Three civil servants nabbed for allegedly being part of robbery gang
PETALING JAYA: Three civil servants have been arrested for allegedly being a part of a robbery gang. Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar, in a statement Saturday (March 7), said that a report was filed regarding a group robbery incident that occurred on Feb 27. “Of the six suspects, three were identified as civil servants, two senior officers and one rank-and-file personnel, while the other three were civilians with one found having around 20 previous criminal offences. He added that several vehicles including a luxury car, there vests with the word “Police” and RM1,498 in cash were seized during the arrests. “We are currently tracking down two more individuals who remain at large, based on information obtained from the arrested suspects.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 01:15 UTC
Deadly Kapar shooting and chase may be due to misunderstanding, say cops
KLANG: The police are still investigating the actual motive behind a shooting and hit-and-run incident in Kapar that left one of two motorcycle-riding suspects dead. “At this stage, we have recorded statements from five individuals to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The worker’s employer, who was driving the four-wheel drive vehicle and witnessed the incident, pursued the suspects along Jalan Keretapi Lama. His accomplice, meanwhile, has 10 prior criminal records and is listed as a wanted person under Section 130V of the Penal Code. Checks revealed that he also has previous criminal records related to drug offences and cases investigated under Sections 302 and 307 of the Penal Code.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 01:08 UTC
Activists slam licence renewal conditions
PETALING JAYA: Environmental activists have questioned the government’s latest licence renewal for Lynas Malaysia, saying the new conditions fail to address long-standing concerns over radioactive waste. According to Tan, the latest condition requiring Lynas to neutralise WLP residue to below 1Bq/g by 2031 is simply a recycled claim used to justify another licence extension. The government had earlier said the existing PDF in Gebeng, Pahang, would house WLP residue generated before the 2031 deadline. “It is difficult to believe that the government would allow radioactive waste with a half-life of billions of years to remain in the country and be monitored by future generations,” he said. Referring to the earlier licence issued in 2023, Mageswari highlighted that one of the conditions imposed on Lynas was to conduct research and development (R&D).
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 00:44 UTC
A future engineering feat
BUTTERWORTH: The LRT bridge crossing the sea here by 2031 is set to be an engineering feat that will be a first in Malaysia. This will create a two-way navigational corridor for large ships to pass below, and even Penang’s ferry passengers will get to pass below the bridge every time. All stations including Penang Sentral will be equipped with universal access facilities such as elevated walkways and tactile tiles for the visually impaired. With the LRT connection, people on the mainland will be able to reach Penang International Airport with a single train ride. With approximately 1,000 parking bays available at Penang Sentral, users can park their vehicles before continuing their journey by LRT.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 00:42 UTC
All-England jinx continues for Kunlavut but double breakthrough for Taiwan
2 men’s singles shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn may have to wait longer to claim the All-England title after suffering a shock defeat to Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi in the semi-finals on Saturday (March 7). The Thai player performed below his usual standards and went down 14-21, 21-18, 16-21 in a match that lasted 78 minutes. It is first Super 1000 final for Chun-yi and he will be out to end his fine run with a title. There was also double joy for Taiwan when mixed doubles pair Ye Hong Wei-Nicole Chan defeated Tang Chun Man-Tse Ying Suet of Hong Kong 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 to reach their first All-England final. They will play Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue of France in the title match.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 00:40 UTC
PAS will need vision, not just optics
PAS leader Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is viewed as articulate, professional and amicable, unlike many other party leaders with their hardline rhetoric. So his appointment as the head of Perikatan Nasional is widely seen as a calculated move by PAS to soften its image and broaden its appeal beyond its traditional base.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 00:34 UTC
Faith over fear in a time of conflict
Tabung Haji staff, who would be there longer to manage the pilgrims, said they are also worried but accept the situation as part of the job. “They are all in place, but should the conflict escalate, our work would be more challenging, and we would be at risk. “Whatever it is, all preparations at Tabung Haji are as planned. The challenges come with the job, which for us is more of a religious duty,” said the Tabung Haji staff member. If Tabung Haji says we can go, then I will go.
Source:The Star
March 08, 2026 00:32 UTC
Sarawak set to be central hub for cricket in Borneo
Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) president Mahinda Vallipuram said the facility will position Sarawak as the central hub for developing cricket in the region. -REUTERS PICKUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is set to have the first international-standard cricket facility on Borneo, now that the East Malaysian state will host the sport at the 2027 Malaysia SEA Games. Of the 17 sports scheduled for the 34th SEA Games from Sept 18-27 next year, cricket will be featured in Sarawak with matches at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Kuching. Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) president Mahinda Vallipuram said the facility will position Sarawak as the central hub for developing cricket in the region. "The Sarawak state government has really done a lot to help Malaysian cricket and Sarawak state cricket as well.
