
Johari Abdul is new Dewan Rakyat speaker
Former Gurun assemblyman Datuk Johari Abdul was elected as the new Speaker of Dewan Rakyat to replace Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun.
Mon Dec 19 2022

Suspects killed in shoot-out with police wanted for armed-robbery cases in Kedah
Two men, wanted by the police for several armed robbery cases in Kedah, were shot dead in a shout-out with the police in Gurun two days ago (Dec 10).
Mon Dec 12 2022

Flood evacuees in Gurun increase to more than 500 tonight
The number of flood victims in Gurun increased to 541 people from 137 families at 9 pm today compared to 426 people from 111 families this afternoon.
Thu Jun 02 2022

111 families affected by floods in Gurun
The villages were hit by flash floods following a three-hour downpour.
Thu Jun 02 2022

Flash floods hit seven villages in Gurun early today
Seven villages in Mukim Gurun near Sungai Petani were hit by flash floods early today following a three-hour downpour.
Thu Jun 02 2022

Lorry driver pleads not guilty to charge of causing death of two persons
A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court today to charges of driving in a reckless manner to an extent of causing the death of two individuals in an incident in Gurun last Monday.
Thu Mar 10 2022

We heard loud bang before landslide - Resident
A house owner at Taman Permai Utama, Phase One in Jalan Jeniang-Gurun where landslide occurred yesterday said he heard a loud bang at the back of his house right before the incident happened.
Sun Sep 17 2017

Boy with meth pipe: Mother says it was to take revenge on ex-husband
Police arrested a woman, believed to be the biological mother to the boy who was forced to consume syabu by his mothers boyfriend.
Wed Jun 14 2017

IGP orders thorough investigation into case of religious teacher allegedly assaulted by two cops
A thorough investigation will be carried out by the Kedah police concerning the allegation of a religious teacher being assaulted by two policemen at the Gurun police station on Tuesday
Mon Feb 15 2016

IP opened on case of religious teacher allegedly assaulted by two cops
An investigation paper (IP) has been opened on the case of a religious teacher who was allegedly handcuffed and assaulted by two policemen at the Gurun police station on Tuesday.
Mon Feb 15 2016

Religious teacher traumatised after being assaulted by two cops
A religious teacher was traumatised after claiming being handcuffed and assaulted by two policemen at a police station in Gurun, Kedah last Tuesday.
Sun Feb 14 2016

Zahid, Nepal minister discuss on Nepalese workers
Nepal's Minister of State For Labour and Employment, Tek Bahadur Gurung made a courtesy call to the Deputy Prime Minister's office in Putrajaya today.
Tue Aug 25 2015

Nepal quake death toll rises to 5,057: official
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Nepal has risen to 5,057, the home ministry's national disaster management division said on Tuesday.
Tue Apr 28 2015

Police confirm explosion in Gurun was due to rocket ammo
The ammunition was of a type used by the Malaysian Armed Forces, Kedah acting police chief Zakaria Yusof says.
Sat Dec 27 2014

Residents traumatised by explosion that killed three people
Residents in Taman Ria Mesra 2 are still traumatised by the explosion that killed three people yesterday.
Thu Dec 25 2014

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025