Father charged with murder of six-year-old son in Jelebu

Father charged with murder of six-year-old son in Jelebu

JELEBU: A father was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of his six-year-old son by the roadside at Kilometre 25 of Jalan Rompin in Bahau last month. M. Arunkumar, 36, nodded in understanding after the charge was read out to him before Magistrate Norshazwani Ishak. No plea was recorded from the accused, who was unrepresented, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. The e-hailing driver was charged with killing the boy between 9.02 am and 12.55 pm on July 23, under Section 302 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he faces the death penalty or a maximum of 40 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane. Deputy Public Prosecutor Rasyidah Murni Adzmi requested a date for the prosecution to obtain the post-mortem, chemical, forensic, and DNA reports. The court set Sept 10 for case mention at the Seremban High Court. Media reports cited that the accused lodged a police report on July 24 claiming his son had gone missing in the Taman Bukit Indah area in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. The man claimed that his son went missing at around 4 pm on July 23, after he was left alone in the car while the suspect was getting food. The boy’s remains were found buried in an area in Rompin, Jempol, at 4.30 pm on July 28. - Bernama

2025 Xpeng P7 gets over 10k orders in under 7 mins in China – EV sedan with up to 594 PS, 820 km CLTC

2025 Xpeng P7 gets over 10k orders in under 7 mins in China – EV sedan with up to 594 PS, 820 km CLTC

The order books for the second-generation Xpeng P7 are now open in China, a few months after the brand’s new flagship sedan was revealed in May this year. Response to the new P7 has been encouraging, as Xpeng announced on its Weibo page that over 10,000 bookings were received in […] The post 2025 Xpeng P7 gets over 10k orders in under 7 mins in China – EV sedan with up to 594 PS, 820 km CLTC appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Toyota to source Chinese-made parts for electric vehicles to be produced in Thailand from 2028

Toyota to source Chinese-made parts for electric vehicles to be produced in Thailand from 2028

Toyota will be sourcing Chinese-made parts for its manufacturing base in Thailand, according to 36Kr. This will see the use of Chinese parts in the manufacturer’s electric vehicles which are set to be produced in the region from 2028, the report wrote. The Japanese manufacturer has officially started sourcing parts […] The post Toyota to source Chinese-made parts for electric vehicles to be produced in Thailand from 2028 appeared first on Paul Tan's Automotive News .

Lelaki disyaki bunuh bapa di Kuala Krai direman seminggu

Lelaki disyaki bunuh bapa di Kuala Krai direman seminggu

MACHANG: Seorang lelaki berusia 39 tahun direman tujuh hari bagi membantu siasatan kerana disyaki membunuh bapanya menggunakan objek tumpul di sebuah rumah di Kampung Baru Kuala Gris, Dabong, di Kuala Krai semalam. Perintah reman hingga 13 Ogos itu dikeluarkan Majistret Amal Razim Alias bagi membolehkan siasatan dijalankan mengikut Seksyen 302 Kanun Keseksaan. Terdahulu, suspek yang berpakaian lokap berwarna ungu tiba di Mahkamah Majistret di sini pada 9.15 pagi dengan menaiki kenderaan polis. Semalam media melaporkan, seorang lelaki warga emas Othman Jusoh, 74, ditemukan terbaring berlumuran darah di ruang dapur rumahnya dipercayai dipukul menggunakan objek tumpul di bahagian kepala menyebabkan kecederaan parah dan disahkan meninggal dunia di tempat kejadian. Saringan air kencing ke atas suspek didapati positif dadah jenis methamphetamine dan siasatan mendapati dia juga bekas banduan Penjara Satelit Batu Jong, Kuala Krai yang dibebaskan pada awal Julai lepas atas kesalahan dadah - BERNAMA

