Bangkok begins ban of its world famous street food The Star 2026-09-20 | Bangkok begins ban of its world famous street food
Arrested IS militants were targetting senior cops, VVIPs, says Saifuddin The Star 2024-06-25 | The recent arrests of eight suspected Islamic State (IS) militants are based on actionable intelligence gathered by the Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division (E8), says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.The Home Minister said the arrests of the suspects under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) were because they posed a threat to safety and public order.Read more at https://shorturl.at/obJ03WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Malaysia will strive to reach Tier 1 in Trafficking In Persons report, says Saifuddin The Star 2024-06-25 | Despite Malaysia being placed in Tier 2 of the United States State Department Trafficking In Persons (TIP) 2024 report, the Home Ministry will continue to make improvements in curbing human trafficking and forced labour, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.The Home Minister told reporters after attending the closing ceremony for the Retired Senior Police Officers Association of Malaysia's annual general meeting on Tuesday (June 25).Read more at https://shorturl.at/mPxytWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
MAFS produces 24,800 agricultural TVET graduates, Dewan Rakyat told The Star 2024-06-25 | The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has successfully produced 24,800 graduates through its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in the field of agriculture. In response to a supplementary question from Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin), Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup highlighted that the marketability of agricultural TVET graduates has been on an upward trend.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
TVET: Govt is colour blind in providing opportunities to all, says Zahid The Star 2024-06-25 | The government takes a colour-blind stance in providing opportunities for Malaysians to attend Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Ahmad Zahid said that this approach is evident in the government's efforts to open up opportunities for students regardless of race to undergo TVET-related training in China.Read more at https://shorturl.at/kPv7gWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Over 13,000 students benefitted from free use of stadium facilities The Star 2024-06-25 | More than 13,000 students have benefitted from the free use of stadium facilities for the organisation of sports tournaments at the school level organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and the Stadium Corporation of Malaysia (PSM) since October 2023, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (June 25). Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the rental exemption initiative for schools aligns with the ministry's efforts to popularise the use of sports facilities at the grassroots level.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
National security threatened by sale of MAHB shares, claims Opposition MPs The Star 2024-06-25 | Opposition lawmakers remain adamant that selling Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) shares to foreign entities will threaten national security.Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) on Tuesday (June 25) claimed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to explain to the Dewan Rakyat that Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) could access the travellers' data once the deals are formalised.Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin (PN-Putrajaya) also questioned the government's decision to allow a foreign company to manage the country’s strategic assets.Read more at tinyurl.com/yc73hw99WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Malaysias open trade policy remains, including with the United States, says Anwar The Star 2024-06-25 | Malaysia will remain an open trading nation, including with the United States, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.During his keynote speech at the 47th American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) annual general meeting on Tuesday (June 25), the Prime Minister said the collaboration between Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and New York-based firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is crucial to the country.Read more at https://shorturl.at/NGUMtWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
MITI, MOT to mull bolstering airport infrastructure for semiconductor exports The Star 2024-06-25 | The government will implement measures to bolster airport infrastructure supporting the country’s semiconductor exports in order to achieve the aspirations of the National Semiconductor Strategy. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said his ministry (MITI) will discuss the issue with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) soon. WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Mosar team save climber suffering from low temperatures at Mount Kinabalu The Star 2024-06-25 | Firemen carried a male climber who had suffered extreme cold down from the Panalaban base camp at Mount Kinabalu.Ranau Fire and Rescue Services Department chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said a team from the Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar) was dispatched to the location after receiving a distress call from a mountain guide at 2.55pm on Monday (June 24).Read more at https://shorturl.at/uDVPpWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Julian Assange released from UK prison, returning home The Star 2024-06-25 | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in the United Kingdom and is flying to Australia, reported Sputnik.Earlier, court documents revealed that Assange is expected to plead guilty to a US espionage charge as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors.Read more at https://shorturl.at/9wAh1WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
