AS the city of Subang Jaya in Selangor ushers in a new year and a fresh council term, residents are demanding more than just grand announcements. Lee says transparency in planning and development approvals remains a key concern.Key concerns include clogged drainage, erratic waste management, and deteriorating road surfaces. Pusat Bandar Puchong Residents Association deputy chairman Awies Ung said the public wanted better engagement with Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), particularly regarding land use, town planning and environmental impacts. “We hope for regular dialogue where MBSJ, residents’ associations and the wider community can sit together and coordinate effectively,” he added. He said residents wanted assurance that service quality would not be compromised.

They found that the canine had fallen into a five-foot deep drain and was unable to escape. Residents tried lowering a ladder into the drain, but it was too steep for the dog to climb out. A spokesperson from APM said they went to the scene at around 9.30am and rescued the dog within half an hour. Video footage of the incident showed residents distracting the dog, which allowed a member of APM to slip a loop on a catch pole around its neck before pulling it to safety. When paramedics arrived, they found a 64-year-old man, surnamed Zhang, unconscious with injuries to his mouth and nose.

IN recent years, sightings of civets roaming through urban parks and residential neighbourhoods have become increasingly common. Videos of these encounters frequently go viral on social media, transforming moments of wildlife presence into entertainment or novelty. However, beneath this growing fascination lies an important question that warrants serious consideration: Are civets truly meant to live in our cities? Civets are nocturnal wild mammals belonging to the family Viverridae. Instead, their presence in human-dominated spaces often reflects environmental pressure, habitat loss, and shrinking forest areas rather than successful adaptation.

ENERGY markets enter 2026 in a downbeat mood as geopolitical uncertainty clouds the outlook and increasing signs of swelling oil and gas supplies threaten to sink prices. The past year was a wild one for the oil and gas industry, punctuated by the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June, US President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the intensified targeting of energy infrastructure in Russia in its war against Ukraine, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (Opec) often perplexing production decisions and the recently threatened US blockade of Venezuela.

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, supported by favourable interest rate differentials and stronger domestic economic fundamentals. Although it ended the week slightly lower against the greenback at 4.0515/0560 compared with 4.0470/0535 last Friday, the outlook remains positive, with the local currency projected to appreciate to 3.95 by year-end. MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (IB) said in a research note that the ringgit would mostly average at 4.00 to the US dollar this year. It said the local currency would be supported by expectations that the interest rate differential between the overnight policy rate (OPR) and the US Federal Funds rate will continue to narrow throughout the year. This should translate into sustained appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar,” he told Bernama.

PETALING JAYA: Meat, eggs and dairy products are safe to consume if handled and cooked properly, say experts. “These drug-resistant bacteria might contaminate foods like meat, eggs and milk, but the bacteria will not transmit to humans if the foods are properly cooked as most of the bacteria could not survive. To minimise exposure to drug-resistant bacteria, both experts recommended strict hygiene in the kitchen including washing hands before and after handling raw meat, cleaning utensils and surfaces thoroughly, and keeping raw and cooked food separate. “We can’t eliminate bacteria completely, but we can reduce the risks through safe handling, cooking, and proper food hygiene,” he said. The committee is made up of agencies spanning human health, animal health, food safety and environmental sectors.

Greg has an adult child who, like Nick, has had a long and difficult struggle with addiction. But some parts of their story are likely recognisable to the millions of American families affected by addiction. Family friends told The Los Angeles Times that Michele had become increasingly concerned about Nick’s mental health in recent weeks. On top of that, co-occurring mental health conditions, traumas and other factors mean that no two cases of substance abuse disorders are exactly the same. Families Anonymous counsels members to accept the “Three Cs” of a loved one’s addiction.

