KUALA LUMPUR - The High Court here today acquitted and discharged Big Blue Premium Taxi Services founder Shamsubahrin Ismail of a charge of defrauding a businessman over a security contract at the Petronas KLCC Twin Towers six years ago. Judge K. Muniandy made the ruling after allowing the appeal by 59-year-old Shamsubahrin to set aside the Sessions Courts decision on Sept 20, 2023, which had sentenced him to three years in prison. In his judgement, Judge Muniandy said the Sessions Court judge ..

KUALA LUMPUR A woman has shared her distressing experience as a passive smoker, which led her to undergo a lung drainage procedure four times. In a 30-second TikTok video, user @VQueen Empire posted a photo of herself lying in a hospital bed, connected to an oxygen machine after having her lungs drained, reportedly due to inhaling cigarette smoke passively. Its now going viral that some smokers or vape users end up needing lung drainage. But in my case, I went through this procedure because I ..

TELUK INTAN - The driver of a stone-laden lorry pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates' Court here today to nine counts of causing the death of nine members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) in an accident on Jalan Chikus- Sungai Lampam on Tuesday. Rudi Zulkarnain Mat Radi, 45, made the plea after the charges were read separately before judge Norhamizah Shaiffuddin. According to the charges, at 9.05am on May 13 at KM15 Jalan Sungai Manik, the man as the lorry driver, was charged with dangerous ..

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SHAH ALAM - Families of the Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17 victims, whose plane was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, are urging the government to hold Russia accountable for the tragic incident. Habibah Ismail, 75, mother of MH17s chief flight attendant Azrina Yakob, expressed that despite 11 years having passed, justice and closure for the victims remained elusive. She called on the government to take firm and appropriate action, emphasising that the pain and suffering of the victims ..

IPOH - A Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel, who was photographed holding the disabled son of his late colleague, Sergeant Mohd Roslan Abd Rahim - one of the victims of last Tuesdays tragic crash in Teluk Intan - said he could not hold back his tears when he unveiled the shroud during the final rites. Corporal Mohd Shaukar Ishak, 36, said that his heart was overwhelmed with grief, especially as he held the deceaseds eldest child, 13-year-old Muhd Raqin Najmi, who has Down syndrome. "I couldnt ..

TELUK INTAN - The owner of the lorry company transporting gravel stones which crashed into a truck carrying Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel, along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, last Tuesday, which claimed nine lives, will be called in soon to assist with the investigation. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the truck company owner will be summoned soon to record a statement. "We will conduct a thorough investigation. We will look at this investigation from all angles, ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Skills Initiative (Misi) continues to make strides in digital empowerment, recently hitting another milestone with the successful completion of its AI-Powered Photography and Visual Editing Programme in Masai, Johor. The programme equipped 25 aspiring creatives with practical skills in technology, visual media and entrepreneurship. Held from April 16 to 20, the five-day intensive training brought together 25 participants from the Malaysian Indian community, ..

SHAH ALAM - In the wake of the tragic accident involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck that claimed nine lives, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has issued a strong call to employers to integrate road safety as a fundamental aspect of their management operations. Its chairman Dr Wong Shaw Voon stressed that companies must move beyond simply tasking drivers and actively manage the safety of their on-road activities. "Employers must make a pledge to prioritise safety ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Federal Court today dismissed the appeal by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and his wife, Azura Md Yusof, seeking to have their habeas corpus application remitted to the High Court for a full hearing on its merits. Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who chaired the three-member panel, delivered the unanimous decision, holding that the appeals were devoid of merit. The panel upheld the Johor Bahru High ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Court of Appeal was told today that the High Court Judge had erred in refusing to recuse himself from presiding over Datin Seri Rosmah Mansors corruption trial involving the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project in Sarawak. Counsel for Rosmah, Datuk Jagjit Singh, submitted that the then High Court Judge, Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan (now elevated to the Court of Appeal), ought to have disqualified himself from hearing the case after he allegedly instructed the courts Research Unit ..

IPOH - The wife of Corporal Haslizal Mohd Ali, one of the victims injured in the crash that claimed the lives of nine of his colleagues in Teluk Intan on Tuesday, has made an emotional plea to the public to pray for his recovery. Siti Rafidah Kamis, 43, a teacher, said her husband who sustains injuries to his ribs and experiences lung complications is still unconscious in Teluk Intan Hospital intensive care unit. "My husband had to be sedated. Im in agony (over the situation), but I was told ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The husband of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh was arrested this morning in connection with her abduction in the federal capital last month. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Isa said the suspect was taken to the Putrajaya Magistrates Court for a remand application, but it was rejected. "At present, the suspect remains in custody to assist with the ongoing investigation into the recent abduction case, he said in a statement today. Rusdi previously stated that police may record ..

