Police arrest 5 family members in RM1.5 million syabu bust
POLICE arrested seven men, including five members of the same family, and seized 41.8kg of syabu worth RM1.5 million, which was packed in Chinese tea packets, in raids in Pokok Sena and Bertam, Kepala Batas, last week. Penang police chief Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the raids were carried out following tip-offs from members of […]
Murakami to publish first new novel in 6 years
CELEBRATED Japanese author Haruki Murakami will release his first new novel in six years this April, publisher Shinchosha announced today. There was little detail given about the new work, which will be Murakami’s first novel since “Killing Commendatore” was published in February 2017.
Man sentenced to three years jail for sexual assault of a minor
SIBU: A man has been sentenced to three years jail and two strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court on Wednesday (Feb 1) after he pleaded guilty for sexual assault against a young girl. Read full story
Penang cops nab five family members, seize drugs worth over RM400,000
KEPALA BATAS: Five family members were among seven locals arrested by police during a drug bust involving RM1.505mil worth of methamphetamine. Read full story
Body of man retrieved from under Penang Bridge, second case in two days
GEORGE TOWN: Police have retrieved the body of a man seen floating at sea under the Penang Bridge at about noon on Wednesday (Feb 1). Read full story
Perikatan MPs to huddle in retreat for two days from now, says Hamzah
PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional MPs are holding a two-day retreat beginning on Wednesday (Feb 1), said Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. Read full story
Esscom spearheads week-long anti-crime operation in Sandakan
KOTA KINABALU: A multi-agency operation aimed at curbing various crimes and offences saw more than 20 undocumented migrants detained in Sabah’s east coast Sandakan district. Read full story
Travel discounts and special rates up for grabs at Sabah MATTA Fair this May
KOTA KINABALU: New destinations, travel discounts and special domestic vendor rates are up for grabs in the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) fair here in May. Read full story
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 receives support for ECG and BP monitoring in Malaysia
Support for the long-awaited electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure (BP) monitoring features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro is finally available to Malaysians. Read full story
Let the court decide Zahid's fate, says Anwar
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim maintains that the courts are an independent body as criticism continues over the appointment of Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in the Cabinet. Read full story