Three perish in pre-dawn fire that destroyed eight shophouses in Kota Kuala Muda
A cousin said the three had arrived at the premises early to avoid traffic and to prepare for the next day's business.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Charred remains of two victims found in shophouse fire near Sungai Petani
The firefighters found eight units of class B two-storey shophouses on fire and efforts were made to prevent the fire from spreading.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Evacuees due to high tide phenomenon in Kedah yet to return home
The 94 residents in six villages who were forced to leave their homes due to the high tide phenomenon two days ago have yet to return home and are still at four relief centres in Kota Kuala Muda.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Floods wreak havoc on west coast
The large high-tide phenomenon wreaks havoc on big swathes of the west coast and forced hundreds to evacuate their homes.
Wed Sep 21 2016
Pulau Langkawi, Kota Kuala Muda at risk of another tsunami?
Although it has been over a decade since the 2004 tsunami struck, Langkawi and Kota Kuala Muda in Kedah are still at risk of being hit, the Kedah Meteorology Department says.
Sun Dec 27 2015
2004 tsunami, a forgotten tragedy?
Despite having more than 10 people killed there, the tragedy seems to have been forgotten by many in Kota Kuala Muda.
Sat Dec 26 2015
Teen girl returns home after reported missing since Sept 22
The 17-year-old girl, Maisarah Zainol, who was reported missing since Sept 22 returned home safely last Friday.
Sun Oct 04 2015
Call to relocate remaining residents at Kota Kuala Muda
The Kedah government has been urged to relocate the remaining residents at Kota Kuala Muda hit by the tsunami 10 years ago.
Fri Dec 26 2014
'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