Convoy carrying Asean diplomats ‘attacked’ in Myanmar
A CONVOY of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official and a diplomat said today. Myanmar has been in turmoil since a military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi’s administration in February 2021.
Putrajaya seeks consensus with UNHCR on handling refugees, asylum seekers
PUTRAJAYA wants to come to an understanding with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on its role and responsibilities in managing refugees and asylum seekers effectively in Malaysia, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a statement, the Deputy Prime Minister said a consensus would enhance the enforcement and management mechanism of […]
Penang cops seize RM18,000 worth of heroin, arrest one in drug bust
KEPALA BATAS: Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate after seizing RM18,500 of heroin and arresting one suspect in Butterworth. Read full story
Kissing incident mars Sabah's tourism reputation, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: The incident of a freelance divemaster kissing a tourist is a dent to Sabah’s tourism image as the industry begins to recover from the pandemic, says Datuk Christina Liew. Read full story
Najib’s 1MDB trial: Jho Low has the higher authority, High Court told
KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho was the “higher authority” in transactions involving Brazen Sky Ltd, a position above the then prime minister and the finance minister, the High Court heard. