Jho Low prevailed over 1MDB directors in Brazen Sky matters, court hears
A FORMER Singaporean banker told the Kuala Lumpur High Court today that based on his observation, fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, popularly known as Jho Low, was the higher authority who green-lighted financial decisions involving 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) offshore investment in Brazen Sky Ltd. Former head of Wealth Management Services of BSI Bank Kevin Michael Swampillai, 59, agreed to […]
Taiwan in talks for US$500 million weapons package from US
TAIWAN is expecting a fast-tracked US$500 million (RM2.22 billion) weapons package from Washington this year to make up for delays in arms procurements, the island’s defence minister said today. The self-ruled, democratic island lives under constant threat of an invasion by China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory to be seized one day […]
4 held after failed heist in swanky Tokyo district
FOUR people were detained in Tokyo today after they smashed their way into a luxury watch shop and stole items worth more than US$740,000 (RM3.3 million), local media said. The robbery in the upscale Ginza district was an unusual attempted heist in a country with famously low levels of crime.
Malay proclamation signing: Political parties leveraging issues to gain support, say analysts
KLANG: The recent event where several PAS leaders appeared to have reconciled with former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad by signing his Malay proclamation is reflective of change in the nature of Malaysian politics, say analysts. Read full story
Perlis MB lodges police report over investment scheme poster
KANGAR: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has lodged a police report over the dissemination of an investment scheme poster featuring his image on social media. Read full story
Dr M accuses Anwar of helping cronies, challenges him to declare his wealth
PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accused of helping his cronies when he was in the Cabinet in the 1990s, claims former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Read full story
Ringgit ends marginally lower against dollar
THE ringgit trimmed last week’s gains to end marginally lower against the US dollar today on a lack of catalysts amid a slightly firmer greenback, an analyst said. At 6pm, the local note stood at 4.4360/4380 versus the US dollar compared with last Friday’s closing of 4.4350/4400.
Singapore plans extensive law to fight online crime
A BILL that will allow Singapore authorities to remove apps was introduced in parliament today to provide police with broad powers to combat malicious online crime and scams. If passed, the “Online Criminal Harms Bill” could among other things require app stores to remove an app from Singapore storefronts as well as demand online service […]
Man nabbed for alleged murder of younger sister in KK
KOTA KINABALU: A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly causing the death of his younger sister here. Read full story
Remaining 20 packages under Sabah’s Pan Borneo Highway project expected to start this year
KOTA KINABALU: The remaining 20 packages under phase one of Sabah’s Pan Borneo Highway project located mostly in the state’s east coast, are expected to commence before the end of this year. Read full story