SHAH ALAM - A local news portal journalist today pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to a charge of receiving an RM20,000 bribe. B. Nantha Kumar, 42, was accused of receiving bribes from Muhammad Zahid, a Pakistani national, in exchange for removing an uploaded article on the Malaysiakini portal and refraining from further writing about a foreign worker agency allegedly involved in a syndicate. He was accused of committing the offence at a hotel here at 11.45pm on Feb 28. The charge ..

AMSTERDAM - Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was set to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Netherlands on Friday, the court said, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The 79-year-old, who landed in the Netherlands on Wednesday, is accused of crimes against humanity amid the "war on drugs" during his time in power, including the murder of at least 43 people between 2011 and 2019. The court in The Hague said in a Thursday statement that Duterte would make his ..

SEPANG - Police shot dead three foreign criminals classified as dangerous and violent in "Op Rantau" at Desa Vista here early this morning. In the 2.30am operation, a police patrol team encountered three masked men dressed in dark clothing, who then attacked the officers with machetes. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (Intelligence/Operations) deputy director Datuk Fadil Marsus told Bernama that, in self-defence and to ensure safety, police fired several shots at the suspects. "All ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here for another round of questioning in a corruption and money laundering investigation against him. The vehicle carrying the ninth Prime Minister and Bera MP arrived at 8.46am today. Ismail Sabri is being investigated over corruption and money laundering related to the expenditure and procurement of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga ..

IPOH - An elderly man, who was reported missing after going for physiotherapy treatment on Tuesday (March 11), was found dead in a room at the RPGC Garden Hotel here yesterday. Ipoh police chief Assistant Commissioner Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said they received information about the discovery of the body of R. Thinakaran, 62, at about 4.20 pm today. "Medical officers from the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here who were at the scene confirmed the death, and an initial examination ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have received 489 reports involving 637 Malaysians who fell victim to human trafficking, particularly job scam syndicates targetting young people, from January until yesterday. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said out of this, 504 individuals had been rescued, while 133 remain stranded abroad. "The Home Ministry, through police, the Immigration Department, the Foreign Ministry and Health Ministry (MoH), has successfully rescued Malaysian victims ..

MELAKA - An obese woman, weighing 160 kilogrammes, from Taman Rambai Jaya here required assistance from the Fire and Rescue Department to be transported to the hospital due to breathing difficulties. Melaka Fire and Rescue Departmebt Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer II Noor Hafizah Mohammed said they received an emergency call at 2.45 pm, and a team from the Tangga Batu Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the location. "Upon arrival, we found a 29-year-old obese female patient who ..

KUALA LUMPUR - National badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei is committed to doing his best after being appointed by the Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim as the state's badminton advisor and sports ambassador. Chong Wei said he is pleased with the trust placed in him by Tunku Ismail to carry out the responsibility and is committed to developing sports in Johor. "The passion His Royal Highness has for sports is unwavering and his dedication towards the development of sports is ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) investigating officer R Rajagopal told the High Court today that the companys board of directors had not approved the transfer of USD700 million to Good Star Limited, owned by fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low. Rajagopal, former head of Bukit Amans Commercial Crime Investigation Department, said the lack of board approval was among his key findings in the 1MDB investigation. "There was no directive from the (1MDB) ..

PETALING JAYA - A paediatric specialist told the Sessions Court here today that Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin could only speak using 30 words and was still unable to form sentences, which was not in line with the development of a typical six-year-old child. Dr Bernice Lim Pei-Yi, 37, who served in the Paediatric Department of Selayang Hospital from 2020 to 2024, said that on Dec 20, 2023, she was instructed to write a report on a patient named Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin. "Since I had never met the ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Netherlands Embassy in Kuala Lumpur gathered experts and advocates to explore the evolving role of women in the digital and technological landscape, addressing both challenges and opportunities in an era of rapid transformation. Titled "Orange Talk - Women Empowerment: Breaking Barriers in the Digital Age, the event brought together over 50 participants for a dynamic panel discussion featuring thought leaders from diverse fields. The dialogue acknowledged the pressing need to ..

