Imran Hilmy

George Town, Malaysia

News Reporter at The Star (Malaysia)

The Star Journalist, former award winning journalist with The Sun Daily Malaysia, Arsenal fan , and aspiring novelist.Vews are personal not institutuonal

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Pact hinges on seat division

2 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

KEPALA BATAS: Seat allocations in the upcoming Sabah elections must be properly ironed out if Barisan Nasional, which is an opposition party in the state, is to work with ruling coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). Though open to the idea, Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Umno has a principle where the party will contest any seat that it had won even if its representative later defected to another party.
When research becomes discovery

2 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

MANY foreigners have misguided impressions of Malaysia –something that quickly changes once they set foot in the country and see for themselves. In 2022, there was the family from US who visited a mall in Kuala Lumpur and were astounded. Already a subscriber? Log in. Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies. RM12.33/month Billed as RM148.00/year Free Trial For new subscribers only Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app.
Barisan to consider forming grand coalition with Pakatan and GRS for Sabah polls

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

KEPALA BATAS: Barisan Nasional will consider forming a grand coalition with Pakatan Harapan and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) for the upcoming Sabah state election. Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that a discussion is being held with GRS on the continuing collaboration between Pakatan and GRS.
MRSM Kepala Batas renamed in Pak Lah's honour

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

KEPALA BATAS: Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Kepala Batas has been renamed in honour of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The proclamation was made by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a ceremony here on Monday (May 12). The institution will now be officially known as MRSM Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
New playground, more thrills at Komtar landmark

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

A NEW playground has opened in George Town, Penang, just in time for the upcoming school holidays. Located at Level 5 in Komtar, Jungle Gym is a play space for little ones to exercise their bodies and minds while having lots of fun. A visitor who wished to be known only as Lim, 62, said Jungle Gym provided educational activities for children and their parents.
Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra earthquake

3 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

GEORGE TOWN: Tremors were felt in certain areas on the island of Penang after a moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck north Sumatra at 4.57pm on Sunday (May 11). Many Penangites, especially those living in high-rise buildings, felt the quake which occurred about 500km away. In Pulau Tikus, a resident living on the 7th floor of an apartment felt the tremors. "They lasted slightly over a minute, and I could even see the chair moving," said Aaron Tan, 36. Another Penangite, K.
Four men nabbed for alleged involvement in ah long activities, says Penang top cop

4 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

GEORGE TOWN: Four men were arrested by police for their alleged involvement in unlicensed moneylending (ah long) activities in Penang. State police chief Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the suspects aged between 34 to 42 were arrested during an operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from Penang and Perak police headquarters at several locations in the state on May 10.
‘Prepare ecosystem for future technology’

6 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

Digital Minister says Penang’s readiness for AI growth will attract investorsPENANG, which is known as a leader in the semiconductor sector, should also become a regional hub for next-generation technology, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the country needed to consider how it could further develop the ecosystem. “When we talk about attracting investments to Malaysia, particularly to Penang, many potential investors will evaluate the strength and quality of the existing ecosystem.
Tuna hub reeling in profits

6 days ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

GEORGE TOWN: As the tuna hub of Malaysia, Penang had more than twice as much tuna last year compared to the previous year, says Fahmi Zainol. The state agrotechnology, food security, and cooperative development committee chairman said figures from the Fisheries Department showed 431,000kg of tuna worth RM7.76mil were brought in 2024, more than double the 177,320kg (RM3.19mil) in 2023.
Police arrest four men for robbery and housebreaking in Perak, Kedah

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Imran Hilmy

GEORGE TOWN: Police here have arrested four men suspected of involvement in robbery and housebreaking in South Seberang Perai, Bandar Baharu in Kedah, and Parit Buntar in Perak. State police chief Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the suspects, aged between 23 and 34, were arrested in an operation by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from May 3 to May 7.