Category: General

KLUANG, Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah in the Mahkota state by-election, also a registered voter in the constituency, cast his vote at the polling station at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Perdana. Clad in a batik shirt and a songkok, he arrived at the polling station at 8.54 am and finished voting about 15 minutes later. Met by reporters after casting his vote, Syed Hussien advised voters, including those staying outside the constituency, to fulfil their responsibility. Polling ends at 6 pm today “Come and exercise your right. and thank you to those who have voted,’ he

KLUANG, The Orang Asli were among the early birds who fulfilled their responsibilities in the Mahkota state by-election today. The Tok Batin of Kampung Tanah Runtuh here, Mohd Noorsham Abdullah, 49, said he got up as early as 6 am and got the villagers together to go to the polls. “We came in a group of 15 people. The polling station is just nearby. By 7 am, we were already at the polling station. “We don’t want to miss out on electing our representative. After all, the process is easy and it’s over in just a few minutes,’ he said

SEREMBAN, A woman was killed while four others were injured in a crash involving a tipper lorry and five cars at Jalan Persiaran Negeri near the Persiaran Golf traffic light junction, Nilai here this afternoon. Nilai district deputy police chief DSP Mat Ghani Lateh said the victim, 31, sustained serious injuries to her body and head after being pinned during the 3.45 pm crash and was confirmed dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations revealed that the tipper lorry carrying a load of san was driven by a man, 30, and was heading from Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, Sepang to Nilai

Manila: A vibrant show of the enduring Spanish influence on Philippine culture and the Filipinos’ deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary took center stage at the recently held Fiesta Hispano-Filipino in Intramuros. The event, a culminating part of the month-long Fiesta de Intramuros that honors the walled city’s patroness, Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, highlighted the intricate and centuries-old bond between Spain and the Philippines. Guests were treated to nostalgic performances of Filipino folk songs like ‘Leron Leron Sinta’ and ‘Kalesa,’ celebrating the Philippines’ cultural legacy, as well as renditions of iconic Spanish songs such as ‘Hasta

Manila: National University whipped University of the East, 67-39, and stretched its winning streak to six in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday. Pringle Fabruada led NU with 11 points and three rebounds while Nicole Pring contributed 10 points, two assists, and one steal. NU likewise extended its winning streak over UE to 27 games. ‘We got balanced minutes today and yes, we got our sixth win, but that’s the goal for today after the final buzzer. We want to stay on top,’ NU coach Aris Dimaunahan said. NU eyes