preparation for Hari Raya Aidilfitri April 17, 2023. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Melaka exco: Presence of various races at open houses shows unity in Malaysia is getting stronger

A KL Funeral Services staff operates a forklift truck to move a coffin at their premises in Kuala Lumpur April 23, 2023. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Repatriation of foreigners’ bodies from Malaysia difficult due to permit delay, says funeral service company

Ramly Abu Bakar, 78, a popular newscaster and voice-over artist of the 70s and 80s, died in Rawang early today. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Ex-newscaster Ramly Abu Bakar dies

After six hours of hiding in an oil palm plantation here, 57 ‘mat rempit’ finally surrender themselves to the police for fear of missing out on the Aidilfitri celebration. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Johor police: 57 ‘mat rempit’ surrender for fear of missing out on Aidilfitri

Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today told the private sector to venture into building more hotels to accommodate the growing number of international tourists coming to the state. — Picture by Sulok Tawie

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Sarawak minister urges private sector to build more hotels as tourism peaks

Records show that more than 25,000 online cheating cases were recorded last year involving losses of approximately RM850 million. ― iStock pic

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

Online scam syndicates paying RM500 each for mule accounts, says National Anti-Financial Crime chief

The traffic flow at several major highways is reported to be slow-moving as at 10.30 this morning. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 23 Apr 2023

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Ex-Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP, succeeding Razarudin

‘I told them I was allergic’: Passenger sues Singapore Airlines after shrimp meal triggers emergency landing

High Court discharges Najib in RM27m SRC case stalled since 2019, does not acquit

Hong Kong’s On Lee Noodle Soup has finally landed in Pavilion KL

Chinese student Zou Zhenhao — who raped 10 women and targeted dozens more — jailed for life in UK

Rafizi urges AGC to refile Najib’s SRC charges after court grants DNAA, slams delay since 2019 despite ‘clear money trail’

‘We collect taxes to return them to the people’: PM justifies SST expansion, says Malaysians to benefit through welfare aid

Amid rising costs, Putrajaya mulls allowing Malaysians to tap EPF Account 2 savings for private hospital cover

Tour bus with 36 Indian tourists crashes into divider on PLUS highway near Muallim in Perak, all escape unhurt

Selangor Sultan wants Muslim women’s rights group SIS to not use ‘Islam’ in name, cites ‘confusion’ among community

Contractor and ex-wife sentenced to 34 years for killing domestic helper in Penampang, cruelty revealed in court

Argus Residence: Celebrating the memories of a former Eurasian ‘enclave’ in George Town

‘I do not interfere’: Anwar says Najib’s RM27m SRC case discharge decision up to judge, AG

Energy Commission: Up to 19pc reduction as Putrajaya unveils progressive electricity tariff, new rebates for low-use households

Blackout, then blaze: What led up to the fatal fire that claimed the life of Hamzah Zainudin’s mother-in-law in Ipoh home

Eight firefighters rescue stranded hiker in Manjung

PM Anwar visits songstress Rohana Jalil in hospital

Sarawak has the means to set up boutique airline, says tourism minister

Chief Registrar office: Allegations of early closure of KL court complex bail counter untrue, bailors for accused failed to show up

Johor Sultan’s open house at Istana Besar sees throng of 18,000 visitors

State minister tells PAS nothing wrong with setting up casino in Sarawak

Report: Company sues Parliament’s chief administrator over aborted club project

Cops in Melaka arrest ‘lemang’ seller for assaulting customer who claimed rice not cooked properly

PKR lawmaker tells Sivakumar to go on leave pending completion of MACC probe

Melaka exco: Presence of various races at open houses shows unity in Malaysia is getting stronger

Repatriation of foreigners’ bodies from Malaysia difficult due to permit delay, says funeral service company

Ex-newscaster Ramly Abu Bakar dies

Johor police: 57 ‘mat rempit’ surrender for fear of missing out on Aidilfitri

Sarawak minister urges private sector to build more hotels as tourism peaks

Online scam syndicates paying RM500 each for mule accounts, says National Anti-Financial Crime chief

Slow-moving traffic on major highways this morning