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Penang authorities probe fallen boulder incident on Jalan Tun Sardon

A 12-square-foot boulder fell onto Jalan Tun Sardon in Balik Pulau, Penang, causing a road closure. No injuries were reported. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Public Works Department (JKR) are investigating the incident. The boulder has been removed and the road reopened after preliminary mitigation work by JKR's contractor. Authorities urge caution while driving in the area.

SIS special number plate series released for Sultan Selangor’s silver jubilee – Aug 15-19 on JPJ eBid

Proton sells 13,518 units in July 2025, up 22.1% from June – YTD 85,674 units, 19.2% mkt share, exports up

2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA seen on Malaysian website – registrations of interest open for C178-gen EV model

Polis perketat kawalan kawasan tanah perkuburan Zara Qairina

Police in Sipitang, Malaysia have increased patrols around the Tanjung Ubi Islamic Cemetery in Mesapol following public attention due to the reburial of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Police have established a 100-meter perimeter and enlisted community members to monitor the area to ensure the safety and privacy of nearby residents. The public, especially content creators, are urged to respect the privacy of those living near the cemetery.

JPJ nabs foreigner driving luxury car with fake lesen

MPP urged to repair deteriorated drain in Jalan Burung Rawa

Residents of Lorong 2, Jalan Burung Rawa, Kuching, have urged the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to repair a severely deteriorated drain behind their homes. Democratic Action Party Sarawak representative Michael Kong visited the site and confirmed the drain's critical condition, noting it poses a risk to property and resident safety. Residents have attempted temporary fixes, but Kong stresses the need for immediate intervention and repairs by the MPP.

Top 20 cars in July 2025 – Bezza, Axia, Myvi take 1-2-3, Saga’s best month so far this year, X50 back up to 10th

Delivery riders with clean traffic records, responsible riding should get lower insurance premiums – Loke

Water disruption expected in Kuching areas from Aug 13-14 for pipeline repairs

Kuching residents in several areas including Matang, Petra Jaya, and Bako will experience low water pressure or supply disruption from 9pm, August 13th to 8am, August 14th due to pipeline repairs. This follows a burst pipe incident on August 6th along Jalan Matang-Batu Kawa, which was initially repaired but requires further work on a larger, 1100mm diameter main. Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (SWSB) is working to minimize disruption and has pre-fabricated necessary fittings.

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Mayor eyes 100,000 visitors in a day as Kuching Festival Food Fair nears finale

Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng hopes the Kuching Festival Food Fair 2025 will surpass 100,000 daily visitors before its August 17th closing. He revealed the festival has already reached over 90,000 visitors in a single day, addressing recent criticisms. Wee encouraged critics to engage with him directly rather than disparaging the popular event. He also praised the 35 finalists of the Kuching Got Talent 2025 competition and advocated for more platforms to nurture youth talent.

JPJ seizes another 104 vehicles for various traffic offences in Ops Luxury 3.0, bringing total to 258 cars

No change to toll exemption for motorcyclists, says LLM – claim made in viral post is misinformation

Kelantan JPJ seizes 13 luxury cars worth nearly RM5 mil – no road tax, insurance, lesen, fake number plates

Autopsy on Zara Qairina Mahathir still ongoing as family members wait anxiously

An autopsy on Zara Qairina Mahathir is underway at Kota Kinabalu general hospital, with family members and a crowd gathered outside awaiting the results. The post-mortem began around 11am and is expected to continue into the night. Family lawyer Hamid Ismail confirmed the ongoing process, while another lawyer, Shahlan Jufri, is monitoring the procedure. Upon completion, the body will be transported to Tanjung Ubi, Kampung Mesapol Islamic Cemetery for reburial.

Boy, 17, found dead in Putrajaya Lake, police classify case as sudden death

The body of a 17-year-old boy was found floating in Putrajaya Lake, Malaysia. Discovered by the public at 7:50 am, a passerby retrieved the body. Police have classified the case as sudden death, with no signs of criminal activity. The body has been sent to Putrajaya Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Sibu’s longest covered walkway at SJK (C) Rejang Park to be completed next month

A 125-meter pedestrian walkway connecting SJK (C) Rejang Park and Rejang Park Traffic Garden in Sibu, Malaysia, will be upgraded to a covered walkway. Funded by the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) with RM200,000, the project aims to protect students from sun and rain. Many parents park at the Traffic Garden to avoid school congestion, requiring children to walk between the two locations. The covered walkway, expected to complete next month, will be the longest in Sibu and address safety concerns from the current uneven path.