PM: MAHB sale to foreign company is false narrative by Opposition The Star 2024-06-25 | Talks of the sale of Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) to a foreign company which is to be taken over by Blackrock is a false narrative created by the Opposition, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The Prime Minister lambasted the Opposition who played up the issue although they had dealt with Blackrock directly when they were in power.Read more at bit.ly/4ezyQurWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
PM: Malaysia will continue to uphold Palestinian rights The Star 2024-06-25 | Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterates that Malaysia will continue to uphold the rights of the people of Palestine.He says Malaysia will persist in its stance at the global level through international meetings and summits with other major world leaders.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
PM: GIP selected after agreeing to appoint Malaysian as MAHB chairman and CEO The Star 2024-06-25 | Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) was selected after the company agreed to continue appointing a Malaysian citizen as Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd’s (MAHB) chairman and CEO and to maintain the collective national majority ownership of shares.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted that besides GIP, other bidders had disagreed with the strict requirements set by Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Employees Provident Fund.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Peruvians welcome winter solstice with Incan ceremony for the sun The Star 2024-06-25 | Performers recreated the ancient Incan Festival of the Sun or Inti Raymi in the Peruvian city of Cusco on Monday (June 24) to mark the winter solstice. WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
17 Chinese nationals killed in South Korean battery plant fire The Star 2024-06-25 | South Korean fire department officials said Monday that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Cabinet agrees to extend Bestinets contract, says Saifuddin The Star 2024-06-24 | The Cabinet has agreed to extend the contract for Bestinet Sdn Bhd, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.The Home Minister said that the decision was made by the Cabinet "weeks ago" and that a special committee headed by the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, along with other ministerial and Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) representatives, will discuss the terms and conditions for the management of the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS).Read more at https://shorturl.at/QyPLdWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Possible threats to King, PM foiled with arrest of eight suspected extremists, says Home Minister The Star 2024-06-24 | Possible threats against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and the Prime Minister were thwarted after the police arrested eight people for suspected links to extremist ideologies.At a press conference in Putrajaya on Monday (June 24) Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the suspects were arrested in an operation on Saturday and Sunday (June 22 and 23).Read more at https://shorturl.at/VkT0VWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Loke rubbishes claims in Boses book about DAP The Star 2024-06-24 | DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has dismissed claims by international correspondent Romen Bose that the party leaders had sought to "rebuild the Chinese population" during the last Pakatan Harapan administration.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Miza Ozawa jailed two months for soliciting prostitution The Star 2024-06-24 | A six-month pregnant woman was sentenced to two months in jail by the Bandar Baru Bangi Sessions Court on Monday (June 24) for soliciting clients for prostitution via the Telegram app under the pseudonym ‘Miza Ozawa’.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Identities of those behind Sulu claimants will be revealed after all legal appeals settled The Star 2024-06-24 | The identities of the instigators and traitors behind the Sulu claimants will be made known once all legal appeals are finally settled, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The Minister in charge of Law and Institutional Reforms said this when replying to a question raised by William Leong (PH-Selayang) in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 24). Read more at https://shorturl.at/eHL9AWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Govt welcomes airlines increasing fleet size as it will lead to competitive airfares The Star 2024-06-24 | The government welcomes any move by local airlines to increase the size of their fleet as that would lead to more competitive airfares, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.He said this is because airfares have dynamic pricing and the government has no control over the pricing of air tickets, except for domestic travel during festive seasons in the country.