
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

Salahuddin's demise a huge loss - PM Anwar
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub as a strong figure who works and is very obedient to trust and responsibility.
Mon Jul 24 2023

Salahuddin Ayub dies aged 61
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub died after undergoing surgery due to brain haemorrhage.
Mon Jul 24 2023

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

Cattle breeder found dead with gunshot, stab wounds
A cattle breeder was found dead, with gunshot and stab wounds, by the roadside in Sungai Petani last night, according to the police.
Tue Aug 24 2021

Thorough investigation into death in police custody in Yan
The investigation was to determine whether there were elements of violence, negligence or misconduct by police personnel as well as possibility of injury during the arrest.
Fri Feb 05 2021

Post-mortem on Corporal Baharuddin completed
The post-mortem on the remains of the General Operations Force (GOF) personnel Corporal Baharuddin Ramli, 54, has been completed.
Tue Nov 24 2020

Another new cluster detected in Kedah - Health D-G
Another new COVID-19 cluster has been detected in Kedah today, with three cases recorded from the Tembok Cluster in Alor Setar, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Wed Sep 30 2020

COVID-19: 24 new cases 18 local transmissions, six imported - Health DG
The highest number, involving 13 cases, was from the Sungai Cluster in Kedah while two cases were from the Benteng Cluster in Sabah.
Wed Sep 09 2020

HSB reduces non-urgent surgeries, priority to COVID-19 cases
The management of emergency cases at the hospital is as usual while appointments at the specialist clinics will be re-scheduled.
Sat Aug 08 2020

COVID-19: Six new cases from Sivagangga cluster detected
Six of the 15 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in the country today were detected from the Sivagangga PUI (persons under investigation) Cluster.
Thu Aug 06 2020

COVID-19 death toll in Malaysia rises to 21
The deadly COVID-19 has claimed the life of another tabligh member today, bringing the death toll due to the disease in Malaysia so far to 21.
Thu Mar 26 2020

Siamese man found injured with hands, legs tied with metal chain
ASP Mohd Radzuan Othman said the police were alerted about the incident by the victim's father who got the news about his son at 10.30 pm.
Sun Sep 03 2017

Two teenagers killed after car skids, hits tree
Two teenagers were killed after their car skidded and hit a tree near SMK Tunku Laksamana, Kuala Kedah, here, early today.
Thu Jun 22 2017

Bangladeshi man killed, dismembered in Sungai Petani
A Bangladeshi man was found brutally murdered with dismembered parts of his body stuffed in three plastic sacks in a house in Kampung Pengkalan Lebai Man, Sungai Petani early today.
Tue Jun 13 2017

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