KUALA LUMPUR - TH Plantations Bhd (THP) chief executive officer (CEO) Mohamed Zainurin Mohamed Zain and chief financial officer (CFO) Marliyana Omar have been served with show cause letters, relating to alleged unauthorised payments of RM5.1 million made to plantation workers.The CEO has also been placed on garden leave commencing from the date of issuance of the show cause letter until further notice, the group said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today.Marliyana, however, has chosen to tender ..

MUAR - The search and rescue (SAR) operation for motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, who was reported missing on Monday after the vehicle he was driving plunged into Sungai Tui, Lenga, here, was called off today after rescuers failed to find any new leads.Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the Incident Command Post (PKTK) at the scene had also been closed as the search for the 38-year-old victim entered its fourth day.He said the operation, launched ..

KUANTAN - Police arrested a young man on suspicion of concealing the birth and death of a baby boy in a hilly area in Kampung Melayu Desa Kayangan in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, yesterday.Cameron Highlands police chief Supt Azri Ramli said police received information from the suspect's father, who found the baby's body at 10am."The suspect's father saw a patch of soil that had been dug up when he was going to the water tank located behind their house in the hilly location. He then stumbled on ..

LONDON - Snoop Dogg has become co-owner of Championship side Swansea City in an unlikely alliance between the world of rap and football, the Welsh club announced.The 53-year-old American star joins former Real Madrid stalwart and Croatia World Cup finalist Luka Modric in the club's ownership structure.Snoop Dogg made a surprise appearance on the club's social media channels last week modelling their new home jersey for the 2025-26 season and the club announced on Thursday that he has become an ..

SHAH ALAM - TFP Solutions Berhad (TFP) has officially launched e-Wages, a cutting-edge digital salary payment platform that aims to modernise payroll systems for Malaysias approximately 2.4 million foreign workers.Developed through its subsidiary SoftFac Technology Sdn Bhd in partnership with MobilityOne Sdn Bhd, a Bank Negara-licensed financial service provider, the platform marked a major advancement in promoting financial inclusion and workforce efficiency in the country.As concerns mount ..

PUTRAJAYA Investigators have revealed that the tour bus involved in the tragic crash that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in June was travelling at a speed of 117.6 km/h, nearly twice the posted speed limit of 60 km/h.These findings were detailed in the Preliminary Road Transport Safety Investigation Report by the Special Task Force under the Transport Ministry.The fatal accident occurred on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik in Perak.According to ..

SHAH ALAM - Selangor deputy police chief Mohd Zaini Abu Hassan has been appointed as the acting state police chief, effective tomorrow.He succeeds Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who will assume his new role as director of the Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on July 21.The handover-of-duties ceremony took place at the Dewan DCerana, Selangor contingent police headquarters (IPK), and was witnessed by police Management Department director, Datuk Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid.In ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The High Court has awarded lawyer and activist Siti Kasim RM160,000 in damages after allowing her civil suit against the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi), 15 of its officers, and seven others over her unlawful arrest and detention during a private fundraising event in 2016.In his judgment, High Court Judge Su Tiang Joo ordered the defendants to pay RM100,000 in exemplary damages, RM60,000 in aggravated damages, and RM100,000 in legal costs to the plaintiff ..

SHAH ALAM When a Year One pupil sat silently and started sweating during class, teacher Muhammad Farid Ammar Suhaimi quickly realised something was wrong.His quick response may have saved the boys life.The 29-year-old Moral Education teacher, who teaches at a school in Kapit, Sarawak, recalled the incident which happened on Monday morning during a regular class session.I saw the pupil sitting silently and sweating, whereas he is usually very cheerful and talkative. When I asked him what was ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Ten schoolchildren were injured when the school van they were travelling in overturned on Jalan Abdul Samad here today.State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the accident is believed to have occurred at about 7 am, and the victims are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital."The van was carrying 16 students, namely three from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Mohd Khalid, three from SMK Aminuddin Bakiand 10 from Sekolah Jenis ..

