Nation

Construction of Melaka Hospital's Women and Children's Block on track

MELAKA: The construction of the Women and Children's Block of the Melaka Hospital is on track despite delays caused by a complicated and lengthy technical process involving various government agencies.

Nation

NRD reforms needed following ten-year delay in IC case, says EAIC

PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has revealed that an investigation into an identity card application handled by the National Registration Department (NRD) faced serious delays, taking more than 10 years to be resolved.

Sabah & Sarawak

Phase 1 of Kuching Urban Transportation System project almost 30% complete, says state govt

KUCHING: The overall progress of phase one of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project stood at 29.89% as of April this year, the Sarawak Legislative Assembly was told.

Nation

Lima '25 kicks off with spectacular aerial display by RMAF

LANGKAWI: An aerial display by three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft and three Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets, belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), kick-started the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25) on Tuesday (May 20).

Nation

Liverpool fan club in Ipoh to have open-top bus parade following Red's EPL win

IPOH: An open-top bus parade will be held here to "paint the town red" in commemoration of Liverpool Football Club's Premier League win this season.

Nation

GOF seizes nearly RM2mil worth of drugs at Tok Awang Belulang illegal jetty

KOTA BHARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized around 56kg of cannabis worth over RM1.95million in a raid at the Tok Awang Belulang illegal jetty in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas on Monday (May 19).

Nation

Rohingya girl swept away by currents after falling into drain near Kampung Cheras Baru

KUALA LUMPUR: An 11-year-old Rohingya girl has gone missing after being swept away by strong currents in a drain in front of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) Hall in Kampung Cheras Baru on Monday (May 19).

Nation

Unity within PKR crucial to face GE16, says Nurul Izzah

SEREMBAN: Unity within the party is a crucial element in facing future challenges, especially in preparation for the 16th General Election (GE16), says Nurul Izzah Anwar.

Sabah & Sarawak

Chinese tourist drowns in diving mishap in Semporna

KOTA KINABALU: A Chinese couple's diving trip to the beautiful Sipadan Island of Semporna turned ugly when the man drowned in an unfortunate turn of events.

Nation

Disabled teen, mum rescued after flood hits Teluk Intan home

IPOH: A disabled teenage boy was rescued after floods struck his home at Kg Melayu in Langkap, Teluk Intan.

Nation

Trailer lorry driver killed in four-vehicle crash in Perak

IPOH: A 40-year-old trailer driver died after a four-vehicle collision at KM366 of the southbound North-South Expressway (Plus), between Sungkai and Slim River.

Nation

Lima '25 opens in Langkawi, showcasing cutting-edge aerospace, maritime tech

LANGKAWI: The tranquil skies of Langkawi will once again be filled with the roar of aircraft, as the surrounding seas are graced with the impressive presence of defence assets from various nations participating in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (Lima '25).

Nation

Two men nabbed in Ipoh with drugs

IPOH: Police arrested two men and seized about RM4,361 worth of drugs at a house in Jalan Sungai Nibong in Teluk Intan.

Nation

Old mortar shell discovered at Penang construction site

GEORGE TOWN: An old mortar shell was discovered at construction site in Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang here on Monday (May 19) night.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah breaks coral planting record

KOTA KINABALU: A large-scale reef restoration effort in Sabah has landed in the Malaysia Book of Records after 12,000 coral fragments were laid in the sea around Kudat in what is recognised as the "largest coral fragment planting initiative".

Nation

More divorce cases in Johor Syariah Court in 2024

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The total number of divorce cases filed in the Syariah Court throughout Johor increased from 7,174 in 2023 to 7,306 last year, says state exco member Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid.

Nation

No need to bear the burden alone

KUALA LUMPUR: A bitter reality is faced by some Muslim couples where the husband shirks his responsibilities in providing for his wife and children, especially when the wife is also working.

Nation

Drones to monitor gas pipelines

GEORGE TOWN: Penang, which has 42km of gas pipelines running through its territory, will use drones to monitor these areas every week.

STARPICKS

EMPOWERING ASEAN WITH SMART COLLABORATION

THE 2025 Asean Leadership and Partnership Forum (ALPF) is set to promote economic co-operation, business collaboration and alliance between governments, businesses and civil society to advance sustainable and inclusive development.

Nation

E-ART system alignment update soon, says exco member

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The proposed final alignment for the Elevated Automated Rapid Transit (E-ART) system is expected to be known in several months' time, says a Johor executive councillor.