MANILA - Philippine police on Thursday said they have been investigating the death of a female international tourist in Boracay, a world-famous resort in the central Philippines, reported Xinhua. Police Lieutenant Colonel Mar Joseph Ravelo, Malay town police chief, said a local villager found the body of the victim on Wednesday afternoon in an abandoned chapel on the island resort, one of the country's top tourist destinations. The location where she was found was about one kilometres from her ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Federal Court was told that there was no evidence linking former pathologist Col R Kunaseegaran to the murder of former deputy public prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, as he was not present at the crime scene. Kunaseegarans counsel, Datuk N Sivananthan, further contended that the prosecution had failed to establish that his client shared a common intention with the other five accused in Moraiss murder. He also argued that the testimony of a former co-accused, who later ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian medical fraternity today mourns the passing of Datuk Dr A Jai Mohan, a pioneer in paediatrics, medical education, and health informatics. Dr Jai Mohan, 78, passed away at 12.45am in the Intensive Care Unit of Hospital Kuala Lumpur after a week-long battle with a severe infection affecting his heart. He is survived by his wife, Datin Pearl Jai Mohan, a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren. In a statement, the medical fraternity paid tribute to Dr Jai Mohan, a ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob provided his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today. He arrived at the MACC headquarters at 9.46am and was seen leaving at 3.13pm, briefly waving to the media who had been waiting since morning. However, attempts by reporters to obtain a response were unsuccessful. It is understood that he is expected to continue his statement tomorrow. Ismail Sabri was initially scheduled to have his statement recorded ..

KUCHING - A snake caused a two-hour power outage affecting the MJC township in Batu Kawa on Tuesday, March 11, Sarawak Energy Berhad announced today. Sarawak Energy said its operations arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), confirmed that the reptile was found dead after likely coming into contact with electrical equipment at the Batu Kawa-Malihah junction. "The incident occurred at 8.31pm during heavy rain in Kuching. Upon receiving reports, SESCOs technical team responded immediately, working ..

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SHAH ALAM - The Iftar Ala Madinah @Karangkraf event is not only an eagerly awaited annual programme for those who wish to break their fast in a unique atmosphere but also helps ease the burden of the underprivileged or B40 group. This is because the long-running programme offers free iftar meals, which in turn helps reduce household expenses. A private sector employee, Sarina Mohd Som, 47, said she never misses the opportunity to break her fast with family and friends at Iftar Ala Madinah ..

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KUALA LUMPUR - Authorities have uncovered two illegal poultry slaughterhouses operating in filthy conditions, with chickens placed directly on the floor and premises emitting unhygienic and foul odours. This shocking discovery was made during Op Pantau, a joint operation conducted by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department and the Immigration Department in Kampung Cheras Baru on Thursday. In the 1am raid, officials seized 3,200 kilograms of ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 5,272 youths below the age of 34 have been declared bankrupt from 2020 to this year, according to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. She said that of the total, 5,189 were aged between 25 to 34, while 83 others were below 25. "The trend of bankruptcy among youths shows an increase, with 877 cases recorded in 2024, which is 150 cases higher than the 727 cases recorded in the previous year. "According to the Insolvency Department's records, the main cause of ..

GEORGE TOWN - A total of 600 units of Electric Vehicle Charging Bay (EVCB) are expected to be operational in Penang by the end of the year, said State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason Hng Mooi Lye. He said the 300 EVCBs would be in the Penang City Council (MBPP) and the remaining in the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) administrative areas. "MBPP has conducted a study on the location of EVCBs on the island area and due to space constraints, existing parking ..

SHAH ALAM - Selling citizenship documents to foreigners is an act of treason and should be met with the harshest punishment. Constitutional expert Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Fathi Yusof said eradicating such activities was crucial as it posed a significant threat to the country, particularly in jeopardising national sovereignty. "For cases involving bribery in the registration of foreign births, two types of offences have been identified. The first involves either giving or receiving ..

SHAH ALAM - A woman went through a harrowing ordeal when her six-year-old daughter was taken along with her stolen car for nearly 45 minutes in an incident in Setia Alam yesterday. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the 34-year-old woman was dropping off her younger child at a nursery at 6.55 am when she left her eldest daughter asleep in the backseat of her car, which was still running and unlocked. When she came back, the car was gone. "The police were ..

MERSING - An elderly man was injured when the car he was driving hit a baby elephant crossing the road at Kilometre 30 Jalan Nitar-Mersing here last Tuesday. Mersing police chief Supt Abdul Razak Abdullah Sani said the 70-year- old man injured his neck and right wrist in the incident and still undergoing treatment at Kluang Hospital. He said the police received a report on the incident at about 9pm. "An investigation found that the incident occurred when the Toyota Altis car, with the victim at ..

PUTRAJAYA - Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement regarding an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case linked to him. The vehicle carrying him was seen entering the MACC office compound at 9.46am. Ismail Sabri, who is the ninth Prime Minister, was supposed to give his statement on March 7 but was postponed to today due to his health condition. He was rushed to a ..

KOTA KINABALU - The Kota Kinabalu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is facing a critical financial crisis that threatens the closure of its shelter, endangering the lives of a total of 351 animals. This non-profit organisation for stray and abandoned animals in need of care is urgently appealing to the community for donations to ward off closure of its shelter and to sustain and continue its essential services for animals in need. The shelter is currently housing and ..

