Day: October 11, 2024

Police arrested a foreign woman suspected of obstructing traffic and committing public nuisance in Setia Alam two days ago. Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that a urine test revealed the 32-year-old woman, who recently went viral on social media, tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). He said the woman, identified as a homeless individual, entered Malaysia four years ago as a tourist but failed to return to her home country due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lack of funds. Prior to the arrest, police received a call from a member of the public around 4.50 pm regarding

The 15th edition of the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) has generated over RM5 billion in potential business leads, representing tangible steps toward a greener future for Malaysia and the region, said Minister Of Natural Resources And Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Speaking at the appreciation hi-tea ceremony to mark the closing of IGEM 2024 held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here today, he said this year’s event had seen unprecedented participation, with over 58,414 visitors from 55 countries and 485 exhibition booths showcasing innovative solutions. ‘We were privileged to host 50 international

A total of 763 areas throughout Pahang have been listed as flood risk locations or ‘hotspots’,” said Pahang Civil Defence Force (APM) director Col (PA) Che Adam A Rahman. He said data obtained from the Pahang Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) showed the district with the highest risk was Temerloh with 185 locations, followed by Jerantut (106), Pekan (89), Lipis (88), Bera (70), Kuantan (64), Raub (56), Maran (51), Bentong (23), Rompin (20) and Cameron Highlands (11). “Most of the areas at risk of flooding are along the river and our team will monitor these locations periodically according to the

The Federal Court will hear on Nov 12 an application brought by former Perak executive councillor Paul Yong to admit new evidence in an attempt to overturn his conviction for raping his maid five years ago. His lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, when contacted, confirmed that Yong filed the application early this week. A case management session was held today before Federal Court deputy registrar Faezahnoor Hassan. Hisyam also said the hearing of Yong’s appeal against his conviction and imprisonment, initially fixed on Oct 23, has been rescheduled to Nov 25. On March 1, this year, the Court of

Guardian Malaysia celebrates its 57th year of operations with a series of activities that reinforce its commitment to nurturing the beauty and wellbeing of Malaysians. The activities include the Pink October campaign, the launch of new, exclusive beauty and wellbeing brands and an exclusive 57 per cent discount promotion. According to Guardian Malaysia marketing director Anna Ng, these initiatives were aimed at reminding and encouraging Malaysians from all walks of life to prioritise their beauty and wellbeing. ‘Outer beauty and inner wellbeing require daily nurturing. This includes having knowledge about what’s good for you and being able to access the

As anticipation builds for the national Budget 2025, which will be tabled in Parliament on Oct 18, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia has presented its vision, prioritising an ambitious agenda for advancing higher education, research, and innovation in the nation. Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, Provost and Chief Executive Officer of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia said that while Budget 2024’s allocation of RM16.3 billion for higher education is a commendable increase from the previous year’s RM15.3 billion, there remains potential for further improvement given the current global economic landscape. Mushtak, who is also the Chairman of the Vice Chancellors Council for Private Universities (VCCPU), noted