SHAH ALAM -A container lorry skidded and overturned on the Kesas Highway herethis morning, causing the chemicals it was carrying to spill onto the road.Selangor Fire and Rescue Departmentassistant director of operations Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said the driver of theShah Alam-bound lorry sustained minor injuries.He said the department was alerted to the incident at about 10.25am and arrived at the scene 15 minutes later."Upon arrival, it was found that the container lorry was carrying chemical ..

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, the White House said Thursday, following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs.The 79-year-old, who in January became the oldest person ever to assume the presidency, was found to have "chronic venous insufficiency," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.The widely noted discoloration on Trump's right hand, meanwhile, was "tissue irritation from frequent handshaking" ..

KUALA LUMPUR - More than 2,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure security and maintain order during the rally scheduled at Dataran Merdeka here on July 26.Kuala Lumpur acting police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said police had received notification of the rally from the organisers, which was submitted to the Dang Wangi district police headquarters (IPD)."We have identified four gathering points before participants head to Dataran Merdeka, namely Sogo, Masjid Jamek, Masjid ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad has been appointed acting Kuala Lumpur police chief, effective today.He replaces Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, who was appointed director of the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) on June 25. The handover-of- duties ceremony was held at the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters (IPK) and witnessed by Datuk Hamzah Ahmad, director of Bukit Amans Integrity and Standards Compliance ..

ALOR GAJAH - A shop assistant was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with murdering his girlfriend's 19-month-old child.Muhammad Isyraf Hifhzan Abdullah, 20, nodded after the charge was read out before Magistrate Dr Teo Shu Yee, but no plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.Muhammad Isyraf Hifhzan is charged with killing the baby girl on the third floor of a shop in Bandar Satelit Pulau Sebang, Alor Gajah, at about 9 pm on July 6 this year.He ..

KLUANG - A man has been arrested for behaving indecently in public here last Wednesday, after a video of the incident went viral.Kluang district police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said that upon receiving a report, police launched an investigation and found that the incident took place in front of a supermarket on Jalan Batu 4 at 4.16pm.He said the 55-year-old man was arrested by the roadside at Jalan Besar Mersing at around 5pm yesterday.Checks revealed that the suspect had two prior criminal ..

SEREMBAN - An elderly man was found dead, believed to have accidentally shot himself with a homemade firearm, at a durian orchard in Kampung Bandar Tinggi, Kuala Klawang, Jelebu.Jelebu police chief Supt Azizan Said said the 67-year- old mans body was discovered lying on the ground with visible bloodstains, and a police report was lodged by the victims family at 10.45pm on Wednesday."Initial investigations at the scene revealed that the deceased had gone alone to his 2.023-hectare durian orchard ..

KUALA LUMPUR -Police have launched an investigation into a viral claim made by a Taiwanese woman alleging she was extorted by police officers during a roadblock in SS2, Petaling Jaya, near here.Petaling Jaya District Police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar said the Facebook account owner, a Taiwanese national, alleged that she was stopped at a police roadblock and was extorted by officers on duty."Following that, police have initiated a full investigation under Section 384 of the Penal Code for ..

KUALA LUMPUR - On July 28, Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will be sworn in as the countrys 17th Chief Justice, succeeding Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who retired on July 2.This followed an announcement by the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court in a statement released late on Thursday.Hailing from Kuala Terengganu, the 62-year-old jurist was appointed to the Court of Appeal on Nov 12 last year.He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hons) from the University of ..

SHAH ALAM - Pas Information Chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has described the recent police raid on a gay party in Kelantan as deeply shameful, particularly as the state is known as the Verandah of Mecca.Taking to Facebook, Ahmad Fadhli stressed that it is shameful because it happened in Kelantan.If it had taken place in Kuala Lumpur, such as the raid on Blue Boy Club in August 2018 or the LGBT Halloween party in October 2022, in Johor Bahru like the same-sex party in February 2023 or even in Penang ..

