Johor declares May 25 a state holiday following JDT's Malaysia Cup win

 

JOHOR BARU: Johor has declared this coming Monday (May 25) a special state holiday following Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) sixth triumph in the Malaysia Cup 2025/26 final.

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made with the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim in celebration of JDT’s success in clinching the prestigious football title.

“On behalf of the Johor government, we would like to congratulate JDT for winning the Malaysia Cup 2025/26 after defeating Kuching City FC 2-0 in a spirited and thrilling final,” he said in a Facebook post on Saturday night (May 23).

Onn Hafiz also expressed appreciation to Tunku Ismail for his leadership, commitment and continuous efforts in elevating Johor football.

He said JDT had become a source of pride not only for Johor and Malaysia, but also on the international stage.

“This victory is a gift for the entire Bangsa Johor and JDT supporters who have always stood firmly behind the team through every match and every season,” he said.

Onn Hafiz also thanked the players, coaching staff, team management and the entire JDT organisation for the achievement.

JDT defeated Kuching City FC 2-0 in the Malaysia Cup final to add another trophy to the club’s growing collection. - Star

Tengku Zafrul dilantik pantau Parlimen Pandan, Ampang

 Tengku Zafrul Aziz mahu aktif dengan lebih agresif di Selangor, kata naib presiden PKR.

Naib Presiden Amirudin Shari pada himpunan PKR Pandan, malam tadi.

AMPANG:

Penasihat kanan politik kepada perdana menteri, Tengku Zafrul Aziz, dilantik sebagai pegawai pemantau bagi kawasan Parlimen Pandan dan Ampang.

Naib Presiden PKR Amirudin Shari mengumumkan pelantikan itu seiring dengan langkah parti menjadikan Parlimen Pandan kawasan angkat kepada Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim, yang juga presiden parti.

“Kita nak susun balik Pusat Khidmat Parlimen (di Pandan), aturkan balik jentera, pasukan dan sebagainya,” katanya ketika berucap pada himpunan PKR Pandan, yang turut dihadiri Zafrul.

Menurutnya, Tengku Zafrul diatur sebagai wakil Anwar di situ.

“Beliau (Anwar) sendiri minta sebab Tengku Zafrul nak aktif dengan lebih agresif ataupun dengan lebih rancak di Selangor. Kita minta untuk tengok Ampang dan juga di Pandan.”

Penyusunan semula pengurusan parti di kawasan itu menyusuli peletakan jawatan Rafizi Ramli dan Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad sebagai wakil rakyat Pandan dan Setiawangsa.

Mereka mengambil alih Parti Bersama Malaysia, dan meninggalkan PKR baru-baru ini.

Dalam pada itu, majlis pimpinan PKR Selangor turut memantau pentadbiran parti di Pandan dan Ampang selama satu hingga tiga bulan.

“Kita ada tanggungjawab sekarang, kita ada amanah yang kita nak laksanakan, kita ada tugasan yang kita kena utamakan. Saya janji ini pun tak lama,” katanya.

“Kalau semuanya berjalan dengan baik, kita akan teruskan dengan pengurusan dan pentadbiran yang sedia ada. Kita nak pastikan komitmen daripada semua pihak.”

Sementara itu, Amirudin beritahu hadirin bahawa ruang perbincangan masih terbuka jika ada mana-mana pihak tidak berpuas hati dengan pengumuman ini, dan pucuk pimpinan parti sedia mendengar segala pandangan bagi tujuan penambahbaikan.

Dalam masa sama, Amirudin meminta semua anggota parti beri ruang kepada kepimpinan untuk menguruskan keadaan.

“Parti ini sudah melalui pelbagai ujian, tetapi semangat ahli dan idealisme perubahan menjadikan kita terus bertahan sehingga berjaya menjadi kerajaan hari ini,” katanya. - FMT

Queen arrives in Turkiye for special visit

 

Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, accompanied by the Tunku Temenggong of Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, the Tunku Panglima of Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim and the Tunku Putera of Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, before departing from the Royal Hangar at Senai International Airport in Johor. SULTAN IBRAHIM SULTAN ISKANDAR FB PAGE

ISTANBUL: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has arrived in Istanbul, Turkiye in conjunction with a three-day special visit to the country.

Her Majesty was accompanied by the Tunku Temenggong of Johor Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Panglima of Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera of Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.

The private aircraft carrying the royal entourage arrived at Istanbul Airport at 6.10pm local time (11.10pm Malaysian time) and was received by Turkiye's Deputy Director of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mehmet Zahid Uzun and Deputy Governor of Istanbul, Mustafa Kaya.

Also present were Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Malaysia's Consul General in Istanbul Ahmad Amiri Abu Bakar, Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini and Comptroller of the Royal Household of Johor Colonel (Rtd) Datuk Mohamed Perang Musa.