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Hillside residents in Kundasang advised to take extra care after Mt Kinabalu landslips The Star 2024-06-24 | People, especially those staying on or near hillslopes in the Kundasang highlands, Kota Kinabalu have been advised to take extra precautions in light of the present rainy period.Ranau Fire and Rescue station chief Ridwan Mohd Taib issued the advice following the landslides that occurred on Mount Kinabalu on Sunday (June 23).Read more at https://shorturl.at/UF8E6WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Batik Air, Kia ink MoU to promote sustainable terminal transport service at KLIA The Star 2024-06-24 | Batik Air passengers can now enjoy eco-friendly and sustainable terminal transfer service starting Monday (June 24).Transport Minister Anthony Loke who witnessed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony on Monday (June 24), highlighted the importance of having such service as Malaysia is set to be a focal point for government and business leaders from the region as the country takes over the chairmanship of Asean next year.Read more at tinyurl.com/4x2tw7ex WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Special plates for EVs await finalisation, says Loke The Star 2024-06-24 | The announcement of the electric vehicle (EV) special plates will be made after the technical stage is finalised, says Anthony Loke.The Transport Minister said the process of creating the special plates is ongoing, with the vendor yet to be appointed.Read more at tinyurl.com/5cpkwry8 WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Trio detained over replica pistol video The Star 2024-06-24 | A prank backfired on three men in Kuching after a video showing one of them pointing what appeared to be a pistol at another, went viral.In a statement on Monday (June 24), district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the trio, aged 23 to 26, were arrested in Matang at 2.30pm on Sunday and a replica pistol as well as a car were also seized.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Second LCS over 64% complete, says Khaled The Star 2024-06-24 | The construction of the second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has reached 64.66% completion, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.Responding to a query from Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz (Perikatan-Tanah Merah) on Monday (June 24) about the latest progress percentage and the total payments made by the Defence Ministry to Lumut Naval Shipyard (Lunas), Mohamed Khaled explained that the payments for the second LCS are governed by the terms of the signed contract, which does not tie payments to the progress of each individual ship.In response to a supplementary question from Ikmal Hisham regarding the potential acquisition of the recently decommissioned HMAS Anzac from Australia for temporary use by the navy, Mohamed Khaled stated that the ship is not suitable for such use.Read more at tinyurl.com/44cx3ydwWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Rescuers wheel out body bags after factory fire kills multiple people in South Korea The Star 2024-06-24 | A fire at a lithium battery factory in the South Korean city of Hwaseong on Monday (June 24) killed at least 16 people.At least five people remained missing.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
NRES first govt body to participate in MAG corporate carbon programme The Star 2024-06-24 | The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Ministry is set to become the first government body to participate in Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) corporate carbon programme.After witnessing the MAG’s 2023 Sustainability Report launch on Monday (June 24), NRES minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad highlighted that this initiative underscores the ministry’s commitment to offsetting greenhouse gases generated by official travel.However, the minister noted that discussions between the two parties are still in the early stages, and no concrete outline has been established yet.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Amir Hamzahs diesel subsidy rationalisation explanation sets off heated debate in Dewan Rakyat The Star 2024-06-24 | Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan’s explanatory speech on the diesel subsidy rationalisation in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 24) triggered a heated debate between the Opposition and government blocs.Read more at tinyurl.com/ywcrsu6v WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Rosmah applies to stay hearing of suit by lebanon-based jeweller The Star 2024-06-24 | Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has applied to stay the proceedings of the suit filed against her by Lebanon-based jeweller, Global Royalty Trading SAL, over the loss of more than 40 pieces of jewellery.The application, filed on June 7 was to stay the proceedings of the suit pending the decision of her appeal at the Court of Appeal against a High Court decision which dismissed her application to include the government and the police as the third party in the case.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