KOTA BHARU - A labourer was sentenced to 18 months in jail by the Magistrate's Court, here, for committing mischief by smashing the front glass sliding door of a police station.The accused, Nik Mohadi Ahmad, 39, pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid.According to the charge, he was accused of breaking the front glass sliding door at the Ketereh police station complaint counter, causing an estimated loss of RM200. The incident occurred at 1.02pm on May 16.The charge was ..

ISKANDAR PUTERI - The wreckage of the police helicopter that crashed in Sungai Pulai, Gelang Patah, last week has been recovered and will be transported to the Air Operations Force (PGU) base in Subang for further investigation.Commander of the PGU under the Internal Security and Public Order Department Datuk Noor Sham Md Jani said a detailed investigation will be carried out by the Air Accident Investigation Bureau."Cooperation from multiple agencies expedited the process of retrieving the ..

MELAKA - A six-month-old baby boy tragically died after he was found unconscious in a face-down position, believed to have suffocated at a childcare centre in Padang Temu, Melaka, on Wednesday.The daycare caregiver reportedly discovered the baby around 5pm while checking on him and noticed his face had turned bluish.The caregiver then immediately brought the baby to the daycare operator before rushing him to Klinik Utama Ujong Pasir for further medical attention.The doctor attempted to ..

KOTA BHARU - Kelantan police have revealed that the state has become a transit point for drugs such as syabu (methamphetamine), ganja and heroin smuggled in from neighbouring countries.However, state police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said pil kuda (amphetamine pills) remained the most popular drug of choice among local addicts.Amphetamine pills have almost become a tradition not just in Kelantan, but also in Terengganu and Pahang.Perhaps its because theyre cheap, give a quick high and are ..

KOTA BHARU - The Kelantan government remains committed to strengthening and amending the Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 (EKJS) to enhance its effectiveness in curbing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) practices and immoral activities.Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said that despite past legal challenges, the state government is determined to enhance the law and its enforcement."EKJS 2019 was introduced to address syariah offences including sodomy, ..

JOHOR BAHRU - His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, continues to prioritise a healthy lifestyle by incorporating horse riding and walking into his regular fitness routine.According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandars official Facebook page, His Majesty began his preparations as early as 5am today to ride around the grounds of Istana Pasir Pelangi, here. "His Majesty possesses extensive knowledge in equestrian sports and is also an experienced polo player."For him, horse riding ..

MUAR - The search and rescue (SAR) operation for missing motoring influencer Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin continued for the third day today.The search along Sungai Tui in Jalan Bukit Kepong here, where the 38-year-old influencer's car plunged into, has not produced any new leads.Muar district police chief ACP Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the search operation for Tengku Nizaruddin, also known as Ija, resumed at around 8am, involving about 60 police personnel and firemen.He said the search ..

KOTA BHARU Kelantan police raided a private gay party involving more than 100 men, believed to be in their 20s to 30s, at a bungalow in Kemumin here in mid- June.State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the operation was carried out at around 1am following a tip-off from the public and undercover surveillance by a special task force.When the team arrived at the bungalow, only about 20 men were at the scene, he revealed at a press conference after officiating the Kelantan police ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Sixteen years after Teoh Beng Hocks tragic death while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), his family continues to demand accountability, not apologies or compensation.At a press conference, here, yesterday, his sister Lee Lan, 45, said the family rejected the apology offered by the anti-graft agency's chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, calling it insincere and offensive, as no officers have been held accountable for her brothers death.MACCs ..

SHAH ALAM - Malaysias Koryo Taekwondo Club has set off for Muju, South Korea, to take part in the 18th World Taekwondo Culture Expo, marking their long- awaited return to the international arena after nearly 10 years.The Koryo Taekwondo Club officially sent off its team of athletes to the event taking place from July 17 to July 22 at the globally renowned Taekwondowon in Muju.The clubs participation marked a major milestone in its journey to mould world-class talent, with the programme specially ..

