SEREMBAN, A man was killed, a woman was seriously injured and two others were hurt following an accident involving 10 vehicles, including two lorries carrying stones, at Lingkaran Tengah Seremban near a Caltex petrol station today. Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Hamlan Ishak said the man, believed to be in his 40s,…
KLUANG, Indian voters in the Mahkota state constituency hope that the new representative elected in the by-election will continue to ensure that their welfare is protected. Those interviewed by Bernama said that one of the priorities is to expand educational opportunities for Indian students and youth, besides empowering the local economic sector for the community….
KUALA LUMPUR, The ringgit has been on a uptrend against the US dollar today, moving to its highest close since Feb 2, 2023 at the close of trading today. At 6 pm, the local note rose to 4.2410/2460 versus the greenback from Tuesday’s close of 4.2535/2645. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam…
KOTA KINABALU, Employers involved in the plantation and agriculture sector in Sabah have been urged to give full cooperation and commitment to the Targeted Regularisation Programme. The programme allows employers in both sectors to legally register their foreign workers until December. Immigration Department (JIM) Sabah director Datuk Sh Sitti Saleha Habib Yusof said employers need…
SIK, A total of 32 cases of fallen trees were reported following a heavy downpour and storm that hit this district for about 10 minutes today. District Civil Defence Officer Lt (Civil Defence) Haisul Aishah Mohd Napiah said they received reports at 2.30 pm and deployed personnel to the affected areas to remove the fallen…
KOTA BHARU, The Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ II) is looking for the family or next-of-kin of an elderly patient who is currently receiving treatment in Ward 28 of the hospital. Its Corporate Communication Unit said the man, identified as Lam Kim Hock, who is in his 70s, was found at a shopping mall…
