Domestic violence believed to be a factor in murder of mother, daughter
Investigations revealed the suspect had been living with his wife and three children in the abandoned building for the past week.
Tue Aug 20 2024
State polls: Sunny at most nomination centres, rainy weather in Alor Setar
The weather early this morning is reported to be sunny and favourable at most nomination centre locations for the six state elections today.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Japan ambassador to Malaysia fondly remembers discussion with Salahuddin Ayub
Takahashi Katsuhiko expressed condolences to the family of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Squid jiggling also a traditional activity in Kedah just like in East Coast states
Kuala Kedah in Alor Setar and Kuala Sala, come alive with squid jiggling activities that bring about a carnival like atmosphere.
Sun Feb 26 2023
Contractor fined RM30,000 for using fake bank account statements for tender
A contractor was fined RM30,000 today after pleading guilty to faking his bank account statements to obtain a public cleansing tender four years ago.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Kedah MB given until Feb 13 to file defence statement over suit filed by Anwar
Muhammad Sanusi was ordered to file his defence statement in a defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim the latest by this Feb 13.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Body of angler who went missing in Tasik Gubir found
The deceased, Muhammad Amirul, was found floating in mid-river 50 metres from where he was swept away by strong currents.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Labourer claims trial to sexually assaulting girl
It is understood that the accused, who is a father of five children, is related to the 10-year-old girl.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Alor Setar independent candidates take on infrastructure, petty traders issues
The infrastructure development in Alor Setar is among the agendas of former Kedah JKR director Datuk Dr Nordin Yunus who is contesting the GE15 as an independent candidate.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Three company owners fined RM50,000 for using fake bank account statements for tender
Judge Harmi Thamri said the punishment was meted out in the public's interest and set an example to the people for such offences.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Man fined RM4,000 for impersonating Raja Muda of Perak
A man was fined RM4,000 by the Alor Setar Magistrate's Court today after he pleaded guilty to impersonating the Raja Muda of Perak last June.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Three company owners fined RM50,000 each for using forged documents in contract bid
Three company owners were fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court today after they pleaded guilty to falsifying bank statements when tendering for a public cleaning contract in 2019.
Wed Aug 17 2022
18 people including one-year-old baby survive fire involving two houses
All the victims received initial treatment and were sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Alor Setar for shortness of breath.
Wed Jun 29 2022
ASP, corporal among five charged with smuggling of 119 migrants from Myanmar
An assistant superintendent and a police corporal were among the five individuals charged at the Sessions Court here today with smuggling 119 migrants from Myanmar into Malaysia last May.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Former company COO fined RM200,000 for using false document
A former COO of a solid waste management company was fined a total of RM200,000, in default 36 months' jail, by the Sessions Court to three alternative charges of using false documents in claims.
Thu Feb 17 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024