SEREMBAN - A woman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to charges of unlawfully practising dentistry and operating an unregistered private dental clinic in December last year. Nur Hafizah Harun, 21, who is not a registered dental practitioner, entered the plea before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam after the two charges were read to her. She was charged under Section 62(1) of the Dental Act 2018 (Act 804) and Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 (Act ..

HULU SELANGOR Newly launched public facilities recently built at Dataran Warisan Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB) have reportedly been vandalised by irresponsible individuals less than a month after their official launch. The Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS), in a statement, said that during a routine site visit last Monday, several damages were identified, including a broken doorknob on the public toilet and a composite decorative door panel that had been destroyed, believed to be the result of ..

GEORGE TOWN - A man suspected to be involved in armed robbery, house break-ins and self-service laundrette thefts in Penang, with total losses amounting to RM500,000, was killed in a shootout at Jalan Lintang Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, near here today. Penang Police Chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said a team from the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), who were conducting a crime prevention operation, encountered a suspicious-looking BMW car at about 4 am. "The police approached the car ..

KUCHING - A man was found drowned after his four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle plunged into the Sarawak River near the Tun Salahuddin Bridge here, last night. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the body of the 62-year-old local man was found by divers from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department still in the vehicle at 10 am today. "The case is still under investigation, and so far, the police have not found any criminal elements. Members of the public with information should come ..

PASIR MAS - A teacher pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of attempting to murder his son by stabbing him with a vegetable knife earlier this month. Asrolfandi Mohd Ab Suki, 47, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Zulkpli Abdullah. He was charged with stabbing his 11-year-old son twice with a knife and seriously injuring him at their home in Kampung Banggol Che Dol, Pohon Tanjung, at 8.55 am on May 2. The charge was framed under Section 307 of the ..

SHAH ALAM - The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged the government to take serious heed of road accidents, particularly those involving heavy vehicles. In a post on the Selangor Royal Office Facebook page, His Royal Highness said that in view of the increasing number of accidents and similar tragedies, fir

MAKKAH - The Pilgrims Fund Board (Tabung Haji - TH), through the Research and Development (R&D;) Division of the Haj Department, has introduced a new navigation platform, called GoogleWalk, to assist Malaysian pilgrims in identifying routes back to their accommodation in the Holy Land. TH Maktab Operations director Mohd Fahmi Kamarudin said the platform, which is based on Google Maps, was developed specifically for the use of Malaysian pilgrims staying at seven Haj Pilgrims Accommodation ..

SHAH ALAM Pas is ready to hand over the individual responsible for the incomplete depiction of the Jalur Gemilang on a promotional poster for the Teguh Memimpin Terengganu (TMT) gathering, if requested by the police. Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said the party remains fully committed to cooperating with the authorities. Weve never been unwilling to cooperate. If theres a request to hand over the individual, well do it, no issue on our end. The ones being secretive are from your ..

MOSCOW - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim raised the issue of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin today. According to Anwar, the matter was brought up during his bilateral discussions with the Russian President at the Kremlin, here, to represent the families of the victims affected by the tragedy. "For sure, as a representative of the Malaysian people, particularly the families of the victims, I ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has identified safety enhancement measures for its personnel travelling in trucks for operations, following the crash that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel yesterday. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said a discussion would be held with the Department of Internal Security and Public Order leadership, as the department also used trucks to transport General Operations Force (GOF) personnel. "Among ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has urged authorities to clarify their actions in preventing a group of youths from holding a public reading session at Dataran Merdeka last Saturday. PSM central committee member N. Gandipan argued that the police's demand for a notification letter for a reading and discussion activity lacks legal basis and contradicts the rights guaranteed by the Federal Constitution. He claimed that individuals can assemble, discuss and engage in intellectual ..

KOTA BHARU - In a move to uphold cultural and religious values, the Kelantan state government is introducing Husband-and-Wife Day as a wholesome alternative to Valentines Day. The celebration is set to take place on May 31 at the Tanah Merah District Council Square from 8am to 1.45pm. State Executive Councillor for Welfare, Family and Women Development, Rohani Ibrahim, announced that 500 couples from across Kelantan are expected to attend the state-level programme. This programme is held as an ..

PUTRAJAYA - The Federal Court today reserved its verdict on the final appeals by six men convicted and sentenced to death for the 2015 murder of deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, whose body was found in a concrete-filled drum. Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, who led a three-man panel, said the bench needed time to decide on the appeals and would set a date for the decision later. Also on the panel were Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang ..

KANGAR - The sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vape will be banned in Perlis effective Aug 2, said Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli. Mohd Shukri said this decision was made based on the ban on the use of vape, which was deemed haram through the decision of the Perlis State Fatwa Committee regarding e-cigarettes in 2022. "In this regard, vape traders (in Perlis) must be ready to find new businesses, as their licences and business operations will be halted (starting Aug 1)," ..

