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
Three firemen injured in fire-fighting operation at used paper processing plant
Three firefighters were injured during a fire-fighting operation at a used paper processing plant in Taman Perindustrian Ria Jaya near Sungai Petani today.
Tue Jan 17 2023
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
Manhunt for two men who drove pass roadblock
Police are tracking down two men known as 'Bob' and 'Fakrul' who fled from police inspection in Permatang Merbau, near Sungai Petani, yesterday.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Two dead, six injured in 10-vehicle crash
Two people were killed, six injured while three others escaped unhurt in a crash involving a lorry and nine motorcycles under the flyover at of the North-South Expressway near Sungai Petani.
Mon Mar 07 2022
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024