250,000 pokok bunga mekar di Borneo Flora Festival @ Labuan 2025

250,000 pokok bunga mekar di Borneo Flora Festival @ Labuan 2025

FESTIVAL bunga yang sinonim dengan Putrajaya selama hampir dua dekad kini melebarkan sayapnya ke Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan dengan mencipta sejarah tersendiri apabila menjadi tuan rumah kepada Borneo Flora Festival @ Labuan 2025 (BFF 2025). Festival bertaraf antarabangsa itu julung kali dianjurkan di Kepulauan Borneo dengan menghimpunkan 250,000 pokok bunga mekar melalui penglibatan 31 pempamer landskap ... Read more The post 250,000 pokok bunga mekar di Borneo Flora Festival @ Labuan 2025 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

‘Tak boleh anggap semua orang Malaysia kenal kita’

‘Tak boleh anggap semua orang Malaysia kenal kita’

KUALA LUMPUR – “Bukan semua orang kenal saya”. Demikian kata pelakon popular Fasha Sandha yang tidak kisah tidak dikenali orang ramai meskipun sudah bekerja dalam industri seni selama 22 tahun. Menurut Fasha atau nama sebenarnya, Nur Fasha Sandha Hassan, 41, berkemungkinan kerana imej terbaharunya membuatkan orang ramai tidak mengenalinya apabila berada di luar waktu kerja ... Read more The post ‘Tak boleh anggap semua orang Malaysia kenal kita’ appeared first on Kosmo Digital .

Mekanisme pemantauan hasil kutipan air antara fokus Dewan Rakyat

Mekanisme pemantauan hasil kutipan air antara fokus Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Mekanisme pemantauan dan audit hasil kutipan tambahan daripada pelarasan tarif air menjadi tumpuan persidangan Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) mengemukakan soalan kepada Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air mengenai perkara itu. Beliau juga ingin mengetahui tindakan terhadap operator yang gagal memenuhi KPI selepas menerima manfaat pelarasan tarif. Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) meminta penjelasan mengenai langkah mencapai rundingan tarif 19 peratus dengan Amerika Syarikat. Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PN-Sik) menyoal tindakan kerajaan untuk mendesak PBB menghentikan serangan Zionis ke atas Gaza. Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) membangkitkan isu akses pengangkutan awam untuk OKU. Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (PH-Gombak) bertanya mengenai pendaftaran pekerja informal dalam sektor penjagaan. Ahli Parlimen akan menyertai perbahasan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 selepas sesi soal jawab. RMK13 dibentangkan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dengan tema ‘Melakar Semula Pembangunan’. Persidangan Dewan Rakyat kali ini berlangsung sehingga 28 Ogos - Bernama

Malaysia kecam tindakan Israel mahu kuasai Gaza sepenuhnya

Malaysia kecam tindakan Israel mahu kuasai Gaza sepenuhnya

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia mengecam sekeras-kerasnya keputusan terbaharu rejim Zionis Israel untuk mengambil alih Gaza secara menyeluruh. Kementerian Luar menerusi kenyataan memaklumkan, tindakan yang tidak berperikemanusiaan dan dirancang itu menggambarkan niat sebenar rejim berkenaan untuk menduduki wilayah Palestin secara kekal. “Tindakan ini bukan sahaja melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa, malah memperlekehkan prinsip asas hak asasi manusia serta keadilan ... Read more The post Malaysia kecam tindakan Israel mahu kuasai Gaza sepenuhnya appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .

2026 Budget to support 13th Malaysia Plan goals

2026 Budget to support 13th Malaysia Plan goals

PUTRAJAYA: The 2026 Budget, set for tabling in October, will be the first to align with the 13th Malaysia Plan’s objectives. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan outlined three core pillars: boosting competitiveness, uplifting MSMEs, and improving governance. The budget aims to strengthen high-value sectors like semiconductors, energy transition, and the Islamic economy. Support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will remain a priority to boost local production. Digital innovation and AI development will also be key focus areas under the new budget. Amir Hamzah emphasised value-based economic growth during his speech at the Budget 2026 Engagement Council. The event saw participation from top officials, including Bank Negara Malaysia’s governor and Securities Commission’s executive chairman. Over 300 representatives from industries, NGOs, and academia attended the council meeting. The budget presentation is scheduled for October 10, as per the Parliamentary Calendar. - Bernama