KUALA LUMPUR - The husband of a woman who died after being thrown from the van she was riding in on the Shah Alam Highway (Kesas) near the Awan Besar Rest and Treatment (R&R;) area heading to Petaling Jaya on May 6 will be charged soon. Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the investigation paper has been referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action. "The case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for negligently causing death," ..

JOHOR BAHRU - Police have arrested six local men following a viral video showing the vocalist of a skinhead band being assaulted, at a gym in City Plaza, here, last Saturday. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat said the suspects, aged between 28 and 40, were arrested separately, in Johor Bahru and Segamat, on Monday and yesterday. He said that the 23-year-old victim, who was attacked with a metal dustbin during the incident, lodged a police report in Ampang, Selangor, two days ..

IPOH - Eight more victims of the crash that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel at Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan yesterday are being treated at two hospitals. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs, and Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said five are in the respective hospitals Intensive Care Unit (ICU). "For the victims at Teluk Intan Hospital, four remain in the ICU while three others have been transferred to the general wards. ..

KOTA BHARU - An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today, to a charge of stabbing his brother with a stingray tail spine in Kampung Pauh Jabit, Beris Kubur Besar, Bachok, earlier this month. Mohd Izwan Sukarnor, 36, made the plea after the charge was read out, before Judge Zulkifli Abllah. He was charged with intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to his elder brother, Mohd Fakhran, 40, using a stingray tail spine at a house in Kampung Pauh Jabit, Beris Kubur ..

PUTRAJAYA - The number of live births recorded a decline of 11.5 per cent to 93,500 in the first quarter of this year (Q1 2025) compared to 105,613 in Q1 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) in its Demographic Statistics report. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said male births outnumbered female births, with 48,124 boys compared to 45,376 girls, bringing the sex ratio at birth to 106 males for every 100 females. "On average, one baby was born every ..

KUALA LUMPUR - Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has applied again to transfer the seven charges made against him for using his position to obtain bribes and receiving money from unlawful activities from the Sessions Court to the High Court. His lawyer, Tang Jia Wearn, informed Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi that the hearing of the matter had been set for June 16 before High Court judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin and requested the Sessions Court to set the date for case ..

PUTRAJAYA - All 19 museums under the Department of Museums Malaysia (JMM) will be open to the public free of charge in conjunction with International Museum Day on May 18, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said this includes the National Museum, the National Automobile Museum (Sepang), the Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum (Kedah), and the Malaysia Architecture Museum (Melaka). In a Facebook post today, Aaron urged the public to explore the richness of history, cultural ..

BUTTERWORTH - Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy was charged in the Sessions Court here today on 17 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving funds belonging to the Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) totalling RM859,131.29. Ramasamy, 76, pleaded not guilty to all the charges before Judge Zulhazmi Abdullah. On all the 13 counts, Ramasamy, was charged as the then PHEB chairman entrusted with the funds, to have committed CBT by dishonestly misusing the funds to pay a ..

SHAH ALAM Puspakom has confirmed that investigations are ongoing into the tragic collision along Jalan ChikusSungai Lampam that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel. The incident, which occurred yesterday, has raised concerns over vehicle safety and maintenance standards. In a statement, Puspakom said it would not comment on the investigations or respond to public remarks out of respect for the ongoing process and those involved. "At this time, the incident is under ..

TELUK INTAN - The lorry driver involved in the crash that killed nine personnel of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) yesterday is on remand for four days from today. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the remand order against the 45-year-old man was issued by Magistrate Naidatul Athirah Azman. The man is investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving and shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a ..

TELUK INTAN - Residents have claimed that narrow roads and lack of traffic lights along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam are among the factors contributing to the frequent fatal accidents in the area. Sungai Lampam Kanan Federal Village Development and Security Committee chairman Mohammed Nadzri Mat Taib said the many lorries carrying sand and stones plying the route increase the risk of accidents. "These lorry drivers drive fast. In several incidents, lorries skidded and fell into ditches at the ..

SHAH ALAM Malaysia could consider pursuing various forms of compensation that encompass national interests from Russia following the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) senior lecturer Dr Azrul Azlan Abdul Rahman said the recommendation by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for Russia to begin compensation negotiations with the countries involved presents a significant opportunity for Malaysia to act more firmly in the name ..

JOHOR BAHRU - A married couple had a frightening experience when their vehicle hit an elephant at KM 50 of the Johor Bahru-Mersing road last night. Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Yusof Othman said in the 9.20pm incident, the 40- and 38-year-old couple were travelling from Kota Tinggi to Mersing in a Perodua Alza. "Suddenly, four elephants crossed the road at the location, causing the driver to be unable to avoid and crash into one of the animals. "As a result of the collision, the front ..