
One killed, seven injured in two-vehicle collision in Pekan
A medical assistant officer was killed, and seven others injured in a two-vehicle collision at KM 37 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat yesterday.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Parking spot scuffle: Victim receives 35 stitches - Police
Police were alerted by a woman who reported that her nephew had been slashed on the head by the suspect.
Thu Sep 05 2024

Police: Toddler found dead in Pantai Leman is murder suspect’s son
The suspect has confirmed that all three bodies are indeed those of his wife and children, police said.
Wed Aug 21 2024

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

Call for gov't to expedite establishment of sports university
Datuk Pekan Ramli said a sports university could also provide career opportunities for former athletes.
Tue Jul 30 2024

Nur Farah Kartini to be laid to rest in Pekan, Pahang
Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah's family said the exact location of her funeral will be announced later.
Wed Jul 17 2024

557 out of 1,065 sub-districts reached ageing category - DoSM
Out of 260 towns, 155 are classified as part of the ageing group and about 50 per cent of pekan have also reached the ageing category.
Mon Feb 26 2024

Drag bike race in Pekan not sanctioned by MAM - KBS
Professional drag racer Muhammad Hattem Rashdi got killed during the Malaysia Drag Bike National ET Record Championship Road Tour 2023.
Tue Sep 05 2023

Ahmad Yakob retains Pasir Pekan seat
Based on the Election Commission's results data, the 72-year-old Kelantan Pas commissioner defended the seat with a 12,811-vote majority.
Sat Aug 12 2023

Najib withdraws appeal over legal challenge to attend Parliament
The High Court had ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was no longer the Pekan MP with the dissolution of the lower house.
Fri Jul 28 2023

Where is Malaysian sports headed to? After worst performance in SEA Games history!
The Malaysian contingent comprising 676 athletes and officials recorded their worst-ever achievement in the history of the SEA Games by finishing in seventh position.
Wed May 17 2023

Mercedes-Benz launches first EV built in Malaysia
The first-all electric Mercedes-EQ built in Malaysia was launched at the automaker's production plant in Pekan, Pahang.
Wed Feb 15 2023

King calls on Malaysians to help the needy, victims of disasters
The floods which hit Kuantan and Pekan in Pahang since Feb 6 had affected 5,160 residents so far.
Wed Feb 08 2023

Prosecution withdraws appeals to forfeit monies totalling RM21.7 mln from 11 entities including Pekan UMNO
The prosecution today withdrew its appeals to forfeit monies totalling RM21.7 million belonging to 11 entities and individuals allegedly linked to 1MDB funds.
Mon Jan 30 2023

Continuous rain in Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, Sabah until Wednesday
Continuous rain is expected to occur in a few areas in Pahang, namely Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin while Dungun and Kemaman in Terengganu.
Mon Jan 23 2023

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