
Fishermen net a 500 kg crocodile at Bagan Ajam
A group of fishermen caught a 500 kilogrammes crocodile using just a net at the Bagan Ajam fisherman's jetty yesterday.
Sat Sep 18 2021

Woman loses RM70,000 to Macau Scam syndicate
A private sector employee in Mak Mandin lost RM70,000 of her savings after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate recently.
Tue Aug 24 2021

Two varsity students lose RM27,545 in part-time job offer scam
Two university students lost RM27,545 after they were cheated by a syndicate offering part-time jobs on a well-known e-commerce platform, in separate incidents.
Sun Aug 15 2021

Two individuals lose RM27,490 in love scam
Two individuals lost RM27,490 to an online love scam syndicate in separate incidents in Butterworth recently.
Sat Aug 14 2021

Businesswoman loses RM117,000 to online gambling syndicate
The man tricked the victim into gambling with a fixed return of each transaction and promised to help market her products in China.
Sat Jul 10 2021

11 men held to assist probe into Butterworth funeral procession
The group of men, were believed to be friends of the man who died at the Seberang Jaya Hospital due to tuberculosis.
Mon Jun 21 2021

Cops tracking down individuals involved in Butterworth funeral procession
Police are tracking down a group of men for allegedly violating the SOP under the movement control restrictions by being involved in a funeral procession at Jalan Siram, Butterworth recently.
Sun Jun 20 2021

Four including three siblings detained with syabu worth RM204,400
Police arrested four individuals, including three siblings, and seized 5,244 grammes of syabu worth RM204,400 in a raid on a house in Kepala Batas here two days ago.
Sun May 23 2021

Boy dies when hit by SUV while cycling in front of house
ACP Noorzainy said Mohamad Aqil sustained serious injuries and was sent to Seberang Jaya Hospital, but died during treatment.
Mon Mar 22 2021

Cancer-stricken boy who had police car ride wish fulfilled, dies
The child's remains will be buried at the Bakar Kapor Mosque Cemetery, Penaga, at about 10 am today.
Mon Feb 22 2021

Cancer-stricken Corporal Azmi dies
Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said he was informed of the sad news by his officer.
Tue Jan 26 2021

Man abducted, beaten by three men after failing to settle debt
Seberang Prai Utara district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said the police received a report from a woman, 48, who witnessed the incident that occurred at 5.38 pm.
Fri Jan 15 2021

Park ordered to close seven days for RMCO non-compliance
Health Ministry issued the notice for the closure order because the parks management did not control the number of visitors present.
Sun Aug 16 2020

Police advise Lim supporters not to assemble outside court
Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) District Police Chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said Lim, 60, is expected to be charged in court on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Fri Aug 07 2020

Two family members killed, three others seriously injured in road crash on North South Expressway
He said the three injured in the crash were Rusnah's two-year-old grandson, Muhammad Faizureen Abdul Muhaimin, and two sons, ,Mohd Fairus, 36, and Muhammad Faizul, 30.
Sun Jun 21 2020

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025