TASEK GELUGOR - A man was found dead inside a locked sport utility vehicle (SUV) behind a shop lot in Taman Ara Mutiara here last night.Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) John Sagun Francis said the victim, a 34-year-old man, was discovered in the drivers seat of a Mazda CX-5 with the engine still running."Firefighters received an emergency call at 8.50pm and, upon arrival, found the vehicle with its engine running and the doors locked. A man was inside, ..

KUALA TERENGGANU - A total of 2,467 cases of domestic violence were recorded nationwide from January to April this year.Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said studies showed that housewives were the group with the highest incidence of domestic violence."But there may be some (victims) who do not even realise they are being victims... because this abuse is not just physical, it is emotional abuse. Sometimes the perpetrators can do 'reverse ..

SEREMBAN - Police have arrested a 30-year-old woman for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old boy at a grocery store in the Sri Palma Villa residential area in Mantin yesterday.Nilai district police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said they received a report from a woman at 3.28pm, stating that her son had been assaulted and threatened by a woman known to them while at the grocery store."The incident was reported to have occurred around 12.30pm yesterday, when the boy was buying a drink at the shop ..

KUALA LUMPUR - A part-time YouTuber from China was fined RM800, in default one months jail, by the Magistrates Court here today for trespassing into the Malaysian Parliament compound.Magistrate M.S. Arunjothy meted out the sentence on 25-year-old Li Zhechen after he pleaded guilty to unlawfully entering the Parliament grounds, which are designated as a restricted area under Section 5(1) of the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959.He committed the offence at 5.30pm on July 9 and was ..

MUAR - A desperate friend swam through murky waters to inspect a sunken car, only to confirm it belonged to missing influencer Ija Nizaruddin, intensifying efforts to locate him in Sungai Tui, Muar.Muhammad Syahmi Mansur, 30, who has been close to Ija for years, recounted the moment he and several friends sprang into action after learning about Ijas disappearance on Monday night."We were told his car had gone missing, so that same night, nine friends and I searched for Ija based on the last ..

SHAH ALAM Police have confirmed that nudity took place during a marriage motivation programme called eHati, which was held at a convention centre here last September.Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said investigations found that the nudity was part of a segment within the event known as 'Queens Night.'"Investigations revealed that nudity involving about four individuals did take place."The Queens Night segment was immoral and sexually explicit in nature. Activities included a ..

SHAH ALAM - A husband and wife, founders of a family motivation programme, are among six individuals remanded for three days today to assist in investigations into a motivational programme allegedly featuring immoral activities.Magistrate Ameera Mastura Khamis issued the remand order against the suspects, comprising four women and two men, aged between 26 and 47, under Sections 509 and 294 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act here.Yesterday, Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Royal Malaysia Police will facilitate the Himpunan Turun Anwar rally, scheduled to take place in the capital on July 26.Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this is to ensure the safety and orderliness of all participants, even though rally organisers are no longer required to submit prior notice to the police, following a Federal Court ruling that declared Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 unconstitutional.He acknowledged, however, that the ..

MUAR - The disappearance of motoring influencer Ija Nizaruddin has gripped the nation, as a full-scale search and rescue operation enters its second day after his car was discovered at the bottom of Sungai Tui, Muar, without him inside.Authorities have now expanded the search radius to 10 kilometres from the point where the Perodua Axia he was driving was found on Tuesday.The 38-year-old, whose full name is Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, was last heard from around 4pm on Monday while en ..

SHAH ALAM Pandan MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has accused Pas of changing its position three times within a week over the issue of judicial independence, which is currently under public scrutiny.He said the party initially took a conditional stance when its deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man insisted that he would only support the proposal to form a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) after participating in a rally organised by the Malaysian Bar.After his statement was criticised by ..