Scammers take religious teacher, tour agent for nearly RM130,000
A RELIGIOUS teacher lost RM76,170 after being duped by a Macau Scam on Monday, Pahang police chief Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said today. Ramli said the 55-year-old woman received a call from someone claiming to be a Touch ’n Go officer in Kuala Lumpur, who said the woman had a bill six months in arrears.
Gift of sight: Two can see again thanks to Sabah accident victim's cornea donation
KOTA KINABALU: Two people have received the gift of sight through cornea donations from an accident victim here. Read full story
Malaysia and Thailand police to strengthen ties to fight job scams
BANGKOK: The police forces of Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to strengthen cooperation in efforts to combat the issue of job scams involving the citizens of both countries. Read full story
Pictures of 'armed' Terengganu PAS youths causing concern among Malaysians
PETALING JAYA: A convoy of motorcycles and Terengganu PAS members clad in fake weapons marching in a parade has drawn criticisms from the public. Read full story
Quran found in drain in Jinjang
KUALA LUMPUR: Thirteen copies of the Quran have been found dumped in a drain at Tasik Sri Murni Jinjang here. Read full story
Sanusi confirms Mukhriz met with PAS leaders, says not privy to discussions
ALOR SETAR: Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir (pic) has had discussions with PAS leaders recently although the details have yet to be disclosed, says Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. Read full story
Lynas plant may be retained if no radioactive waste produced, says minister
PETALING JAYA: Australian rare earth materials producer Lynas may retain their cracking and leaching (C&L) plant in Malaysia if no radioactive waste materials are in the country, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang. Read full story
Contractor fined RM30,000 for faking bank account statement to get tender
THE Alor Star Sessions Court today fined a contractor RM30,000 for faking his bank account statements to obtain a public cleansing tender four years ago. Judge Rohatul Akmar Abdullah meted out the sentence to Ronie Maharudin, 46, in default 12 months’ jail, after the latter pleaded guilty to the offence.
White paper on Covid jabs not to find fault, says minister
THE white paper on the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines was not made to find fault with the previous administration, but rather to improve the process in future. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the team preparing the document will look into aspects that can be improved, based on an earlier Public Accounts Committee presentation.
Communications ministry to ensure higher voter turnout in state polls
THE Communications and Digital Ministry will strive to ensure more voters fulfil their responsibilities by voting in the six states that will hold their respective state elections this year. Its deputy minister Teo Nie Ching said the ministry will hold discussions with all relevant agencies so that information reaches voters.