Muhyiddin says isn’t a suspect in Jana Wibawa case
MUHYIDDIN Yassin has confirmed that he was called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for his statement on the Jana Wibawa programme. The former prime minister said he is not a suspect in the probe.
Malaysia will defend rights, sovereignty, Fadillah says
THE government will not compromise in protecting the rights and sovereignty of the country, especially concerning claims by self-proclaimed Sulu heirs on Malaysia’s assets, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said. He said Malaysia would remain firm in its stand despite having to deal with claims filed in different countries.
Police sergeant remanded over ketum bribery claims
A POLICE sergeant was remanded for seven days starting today over allegations he asked for a RM7,000 bribe to release suspects caught in possession of ketum water. Magistrate Tengku Eliana Tuan Kamaruzaman issued the remand order for the 33-year-old officer who works at the police narcotics division in Kuantan.
NBA great Pierce fined US$1.4 million over ‘misleading’ crypto promotion
FORMER Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce was ordered to pay more than US$1.4 million (RM6.2 million) in penalties after being charged with making false and misleading statements about crypto securities he was paid to promote, US regulators said yesterday. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said in a statement Pierce had been charged with touting […]
PM calls on Muslims to learn through Israk and Mikraj events to restore dignity
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on Muslims to renew their resolve and learn from the experience of Prophet Muhammad SAW through the Israk and Mikraj events to restore the dignity of the ummah. Read full story
Commodity restrictions: EU needs to be more open, says Fadillah
KUCHING: The European Union (EU) needs to have a more open attitude over the bloc’s restrictions on the entry of certain commodities, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story
Proposed bridge linking to mainland Sabah vital for Labuan’s progress, says PBS
KOTA KINABALU: Labuan needs a bridge connecting it to mainland Sabah in order for the offshore financial island to grow and meet its true potential, says Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS). Read full story
4 killed in Karachi police attack claimed by Pakistan Taliban
AT least four people were killed after a Pakistan Taliban suicide squad stormed a police compound yesterday in the port city of Karachi, with a gun battle raging for hours as security forces went floor-to-floor through an office building in pursuit of the assailants. The attack comes just weeks after a bomb blast at a […]
5 US officers plead not guilty to murdering Tyre Nichols
FIVE former police officers pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges they murdered Tyre Nichols, a young black man who died after a beating in the southern US city of Memphis, Tennessee. Videos showed the officers, who are all black, repeatedly kicking and punching Nichols during a traffic stop close to his home on January 7, […]
Overzealous dress code moral policing is a concern, says Wanita MCA
JOHOR BARU: Recent dress code incidents in which women were denied entry into government buildings are concerning, says Wanita MCA national chairman Wong You Fong. Read full story