Transboundary haze to be among issues for discussion at KL Sustainability Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: Transboundary haze as well as climate change related issues faced by the region are…

Putra Heights fire victims touched by King’s visit

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) — The victims of the recent gas pipeline fire were deeply moved…

Excavator found buried at Putra Heights gas link explosion site – Selangor Police Chief

SUBANG JAYA, April: An excavator was found buried at the site of the Putra Heights gas…

Putra Heights Tragedy: 87 houses completely destroyed, uninhabitable, 148 would need repairs before residents can move in – Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM, April 3: A total of 87 houses have been categorised as “total loss” that…

Sarawak Delta Geopark on track for UNESCO recognition

KUCHING, April 3 (Bernama) — The Sarawak government is on course to secure UNESCO Global Geopark…

When the Eagle Sneezes, Malaysia Must Not Catch a Cold

The following is a statement from the Member of Parliament for Ipoh Timur, Howard Lee, following…

Fire dept to inspect 32-ft deep crater formed at gas pipeline fire site

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has dispatched a…

Project near Putra Heights fire site had Subang Jaya council’s approval

SUBANG JAYA, April 2: The Subang Jaya City Council (MPSJ) had approved a development project near…

Gas Pipeline Fire: Risk of secondary explosion very low, says fire chief

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The likelihood of a secondary explosion following the gas pipeline fire…

(Updated) Gas Pipeline Blaze: 112 victims, 49 houses affected

Updating with additional information. KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — A total of 112 individuals and…

(Updated) Putra Heights Fire: Smoke continues to be seen from surrounding areas

Updating with new info. SUBANG JAYA, April 1: Heavy smoke continued to be seen from the…

Several high-rises in Bangkok evacuated amid likely aftershocks following March 28 earthquake in Myanmar

BANGKOK, March 31 (Bernama-dpa) — Several high-rise buildings in Bangkok have been evacuated on Monday after…

Muslims nationwide welcome Syawal with their famillies, friends

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31: Following a month of fasting during Ramadan, many Muslims around the country…

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, strong tremors felt in neighbouring countries

YANGON (Myanmar), March 28 (Bernama-Xinhua) — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck 16 km north-northwest of Sagaing,…

C4 Center: Selangor govt must uphold people’s right to information, participation in public hearing

PETALING JAYA, March 28: The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) says the Selangor state…

Espionage case in the Philippines could be a wake-up call for Malaysia

Malaysia’s Vulnerability to Unauthorized Base Stations: A Parallel Case of Foreign-Orchestrated Espionage. A multi-industry expert, who…

South Korea battles worst-ever forest fire

SEOUL, March 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) — Wind-fueled wildfires that ravaged South Korean southeastern province of North Gyeongsang have…

Felda given a month to chart new direction – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given the Federal Land…

Bolivia declares national emergency as flooding displaces thousands

LA PAZ, March 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Bolivia declared a national emergency on Wednesday as weeks of torrential…

Torpedo-esque projectile on East Coast beach raises “concern” – UMT oceanographer

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 25 (Bernama) — An oceanography expert from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) said the…

Govt alone cannot tackle issue of underage marriages in the country – Kasthuri Patto

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24: The government will need the cooperation of the people as it alone…

Wrong to say Pathrakaliamman Temple in heart of KL city is an illegal entity – Saravanan

Pix and story by Hardew Singh KUALA LUMPUR, March 23: The Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple in…

Authorities of Padrakaliamman Temple prefer to keep temple where it is, and ready to coexist with any building

PETALING JAYA, March 20: The authorities of the Sri Dewi Padrakaliamman Temple near Masjid India in…

(Updated) Jakel refutes claims that 130-year old Hindu temple will make way for a mosque

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20: Textile retailers, Jakel Tading Sdn Bhd, who own a land that houses…