Malaysian mall shooter held family at gunpoint for 45 minutes in carjacking
Police have identified the gunman as a local in his 30s, with a criminal record including 11 prior criminal and drug-related offences.
Support needed for 40,000+ Malaysian civil servants identified as high risk for mental health issues
Interest groups say a better support system, including expanding the One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS), is necessary.
Setia Alam shooting: Rely on official sources for accurate information, says Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this was to prevent the spread of false information, which could cause public alarm.
Malaysia’s transport industry players call for safety, reasonable pricing from new vehicle inspectors
Pan Malaysian Bus Operators Association president Datuk Ashfar Ali said the removal of the monopoly by the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) meant that there would…
Lion Dance performers fell into sinkhole while performing in Malaysia’s Sabah
The incident occurred around 11am outside shops on Jalan Bunga, where the concrete pavement sank about a metre deep, startling spectators. Three performers fell into the hole.
Elder abuse in Malaysia is a ticking time bomb
Experts studying the challenges of the ageing population emphasise the need for legal, social and ethical solutions.
No avian flu cases in Malaysia, but caution urged
Malaysian Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad advised the public especially those travelling to flu-ridden nations like Japan to maintain hygiene, observe cough…
Vaping ban won’t stop addiction, says Malaysian Health Minister
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said with new regulations, rather than a ban, on smoking products, the government will be able to monitor and prevent sales to minors.
Revisiting Chinese-Malaysian journalist Teoh Beng Hock: Fireman used to act out possible scenarios
Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, when met at the scene on February 4, said that several possible situations were tested to see the possibility of…
Regulation key to curbing underage vape use, says Malaysian industry group
Malaysian Organisation of Vape Entities president Samsul Kamal Ariffin said since the exemption of nicotine as a controlled substance under the Poisons Act in March 2023, the…