A baby boy was found abandoned in the women’s toilet at a petrol station in Bongawan early yesterday morning. - Pic courtesy of PolicePAPAR: A baby boy was found abandoned in the women's toilet at a petrol station in Bongawan early yesterday morning. "She initially claimed that she found the baby in the petrol station toilet. He said the baby boy is currently in stable condition and remains under hospital supervision, while the woman has been detained to assist with further investigations. "The police take this matter seriously, and the welfare and safety of the baby remain our top priority," he said.

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has rejected the Perikatan Nasional chairman post despite being nominated to replace Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who has resigned. Instead, the Kedah Mentri Besar suggested his Terengganu counterpart, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, saying that the latter is a more suitable candidate to lead the coalition. “He (Ahmad Samsuri) is better than the previous chairman. Since then, PAS has been pushing for the chairman of Perikatan position to be handed over to its party's leadership. Kedah PAS commissioner Datuk Ahmad Yahaya, on Thursday (Dec 31), also expressed his support for Sanusi to replace Muhyiddin as Perikatan Nasional chairman.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 2): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified several other individuals suspected to be involved in the corruption case related to several procurement projects involving a senior army officer. "The MACC respects the individual’s health aspects and rights in accordance with legal provisions and will take his statement as soon as he is confirmed well by medical officials. The commission also confirmed that tracking and freezing of assets are underway, but did not reveal the value of the assets or bank accounts as investigations are currently ongoing. “The MACC stresses that the investigation is being conducted transparently, professionally and in accordance to the law without any interference. The commission will not compromise with any form of corruption and stern action will be taken against any party found involved,” it said.

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Jan 2) directed that funds be allocated for the immediate replacement of the collapsed suspension bridge at Lata Rek, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, on Thursday (Jan 1). The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in a statement said that the Prime Minister’s directive was aimed at ensuring public safety and convenience. The PMO said Anwar viewed seriously the incident involving the collapse of the suspension bridge, which resulted in injuries to several members of the public and disrupted daily access for residents around Kampung Pasir Jering, Dusun Ban, Dusun Bunut and Kampung Batu Pagar. "The Prime Minister expressed his sympathy and deep concern to more than 50 victims involved in the incident, particularly the newlywed couple and their family who were tested by this misfortune,” the statement said. On Thursday, it was reported that the festive atmosphere of a wedding reception for a newlywed couple turned chaotic when a suspension bridge used by their guests suddenly collapsed, causing more than 50 victims to fall into Sungai Chatel Damai, Lata Rek.

The 53-year-old also has a six-year-old son, Kuson, with his wife Lorraine Chan, 57. Ku and Chan dated in secret for some two decades before they registered their marriage in Las Vegas in 2014. He announced the birth of Kuson in March 2020, when the baby was about three months old. By giving birth at the age of 57, Chan almost matched the record set in 2025 by Hong Kong actor Brian Wong’s wife Lilian Chan. Lilian gave birth to a girl, her second child with Wong, at the age of 58.

GEORGE TOWN: The familiar in-flight warning that drug offences carry serious consequences may soon be accompanied by another reminder – that smoking is prohibited within the George Town World Heritage Site. With Penang expecting an influx of visitors during Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), he said many tourists remain unaware that the smoking ban has been in force since 2016, with some locals continuing to flout the rule. “We hope everyone, including fellow Penangites, can adhere to the smoking ban,” he said. Gooi said continuous monitoring and enforcement by the state Health Department will be carried out to ensure the smoking ban is taken seriously. “We will also put up banners at strategic locations to remind the public about the smoking ban,” he said.

The company’s ‘Trunks of Hopes’ programme, carried out at the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah in Pahang showcased its environmental and sustainability efforts. KUALA LUMPUR: UMPSA Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), has carried out a programme to support an elephant conservation centre. The company's 'Trunks of Hopes' programme, carried out at the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah in Pahang showcased its environmental and sustainability efforts. The National Elephant Conservation Centre, established in 1989, plays a vital role in the rescue and relocation of Asian elephants displaced by habitat loss due to development. UMPSA Holdings sponsored 10 resting chairs to improve visitors' comfort at the elephant conservation centre.