IPOH - The Perak government has called on AirAsia to reconsider its decision to suspend the Ipoh-Singapore route, which is set to take effect on April 25, as announced on the airlines website. State Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said the state government was not informed of the decision and hoped that it was only a temporary approach to reorganising the company's strategy for new destinations. "Therefore, it is hoped that Air Asia will ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A news portal journalist probed by the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission (MACC) for suspected involvement in a bribery case will be charged in court this Friday.Confirming the matter, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the decision was made following consultation with the Deputy Public Prosecutor today."I have been informed that the journalist will be charged on Friday," he said briefly when contacted today.Previously, media reports said the male journalist was ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia. According to Grant Thornton Malaysia PLT, the percentage of women in these roles dropped from 40.4 per cent in 2023 to 39.6 per cent in 2024, and is expected to decrease further to 36.2 per cent in 2025. In a statement today, the global professional consulting firm highlighted that the number of businesses without women in senior ..

PETALING JAYA - A medical officer testified in the Sessions Court here today that clinical records and speech therapy assessments confirmed the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin suffered from severe receptive and expressive language delay. Dr Nur Hanisah Abd Nasir, 37, from the Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) Department of Sungai Buloh Hospital, said she did not handle Zayn Rayyans case directly but prepared the medical report based on available records. "Therapy and training strategies were provided to ..

SHAH ALAM - The Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM) has formed a strategic partnership with Rasuah Busters and Sinar Harian to strengthen their ongoing fight against corruption in a comprehensive and consistent manner. This collaboration was established following a courtesy visit to the Karangkraf Complex, today. IIM board member Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said the visit aimed to discuss, exchange ideas and most importantly, implement every agenda that has been planned, is in progress, or will ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a company director with the title Datuk on suspicion of being involved in money laundering activities related to the sale and purchase of a tanker vessel. According to a source, the man, in his 50s, was detained at about 4.30pm yesterday when he appeared at the MACC Johor office to record his statement. "The suspect is believed to have received, transferred, and utilised illicit proceeds linked to the sale and purchase ..

KOTA KINABALU The actions of a group of divers blocking the movement of a turtle and a whale shark in two separate videos that went viral recently have drawn public condemnation. In the videos, which are 31 seconds and one minute and four seconds long, the divers could be seen disturbing the animals while conducting their diving activities, which are believed to have taken place in the waters around Manukan Island here. Sabah Dive Squad President Sim Fui expressed his concerns as these actions ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has received 894 reports regarding the controversial statement by independent preacher Muhammad Zamri Vinoth Kalimuthu who allegedly insulted Hinduism recently. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police had recorded Muhammad Zamri's statement and the investigation paper was still under review by the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC). "So far, there has been no further instruction from the AGC regarding this case," he ..

SHAH ALAM Police are investigating the individual who recorded and uploaded a video of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matins mother, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, walking with her two children, questioning its relevance to the ongoing murder investigation of the autistic child. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said authorities are working to identify the person who captured the footage. Further investigations will determine whether the video has any connection to Zayn Rayyans murder case, he ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Sessions Court here today discharged not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) former Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (BNS) managing director Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor of three counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM21.08 million related to the Royal Malaysian Navys Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. Judge Suzana Hussin made the order after allowing an application by lawyer Datuk Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden, representing Ahmad Ramli, 81, who is also a former Navy ..

SHAH ALAM - The Iftar Ala Madinah @Karangkraf programme is more than just a place for families to gatherit offers a remedy for the elderly who long for the joy of breaking fast in a lively community setting. For 78-year-old Fauziah Mohamad, the experience of breaking fast at Karangkraf eased the loneliness she often felt at home, where she only lived with her daughter and grandchild. "If I were at home, I would only break fast with my daughter and grandchild. I have a son, but he breaks fast at ..

SEREMBAN - Six passengers sustained minor injuries, while 34 others escaped unharmed after an express bus overturned at KM 245.5 on the North-South Expressway (NSE) northbound in Rembau early this morning. Rembau Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Amer Izham Mokthar said they received an emergency call at 6.01am and arrived at the scene 15 minutes later. He said the bus was carrying 28 women and 12 men, including the bus driver, en route from Melaka to Kuala Lumpur. "Initial ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 16 individuals on suspicion of corruption involving the late registration of births of non-citizens to citizens and birth registration using false supporting documents. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said all the suspects, aged between 20 and 70, were arrested through Op Outlander and Op Birth starting at 11am yesterday, involving raids at several premises including clinics and ..