MCMC blocked 549 pornographic websites and 69 prostitution websites this year, says Teo The Star 2024-06-24 | The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) blocked 549 pornographic websites and 69 prostitution-related websites between Jan 1 to June 1 this year, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.The Deputy Minister told the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 24) that the MCMC had also collaborated with various social media providers, including X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram, to remove 308 instances of pornographic content and 838 cases of prostitution-related content from their platforms during the same period.Responding to a query from Beaufort MP Datuk Siti Aminah Aching regarding measures against online prostitution activities, Teo explained that engagement sessions with social media platform providers are ongoing to enhance commitment and cooperation in monitoring and controlling harmful content on these platforms.Read more at tinyurl.com/3ehrmdxkWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Wan Saiful referred to Rights and Privileges Committee over allegedly misleading statements The Star 2024-06-24 | Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan has been referred to the Rights and Privileges Committee to determine whether his statements in February and March were misleading to the Dewan Rakyat.The motion stated that Wan Saiful’s remarks on matters currently under court consideration “could be construed as detrimental to the interests of the parties in the case.”Read more at tinyurl.com/45stuxa4 WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Nightclub deejay pleads not guilty to obstructing cops on duty The Star 2024-06-24 | A 26-year-old nightclub deejay claimed trial at a Magistrate's Court in Ayer Keroh to to a charge of obstructing police officers from carrying out their duties.The plea of the accused, Ngo Wei Kian, was recorded before Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni on Monday (June 24).Read more at tinyurl.com/32fe4rx7WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Six suspects remanded in brawl case involving severed hand The Star 2024-06-24 | Six men, suspected of involvement in a fight that resulted in a victim's hand being severed at the wrist in front of Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Tanjung Rambutan, Perak, have been remanded for five days until Friday.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Landslides on Mt Kinabalu after continuous heavy rain The Star 2024-06-24 | Heavy rain over the last 48 hours triggered landslides on Mount Kinabalu in Kundasang, Ranau, Sabah early Sunday (June 23).The first incident is believed to have occurred at about 1.20am and a mud flood on one side of the mountain occurred at 5am.Authorities are monitoring the situation.Read more at https://shorturl.at/6ysISWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Govt confident of achieving 2024 inflation, GDP targets even with diesel subsidy retargeting The Star 2024-06-24 | The government is confident that Malaysia will still achieve its official inflation rate and economic growth projections for 2024 even with the implementation of the diesel subsidy retargeting, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.The government is targeting headline inflation of 2.0-3.5 per cent and gross domestic product growth of 4.0-5.0 per cent for this year.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Proactive measures kept prices in check after diesel subsidy rationalisation, Dewan Rakyat hears The Star 2024-06-24 | The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has issued 210 written notices and opened seven investigation papers concerning traders who have raised prices following the diesel subsidy rationalisation, Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh informed the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 24).Fuziah also mentioned that proactive monitoring has been in place since the implementation of targeted subsidies.Responding to a supplementary question from Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh) about the impact of rising diesel prices on the construction sector, Fuziah stated that the ministry has not yet implemented targeted subsidies for specific sectors.Read more at tinyurl.com/bdw9nh4t WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Langkawi to be promoted as preferred Muslim destination, Dewan Rakyat told The Star 2024-06-24 | Langkawi is being positioned as a preferred Muslim destination with an emphasis on family-friendly and spiritual tourism, says the Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister.Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan told the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 24) that this would help enhance Langkawi's competitiveness among regional islands in preparation for the upcoming Visit Malaysia Year 2026.In response to concerns raised by Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah (PN-Langkawi) about the cleanliness of Langkawi's waters, particularly around Bukit Malut, Khairul Firdaus assured that the ministry is committed to elevating Langkawi as one of the top islands in the country, and suggested that a volunteer program could be initiated by the ministry to help clean up the beaches.Read more at tinyurl.com/5bsft3cb WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