PETALING JAYA: Former women’s singles shuttler Ho Yen Mei had a solid reason for turning down coaching offers from abroad – she wants to focus on nurturing the next generation of Malaysian shuttlers. Yen Mei, who retired in 2023, is now a coach at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA), dedicating her efforts to grassroots talent development. In the past, she received offers from clubs in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, China and Singapore, but Yen Mei is determined to contribute to Malaysia’s badminton future at home. “Some of the coaching directors and management are still around, and being here feels like home to me,” said Yen Mei. Besides coaching players at the grassroots level, Yen Mei is also equipping herself with scouting skills to identify new talent that can be developed.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 12,437 summonses were issued for various offences while more than 20 individuals were detained during traffic operations conducted at over 240 locations nationwide beginning New Year’s Eve and stretched into the new year. He said the operation was conducted to ensure public safety, public order and smooth traffic flow in conjunction with New Year’s Eve celebrations. KL JSPT chief Asst Comm Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the motorcycle riders inspected were aged between 15 and 19. In Selangor, state police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar said 1,206 summonses were issued while seven individuals were detained. “Ampang Jaya district recorded the highest number with 199 summonses, followed by Shah Alam (161) and Petaling Jaya (156).

The national carmaker sold 14,655 units in December, bringing total group sales for the full year to 157,976 units. The national carmaker sold 14,655 units in December, bringing total group sales for the full year to 157,976 units. Parallel to this, it said the Proton e.Mas network has rapidly become the largest dedicated EV chain in the country. Beyond sales, Proton has also stepped up its sustainability efforts through the Proton Xchange Programme. Implemented in collaboration with Car Medic Sdn Bhd, the programme offers RM2,000 in overtrade support and a first-year road tax exemption for customers upgrading to a new Proton vehicle.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified additional individuals suspected of being involved in a corruption investigation linked to a senior military officer and several army procurement tender projects. NSTP FILE PICKUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified additional individuals suspected of being involved in corruption linked to a senior military officer and several army procurement tender projects. The MACC added that the main individual in the probe is still receiving medical treatment, and a full statement has not yet been recorded. Previously, the MACC conducted a search of a senior army officer's office at the Defence Ministry and his official residence. The same source said the officer was scheduled to give a statement at MACC headquarters but was instead rushed to hospital and admitted to the intensive care unit.

At 6pm, the local currency climbed to 4.0515/0560 versus the greenback from Wednesday’s close of 4.0580/0620. At 6pm, the local currency climbed to 4.0515/0560 versus the greenback from Wednesday's close of 4.0580/0620. Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd noted that the local currency was further supported by a weaker greenback amid expectations of more US interest rate cuts in 2026. At the close, the ringgit traded higher against a basket of major currencies. It eased versus the Thai baht to 12.8996/9201 from 12.8560/8756, and flat against the Philippine peso at 6.88/6.89 from 6.88/6.90 previously.

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 1,669.76 from Wednesday’s close of 1,680.11. KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended the first trading day of 2026 on a softer note as investors locked in profits after the recent rally amid subdued trading, despite encouraging performance on most regional markets. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 10.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 1,669.76 from Wednesday's close of 1,680.11. The benchmark index opened 4.91 points lower at 1,675.20 -- its intraday high -- and slipped to its day low of 1,666.17 during the afternoon session. Turnover improved to 2.08 billion units worth RM1.80 billion from 1.89 billion units worth RM1.94 billion on Wednesday.

KANGAR: Three assemblymen have filed a judicial review against the state assembly speaker, contesting the recent declaration that three seats are vacant. This led the Perlis state assembly speaker Rus'sele Eizan to announce that the seats must be vacated. "In this matter, we respect the speaker's views but believe the decision to declare the seats vacant is 'erroneous and beyond the rules'. "Consequently, we have filed a judicial review against the speaker as the first defendant and the Perlis state assembly as the second defendant, seeking the court to nullify the declaration," they said today. They said the judicial review was filed through lawyer Mohd Jamil Yaacob of Tetuan Srihana Mohamad & Partners.

HONG KONG (Jan 2): Hong Kong's anti-graft agency arrested 21 people on suspicion of corruption in relation to renovation work at two residential estates, it said on Friday. Hong Kong has stepped up a crackdown on corruption linked to building renovation following a fire in late November that ripped through seven high-rise towers and killed more than 160 people. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said in a statement it conducted enforcement operations last week against a triad-linked corruption syndicate associated with building renovation. The ICAC has always attached great importance to corruption in building maintenance," the statement said. The ICAC has arrested at least 11 people in a corruption probe into renovation work at Wang Fuk Court.