Day: July 28, 2024

KOTA TINGGI, Police arrested seven men and a woman and seized 779.07 grammes of various types of drugs worth RM54,550.20 around the Sungai Papan area here on Wednesday. Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Hussin Zamora said all of them, aged between 19 and 51, were detained by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division in a special operation at around 3.40 a.m. He said the syndicate, which had been active since May, used a house located at the river mouth there as a repackaging site for drugs before distributing them to the local market. “Initial urine screening tests found six of

PUTRAJAYA, A total of 317 new dengue fever cases, including four deaths, were reported during the 29th Epidemiological Week (ME29), which is from July 14 to 20, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan. He said with the new cases recorded, the number of dengue cases had increased to 2,690 cases in ME29, from 2,373 cases in ME28, with a total of six deaths. The number of hotspot localities reported in ME29 was 94 compared to 100 in the previous week with 71 of them in Selangor, six each in Perak and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur

IPOH, The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has allocated RM14 million for the reconstruction of the Pasir Pinji Market, which will accommodate 214 traders. Minister Nga Kor Ming stated that the project, which is expected to be completed by 2027, will not only boost the local economy but could also potentially become a tourist attraction. “Today, I am announcing an RM14 million allocation to the Ipoh City Council for the construction of this five-star market, which I’m confident will be a source of pride for the city’s residents. “The market will feature several new characteristics, making it the

KUALA LUMPUR, A local Tamil film, Vijay LLB The Advocate, which brings a legal narrative and tells behind-the-scenes glimpses of court cases, will be in cinemas nationwide this Aug 1. Raaga radio presenter, Uthaya, who plays the lead role in the film, said Vijay LLB The Advocate not only offers an interesting plot but also an important message. ‘The film is adapted from a novel based on a true story and adapted with local elements. It promises a deep and captivating experience. “Although the title refers to the world of law, Vijay LLB The Advocate offers more than just a

PUTRAJAYA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today Malaysia has sent an application to Russia to join the BRICS intergovernmental organisation. Russia is the chairman of the organisation that also groups Brazil, India, China and South Africa. Anwar said in a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office that Malaysia’s desire to join the BRICS organisation was the main essence of his discussion with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov who called on the prime minister today at the Seri Perdana Complex. “Malaysia has sent a letter of application to join the (BRICS) organisation to Russia as the BRICS