Nation

Families throng Penang columbariums to pay respects to ancestors

GEORGE TOWN: Several columbariums here are bustling with families paying homage to their ancestors and loved ones for the Winter Solstice Festival.

Nation

Govt to continue Special Recognition for Retirees, says Anwar

SUBANG JAYA: The government has agreed to continue the Special Recognition for Retirees (Penghargaan Khas Kepada Pesara - PKKP) for retirees and pension recipients who have previously received it, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Over 21kg of wagyu beef from Japan seized by Maqis in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: More than 21kg of wagyu beef from Japan has been seized at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex here.

Nation

Mohamad Hasan pays fine for smoking in prohibited area

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has paid the fine after being issued a compound for smoking in a prohibited area.

Nation

Official probe into harassment claims against UM professor underway, says ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Misconduct and any breach of procedure towards those in Higher Education Institutions is taken with utmost seriousness and action will be taken against those who go against the law, said the Higher Education Ministry.

Nation

Cops seize over 600 replica guns in KL, Kelantan raids

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have seized over 600 replica firearms along with two birds in a series of raids here and in Kelantan.

Sabah & Sarawak

End slander against Musa Aman, says former Sabah deputy chief minister

KOTA KINABALU: A former deputy chief minister under Tun Musa Aman’s state cabinet has urged an end to the slander campaign against the incoming Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT).

Nation

AED saves toddler’s life in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Having an automated external defibrillator (AED) on hand proved invaluable for volunteers who managed to keep a toddler alive until ambulance services arrived.

Nation

Monsoon surge predicted to last until Christmas Eve

PETALING JAYA: The ongoing monsoon surge is expected to continue until Christmas Eve on Tuesday (Dec 24).

Nation

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Perak, Selangor, Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected to affect Perak, Selangor and Sabah until noon on Saturday (Dec 21).

Nation

Johor Health Dept seizes vape products disguised as toys, food

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department has seized 989 vape or electronic cigarette products worth RM34,158 disguised as toys and food during a special operation conducted on Wednesday and Thursday.

Nation

Tourism Malaysia honours Indian key industry players for record arrivals

NEW DELHI: Malaysia is now truly recognised as a top destination for Indian tourists travelling abroad, says Malaysian High Commissioner to India Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa.

Nation

Highway users exempt from tolls for Christmas (Poll Inside)

KUALA LUMPUR: Highway users will be exempt from tolls on highways nationwide on 23 and 24 December in conjunction with Christmas celebrations.

Nation

Man found dead by nephew in Ipoh apartment

IPOH: A 68-year-old man was found dead at his home in Block C, Cherry Apartment here

Nation

Melaka deputy speaker 'rockstar' at PUMM dinner

MELAKA: Melaka Deputy State Legislative Speaker Kerk Chee Yee has turned into an instant "rockstar" after impressing young entrepreneurs with two classical Chinese songs during a dinner at a restaurant in Taman Cheng Utama.

Indonesia

Prabowo's D-8 address earns Malaysia's full support

KUALA LUMPUR: (Bernama) Malaysia has expressed full support for the speech delivered by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the D-8 Summit in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday (Dec 19).

Nation

Who is Ocean Infinity, the company resuming the search for MH370?

PETALING JAYA: Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity is set to be involved in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 for a second time.

STARPICKS

Pantai Hospitals - prepared for every emergency

IMAGINE a quiet evening when suddenly, you or someone you love feels a sharp pain in the chest. Panic sets in, and you rush to the nearest accident and emergency (A&E).

Nation

Man allegedly assaulted, held captive over pregnancy dispute

KOTA KINABALU: A man was allegedly beaten up, threatened and locked in a room by two men after he was accused of impregnating a family member in Tawau.

Nation

Next of kin grateful for renewed ‘glimmer of hope’

PETALING JAYA: Family members of those on board flight MH370 have expressed their gratitude to the government for continuing the search for the missing plane, calling it a “glimmer of hope on the horizon again”.