During the visit, Raja Zarith Sofiah is scheduled to attend the Naming and Launching Ceremony of a Royal Malaysian Navy ship tomorrow at the Istanbul Shipyard.

The Queen departed for Turkiye from the Royal Hangar at Senai International Airport, Johor, this morning.

– Bernama

Wrong-way Bezza driver sparks outrage in viral KL video

 

A video of a Perodua Bezza driving against the flow of traffic on a busy road in the heart of the city has gone viral, sparking concern from netizens. PIC SCREENGRAB FROM SOCMED

KUALA LUMPUR: A video of a Perodua Bezza driving against the flow of traffic on a busy road in the heart of the city has gone viral, sparking concern from netizens.

The 45-second clip, which is believed to have been captured via a dashcam, shows the car cutting through the middle of the road as motorcycles and cars swerve to avoid a head-on collision.

Despite the high volume of vehicles, the driver appeared undeterred, maneuvering the car with precision past several motorcyclists who were forced to make way.

In a final, high-risk move to escape the predicament, the driver is seen mounting the road divider.

The car successfully crossed over to the opposite side, finally joining the correct flow of traffic and driving away.

While the daring stunt caused significant alarm, no accidents or injuries were reported during the incident.

The video, which has since been shared across multiple social media platforms, drew a flurry of comments from frustrated Malaysians.

Many called for the authorities to take stern action, citing that such reckless behavior poses a grave danger to other road users.

"This is becoming a daily occurrence. Just because no accident happened doesn't mean it's okay. The authorities need to track this driver down before someone gets killed," wrote a netizen.

"The way the driver crossed the divider shows they knew exactly what they were doing, which makes it even more dangerous," said another user.

The New Straits Times has reached out to the Kuala Lumpur police department and are awaiting a response.

Under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act, those found guilty of reckless and dangerous driving can face imprisonment and a heavy fine.

The public is reminded to always adhere to traffic laws and prioritise the safety of themselves and others on the road. - NST

Teenage girl missing while hiking in Tanjong Malim

 

Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad. - FILE pic

IPOH: A teenage girl has been reported missing after possibly being lost while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa near Tanjong Malim today.

Perak Fire and Rescue Department operations division assistant director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received a call at 1.26pm and dispatched a team of firefighters to the location.

"A girl, Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul, 19, is believed to have gotten lost while descending the hill during a hike with five friends and family members," he said in a statement tonight, adding that the search began at the last place she was seen.

The search and rescue operation was suspended at 7pm today and would be handed over to the Kuala Kubu Bharu Fire and Rescue Department for further action, he added. – BERNAMA

Mild earthquake strikes south of Sumatra, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

 

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck southern Sumatra at 8.40pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). - File pic

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck southern Sumatra at 8.40pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

In a statement on its social media page, MetMalaysia said the tremor was recorded at coordinates 4.7° South and 102.4° East, approximately 102km south of Bengkulu, Indonesia, at a depth of 10km.

The department confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following the seismic event. - nst

Khazanah reopens old GPO as heritage destination

 The site at the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad Complex in Kuala Lumpur has been revitalised as a culinary space offering food, culture and community-oriented experiences.

The reopening of the old General Post Office at Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad marks the completion of the third heritage conservation project undertaken under Khazanah Nasional’s Warisan KL initiative.

PETALING JAYA:

Khazanah Nasional Bhd has reopened the old General Post Office (GPO) at Block 2 of the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad Complex, marking the third heritage conservation project undertaken under its Kuala Lumpur Heritage (Warisan KL) initiative.

Khazanah said the site, which once served as Kuala Lumpur’s main GPO, has been revitalised as a heritage-based culinary space, bringing together eight local brands offering food, culture and community-oriented experiences, Bernama reported.

Its managing director, Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir, said the initiative was not only about conserving historic buildings but also about revitalising Kuala Lumpur as a destination with a distinct identity.

“Through the conservation of heritage assets, we hope to encourage more Malaysians and international tourists to explore the city, thereby supporting local economic activity, strengthening national cultural identity, and boosting the tourism ecosystem and urban economy,” he said.

The opening was attended by federal territories minister Hannah Yeoh and Kuala Lumpur mayor Fadlun Mak Ujud.

In conjunction with the opening, Khazanah launched its “Warkah Untuk Malaysia” campaign, which runs from May 23 to July 31, inviting the public to share their hopes and aspirations for the country through handwritten postcards or digital platforms.

The public is encouraged to take part through special writing spaces at selected venues, including the old GPO, or on online platforms.

Selected submissions will be compiled into a video to be published during the National Month and Malaysia Day celebrations from Aug 31 to Sept 16.

The old GPO is open to the public from 10am to 10pm. - fmt