Malacca exco weighing action to take for sexual smear
SENIOR Malacca executive council member Rais Yasin today said he is mulling taking action for defamation on a controversial posting on social media that linked him to a woman in an alleged sex scandal. Without mentioning what his course of action it might be, the executive councillor in charge of housing, local government, drainage, climate […]
Baijiu ‘godfather’ launches year’s largest IPO in Hong Kong
CHINA’S “godfather of baijiu” launched Hong Kong’s largest initial public offering of the year today, with the holding company for four of his liquor brands raising around HK$4.5 billion (RM2.55 billion) despite a rocky start to trading. Wu Xiangdong, founder and chairman of ZJLD Group, earned the godfather moniker after establishing an empire of 12 […]
Prosecution files preliminary objection to appeal by Bung Moktar, wife over Session's Court decision
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has filed a preliminary objection to the appeal by Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife, Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad, over the court’s decision ordering them to enter their defence on three corruption charges. Read full story
SIS Forum goes to Federal Court in bid to quash Selangor fatwa
PUTRAJAYA: Women’s rights group SIS Forum (Malaysia) has gone to the Federal Court in a final bid to quash a fatwa issued by Selangor religious authorities labelling the group as deviants. Read full story
Seven leaking underground pipes found at Maca landslide site
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations have found that at least seven underground pipes at the site of the landslide at the grounds of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (Maca) here were leaking. Read full story
Govt to provide 19 residential units to those affected by Maca landslide
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will provide 19 residential units for staff and officers of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and their families who were affected by the landslide that occurred near the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (Maca) on April 25. Read full story
Three suspects injured after car crashes during police pursuit
SUBANG JAYA: Three suspects have been injured after the car they were in crashed during a police pursuit here. Read full story
Melaka NGO files report at MACC over alleged sex scandal
MELAKA: A chairman of a non-governmental organisation has filed a report at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s office (MACC) in Alai here against a Melaka exco member over an alleged sex scandal. Read full story
Penang Pakatan, Umno to hold seat talks next week
PENANG Pakatan Harapan (PH) is expected to hold seat allocation discussions with Umno next week ahead of the state elections. State PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang chapter would have its own meeting ahead of the talks with Umno.
30 Malaysians evacuated from Sudan to arrive home tomorrow
THE 30 Malaysians who were rescued from conflict-torn Khartoum, Sudan are scheduled to return home tomorrow, Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said. They comprise Wisma Putra officials, Petronas workers and students, he told a press conference in Putrajaya today.