Cops Nab Foreigner For Suspected Sexual Assault In Seri Kembangan

KUALA LUMPUR, Police arrested a foreign national suspected of attempting to abduct and sexually assault a nine-year-old girl in Seri Kembangan near here yesterday.

Serdang police chief ACP A. A. Anbalagan said in the 11 pm incident, the girl was pla…

Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain Warning For Several States

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, expected to affect several states until 6 pm today.

In a statement, MetMalaysia said the warnings cover Perlis a…

Employers Urged To Host Family Day Events To Promote Work-life Balance, Mental Wellbeing

LAWAS, Private sector employers are encouraged to take advantage of tax relief by organising family days and family-oriented activities, thereby promoting a balance between family and work.

Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister Da…

PM Anwar Proposes Dr Syed Husin Ali Chair To Honour Scholar’s Legacy At UM

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the establishment of the Dr Syed Husin Ali Chair at any faculty of Universiti Malaya (UM) to delve deeper into the scholar’s intellectual contributions.

Anwar said he has asked Hig…

Sabah Expands Rumah Mesra SMJ Programme To 40 Units Per State Assembly

SIPITANG, Sabah will increase the construction of Rumah Mesra Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) homes to 40 units for each State Legislative Assembly from next year. The move is to help the poor who cannot afford to own their own homes, said Chief Minister Datuk…

Melaka Targets 88 Pct Home Ownership By 2030 – Chief Minister

MELAKA, Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh announced that the state government is targeting 88 per cent home ownership by 2030.

He noted that at least 4,191 housing units need to be built annually to achieve this goal.

“According to a r…

Floods: Evacuees Rise To 8,066 In Kedah As At 8 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, A total of 8,066 flood evacuees are currently housed in 41 temporary relief centres across Kedah as of 8 pm tonight, marking a slight increase from the 8,022 evacuees from 2,568 families reported at 4 pm.

According to the Disaster Info…