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Police seize 167 tonnes of frozen food in Kajang for crackdown on smuggling, halal fraud

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- Police have crippled a major illegal frozen food syndicate in Kajang, seizing 167 tonnes of products worth RM12.4 million and arresting five individuals. The syndicate is susp... Read More


Rain Rave knife case sparks debate: Can offenders with mental disorders face charges in court?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- The recent knife-wielding incident at the Rain Rave Water Music Festival in Bukit Bintang has raised questions surrounding the treatment of individuals with mental disorders wi... Read More


Pearlly Chua says Malaysian actors need to look beyond films - and explains how 'Mother Bhumi' changed the way she sees rice

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- With a career spanning more than four decades, Pearlly Chua remains one of the most respected voices in Malaysia's performing arts scene. The actress and acting coach is known... Read More


MetMalaysia issues severe weather alert for Klang Valley, Johor, East Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- Malaysia's Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning this evening covering wide swaths of Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, cautioning resident... Read More


Flare-wielding convoy: Police hunt group after viral video shows Bukit Bintang stunt

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- Police are hunting for a group of men who were captured on video igniting flares from the back of a moving pickup truck in the heart of Bukit Bintang early Sunday morning. The... Read More


District police chief in Sarawak under probe for allegedly harassing female officer

KUCHING, May 18 -- A District Police Chief (KPD) in Sarawak is currently under investigation over allegations of sexually harassing a female officer. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal ... Read More


Dewan Rakyat Speaker's Office confirms receiving Rafizi, Nik Nazmi's resignation letters

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- The Dewan Rakyat Speaker's Office has confirmed it has received the official resignation letters from Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, formally notifying Parlia... Read More


Reporting for duty? Curious hornbill amuses Lutong firefighters with window knocks (VIDEO)

MIRI, May 18 -- Lutong fire station personnel were left intrigued and amused when a hornbill repeatedly knocked on the windows of the station's control centre. The unusual encounter occurred around 1... Read More


Semiconductor industry in Malaysia remains stable despite conflict in Middle East

GEORGE TOWN, May 18 -- The semiconductor industry in the country, including in Penang, remains stable despite the prolonged conflict in Middle East, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azi... Read More


Malaysian feature 'Tarung: Unforgiven' success continues with RM15.7m collection within 11 days screening

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 -- The local feature film Tarung: Unforgiven continues to ride a wave of success. Directed by Razaisyam Rashid, the action film has grossed RM15.7 million within 11 days of scree... Read More