Source:New Strait Times
March 08, 2026 00:12 UTC
Yamal class secures Barca narrow win at Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. -AFP PICBILBAO: Teenage star Lamine Yamal's superbly taken goal earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. Yamal curled into the top corner after 68 minutes to split the sides at Athletic's San Mames stadium in a hard-fought clash. Barca coach Hansi Flick rotated his side, with Tuesday's visit to face Newcastle in the Champions League last 16 looming. "It's a very bad feeling, I think we were better, we didn't deserve to lose," said Athletic defender Dani Vivian.
Source:New Strait Times
March 07, 2026 22:51 UTC
DVS targets four-star rating in upcoming Australian livestock supply audit
DVS wants to increase the number of meat inspectors to ensure that livestock are safe for slaughter. - NSTP FILE PICKUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) will increase the number of meat inspectors nationwide as it seeks a four-star rating in an audit under Australia's Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) scheduled for June. DVS has 70 meat inspectors overseeing 112 premises, including departmental slaughterhouses, private premises and poultry plants. While certified meat inspectors are stationed at major licensed slaughterhouses, Dr Noor Hisham acknowledged that DVS does not have the capacity to inspect every animal slaughtered nationwide. "We will increase the number of meat inspectors gradually.
Source:New Strait Times
March 07, 2026 22:37 UTC
Man City hand Newcastle brutal FA Cup lesson as Chelsea survive scare
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush scores their second goal past Newcastle United's Aaron Ramsdale during the match at St James' Park, Newcastle. -REUTERS PICLONDON: Manchester City shrugged off 10 changes to their starting line-up to beat Newcastle 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday as Chelsea battled past 10-man Wrexham. City coach Pep Guardiola, juggling punishing Premier League and Champions League commitments, changed nearly the entire side from the 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in midweek, with only Matheus Nunes keeping his place. Wrexham will now turn their attention to their push for a fourth straight promotion – this time to the Premier League. "It was a proper FA Cup game and credit to Mansfield, the stadium, the atmosphere that the fans created," Arteta told TNT Sports.
Source:New Strait Times
March 07, 2026 22:29 UTC
Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio
March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Cuba wants to make a deal and is negotiating with him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking at the "Shield of the Americas" gathering of Latin American leaders in Miami, Florida, Trump said Cuba was "at the end of the line." "They want to negotiate, and they are negotiating with Marco (Rubio) and myself and some others, and I would think a deal would be made very easily with Cuba," he said. (Reporting by Nandita Bose and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Sergio NonEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
Source:The Star
March 07, 2026 21:40 UTC
Nurul Izzah wants MACC to be placed under Parliament's oversight
PETALING JAYA: PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has called for the country's top graft busters to be placed under the Parliament's oversight, alleging that some of the body's investigations are done in a "high-handed" manner. Such oversight would not interfere with investigations, but it would help ensure that the law governing the MACC evolves with greater transparency and public confidence." Nurul Izzah said she had "consistently" sounded the alarm about the systemic risks such concerns pose, and will support moves to resolve them. "Parliamentary oversight of the MACC is not an attack on anti-corruption efforts — it is their completion. "The credibility of that fight depends on public trust.
Source:The Star
March 07, 2026 19:32 UTC
Anwar holds phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister, discusses regional developments
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments in the Middle East. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, during the call Anwar expressed condolences to the government and people of Iran over the death of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian citizens killed by United States (US) and Israeli attacks. For his part, Araghchi thanked Malaysia for its message of condolence and its stance condemning the US and Israeli military aggression against Iran and the killing of the country’s leader and Iranian citizens. Araghchi further noted that Iran harbours no hostility towards the countries along the Persian Gulf and remains committed to a policy of good neighbourliness and friendship with them. He added that it is regrettable that the territory of Muslim countries in the region has been exploited during the holy month of Ramadan by US aggressors to launch attacks against a Muslim country and kill Muslims.
Source:The Star
March 07, 2026 19:10 UTC
Strong response to Rumah Bangsa, official application needed, says Zahid
BAGAN DATUK: Applications to join Rumah Bangsa have received a very encouraging response, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. However, Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said applications to join the committee chaired by Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin must be made formally to avoid problems in the future. I believe Umno will flourish as new brothers have emerged among those who wish to rejoin (Umno)," he said. He was responding to media queries on the response to applications to join Rumah Bangsa when met after attending the Ihya Ramadan Al-Mubarak 1447H 2026M Programme for the Bagan Datuk parliamentary constituency here Saturday (March 7). When asked about the intention of former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin to rejoin Umno, Ahmad Zahid said the former health minister had met him several times to express his wish, and Umno has no problem accepting anyone who wants to return without any conditions.
Source:The Star
March 07, 2026 15:59 UTC