Category: General

KUALA LUMPUR, The journey of the Speedy Tigers to reach the semifinals of the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) is still uncertain, despite their comeback to draw 3-3 against South Korea in Hulunbuir, China, today. Coach Sarjit Singh’s team fell behind in the 6th minute after South Korea’s Yang Jihun converted a penalty corner to give his team the lead but forward Muhamad Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal equalised with a field goal in the 28th minute. Malaysia then took the lead when another striker, Norsyafiq Sumantri, scored a field goal in the 35th minute, but that lead lasted only seven

MUKAH, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has today approved an allocation of RM55.6 million to spur development on Pulau Bruit in the Daro district near here, ensuring the area is included in the state’s growth plans. The funds will support several key projects, including a RM45 million affordable housing scheme, the construction of an agricultural centre and food court valued at RM5 million and RM5.6 million worth of repairs for the Semop Fishermen’s Resettlement Housing Project. “We will implement a new housing scheme similar to those in Kampung Datu and Kemuyang in Sibu. I have approved 56

KLUANG, The Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28 will feature a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN). BN has nominated Kluang UMNO youth chief Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah, 40, to defend the seat won during the previous state election, while PN is fielding former Johor footballer, Mohamad Haizan Jaafar, 61. Returning Officer Azurawati Wahid announced the two candidates after the nomination process at Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail here concluded at 10 am. Syed Hussien submitted his nomination form at 9 am, followed shortly by Mohamad Haizan, also known as ‘Coach Haizan,’ five minutes later,

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Police have opened an investigation paper over a screenshot, which has gone viral, of a fast food purchase receipt containing words insulting Islam. The incident was believed to have occurred at a fast food restaurant in Taman Inderawasih, Perai here yesterday. Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) District Police chief ACP Helmi Aris said they are investigating the case under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. “We received a report regarding the incident from a fast food restaurant worker in Taman Inderawasih at 11.48 pm yesterday. “At 8.40 am today, police

MELAKA, The Bulan Malaysia Sihat Sejahtera (BMSS) celebration in Melaka has been expanded to the district level through activities undertaken by the state health department to empower the people’s health. State Health, Human Resource and Unity Committee chairman Datuk Ngwe Hee Sem said the move complemented the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) initiatives to realise the government’s goals to produce a healthy society by cultivating a healthy lifestyle. “The three-day state-level celebration, from Sept 13, will be held at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), involving all Melaka Health Department sections and units as well as other agencies. “This BMSS