When Kim Niehaus first became a Taylor Swift fan in school, classmates made fun of her. "If you showed up in a Taylor Swift T-shirt, it was ultra embarrassing," she recalls. Where 'Stan' comes fromExtreme dedication in fan culture is often described with the term "Stan". She remembers seeing Taylor Swift live as a teenager: "I was 16 or 17, young and really insecure." Online and offline, she now experiences fan culture as a powerful source of connection and community.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- U.S. electric automaker Tesla said Friday that its global vehicle deliveries in 2025 fell by around 8.6 percent year on year, marking the first time the company has been overtaken in annual electric vehicle sales by China's automaker BYD. Tesla produced 1.655 million electric vehicles in 2025 and delivered 1.636 million, lower than the 1.773 million vehicles produced and 1.789 million delivered in 2024, according to company data. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Tesla produced 434,358 vehicles and delivered 418,227, down from 459,445 produced and 495,570 delivered in the same period a year earlier. Tesla remains the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States, accounting for about 45 percent of the domestic EV market. Industry analysts expect overall U.S. electric vehicle sales to remain weak in 2026.

PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim has called for moderation, unity and mutual respect ahead of Umno Youth’s special convention today, which will discuss the party’s position in the unity government. MANIMARANKUALA LUMPUR: PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim has called for moderation, unity and mutual respect ahead of Umno Youth's special convention today, which will discuss the party's position in the unity government. Differences of opinion are natural, and therefore must be managed in a spirit of mutual respect, understanding and consideration for one another. In December 2025, party vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the outcome of the special convention would be given due consideration, noting that the youth wing has the right to convene it. Earlier that month, Akmal announced that Umno Youth would hold a special convention to discuss the party's direction and its role in the unity government.

PETALING JAYA: The moratorium on medical insurance premium hikes for those over 60 has come to an end. Meanwhile, sources privy to the Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs (JMCPHC) said premiums for elderly policyholders could be regulated. Some elderly policyholders are also hoping for the reprieve to continue as they can no longer afford their premiums. Speaking from his hospital bed, Krishnan said many senior policyholders may have to give up their medical coverage if premium increments continue. I have more than 20 clients whose medical insurance had lapsed simply because it was too costly.

It said rising Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in livestock is mainly due to the improper use of antibiotics among farmers. “High usage of antibiotics for preventive (prophylactic) and growth promoter purposes, as well as poor farm biosecurity, also contributes to the issue,” it said. The department said it was actively monitoring the trend through the Malaysian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (MyAP-AMR). “Maintain farm hygiene, implement biosecurity measures, vaccinate livestock and ensure high-quality feed.”Over the years, the department has introduced various measures to tackle livestock antibiotic-resistance. “We encourage farmers to adopt vaccination, regular disease monitoring and strong biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance at the farm level.”

Plus, if based on the Act, one can be guilty of an offence (if they practise without an APC),” he said. Under Section 20(7) of the Medical Act, it is an offence for a fully registered medical practitioner to practise medicine, surgery or obstetrics and gynaecology without an APC. Those found guilty shall not be entitled to recover any fee, reward, disbursement or cost incurred during the time they did not have a valid APC. “Legally, I do not have the licence to practise, but I have to return to work. Doctors are required to register with the MMC to practise medicine in Malaysia, while the Medical Act also mandates them to apply for an APC, which is valid for 12 months.

(Jan 3): US President Donald Trump is blocking HieFo Corp from acquiring semiconductor-related assets from Emcore Corp, citing national security reasons. The order, released on Friday, notes that HieFo, a Delaware-based company, was organised and is controlled by a Chinese citizen and targets the firm’s acquisition of “assets comprising the digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing businesses of” Emcore. The companies in 2024 announced that they had completed a deal to sell New Jersey-based Emcore’s chips business and indium phosphide wafer fabrication operations for US$2.92 million (RM11.84 million). Trump’s order says that deal “threatens to impair the national security of the US”, the latest move by the administration aimed at cracking down on Chinese access to advanced semiconductor technologies. It directs HieFo to divest within 180 days unless the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (Cfius), a secretive federal government panel that reviews deals involving American companies on national security grounds, grants them additional time.

PETALING JAYA: Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has dismissed speculation that Kenneth Jonassen will focus solely on coaching the women’s singles squad from now on. He remains in charge of the singles setup overall,” said Chong Wei when contacted. Jonassen also echoed the same stance amid speculation that he had been demoted to handling only the women’s singles. At present, the national women’s singles squad is being coached by Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, who was brought in last October. However, both Chong Wei and Jonassen acknowledged that BAM are currently in the process of revamping their existing coaching structure.