Mystery biker honks away to save six from a fiery fate
There were five houses in total that caught fire, four of which were 90 per cent destroyed, said Ismail Mohd Zain.
Wed Nov 22 2023
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
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
Headmistress held for power abuse over purchase of school supplies
The headmistress of a special needs school in Sungai Petani was arrested for allegedly purchasing school supplies through her two companies.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Baling floods: Two LRA temporarily shut down due to turbid raw water
The temporary shut downs will affect 80,000 consumers in Kulim Hi-Tech Park and 121,000 users in Pinang Tunggal/Sungai Petani.
Wed Jul 06 2022
20 ex-MRSM students plead guilty to injuring schoolmate
Twenty former Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) students in Merbok pleaded guilty at the Magistrate's Court today to a charge of injuring their schoolmate in October 2020.
Wed Jun 22 2022
111 families affected by floods in Gurun
The villages were hit by flash floods following a three-hour downpour.
Thu Jun 02 2022
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
Lorry driver pleads not guilty to charge of causing death of two persons
A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court today to charges of driving in a reckless manner to an extent of causing the death of two individuals in an incident in Gurun last Monday.
Thu Mar 10 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
Construction of new KDA FC stadium does not involve state funds - Muhammad Sanusi
The proposal to build a new stadium for Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) in Sungai Petani will not involve state funds, says Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Prime Minister makes young 'reporter's' dream come true
Young 'reporter' Muhammad Haziq Mohd Asyraf from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani, who gained internet fame with his slick reporting style, has achieved his dream of interviewing the Prime Minister.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Lorry driver pleads not guilty to DUI over crash that killed cop
A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today on a charge with driving under the influence of drug, resulting in a road crash that caused the death of a policeman last Friday.
Mon Dec 27 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024