The balls in your court now, Tok Mat tells Blinken regarding US proposal for Palestine The Star 2024-06-24 | The onus is on the US to ensure Israel complies with the recently approved United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.The Foreign Minister told the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (June 24) that Malaysia emphasised its support towards any measures to end the killing of Palestinians, including through the US-sponsored resolution and the two-state solution.Read more at tinyurl.com/5f64p7c9 WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Gazans pull children casualties from under the rubble after overnight strike The Star 2024-06-24 | Dozens of Palestinians including children have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on a refugee camp west of Gaza City and a vocational college run by the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) that is now providing aid to displaced families.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Driver killed, two women, seven-month-old baby injured in Melaka car crash The Star 2024-06-24 | A man was killed, while two women and a seven-month-old baby girl were injured in a two-car crash on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin highway on Sunday night (June 23).Read more at tinyurl.com/bdheuvt7 WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Moment of silence in Dewan Rakyat for the late Mutang Tagal and Joseph Kurup The Star 2024-06-24 | The Dewan Rakyat observed a moment of silence Monday (June 24) to mourn the deaths of Dewan Negara president Datuk Mutang Tagal and former MP Tan Sri Joseph Kurup.Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul also announced in the august House that the second meeting begins today and is scheduled to go on until July 18 for a total of 15 days.Additionally, the third meeting of the third session of the 15th Dewan Rakyat sitting has been rescheduled to start on October 14 and will run until December 12.Read more at tinyurl.com/bdf4fne6WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Over 500 foreigners rounded up for questioning during raid The Star 2024-06-23 | Over 500 foreigners have been detained for questioning for various immigration offences during a joint raid by several government agencies at the flats located at Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad 38, Bandar Sultan Suleiman, Klang on Sunday (June 23) evening. Selangor Immigration Director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin said the operation was conducted after a three months surveillance at the location following complaints from the local residents on social media.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Power cut causes chaos at Manchester Airport, delays and cancellations The Star 2024-06-23 | Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at the UK's Manchester Airport on Sunday (June 23) after a power cut in the area caused widespread disruptions, flight cancellations and severe delays. WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Severed hand found at scene of Ipoh accident The Star 2024-06-23 | A severed hand has been found at the scene of an accident in front of Hospital Bahagia in Ulu Kinta near Ipoh on Sunday (June 23).A Fire and Rescue Department spokesman said upon arrival firemen only found the hand at the site, but the victims involved were not at the scene. Read more at tinyurl.com/2bjdvyf3 WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Australian police investigating incident that led to evacuation of Adelaide mall The Star 2024-06-23 | Australian police said on Sunday (June 23) that they were investigating an incident at a shopping mall in the southern city of Adelaide that led to an evacuation of the centre and resulted in some minor injuries.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Indian temple uses lifelike robotic elephant for rituals The Star 2024-06-23 | A temple in southern India on Saturday (June 22) introduced a lifelike robotic elephant to be used in rituals in an effort to prevent animal cruelty.The mechanical elephant was donated by the animal rights group PETA to the Pournamikavu Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.The three-metre-tall, 800 kg mechanical elephant, called Baladhasan, can move its ears and tail.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Papar folk warned of crocs in the river The Star 2024-06-23 | Papar folk in Sabah are on the alert after two crocodiles were spotted by a riverbank near the town.The reptiles, said to be about 3.6m (12ft) long, were seen by people fishing in the area recently and caught on video.Read more at https://shorturl.at/FUyWkWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Change lifestyle for future environmental sustainability, urges Nik Nazmi The Star 2024-06-23 | EkoSetiawangsa would be an initiative for the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry to transform Setiawangsa into an 'urban eco-district' where residents adopt sustainable lifestyles.During the launch of Karnival Alam Kita on Saturday (June 23), Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who is also the Setiawangsa MP, expressed his hope that by embracing sustainable practices, Setiawangsa will become a carbon-neutral, green, and inclusive area, providing benefits for all its citizens.WATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
Environment Department probing discovery of 40 waste bags in Kulim, says Nik Nazmi The Star 2024-06-23 | The Department of Environment is investigating the discovery of 40 bags suspected of containing scheduled waste in an open area near Kulim, Kedah, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.Speaking to reporters on Saturday (June 23), the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister stated that the ministry has recommended to the state government that new industrial developments adopt a gated and guarded concept, which aims to enhance surveillance and monitoring capabilities for the authorities.Read more at tinyurl.com/3kvnbrzsWATCH MORE: thestartv.com/c/newsSUBSCRIBE: cutt.ly/TheStarLIKE: fb.com/TheStarOnline
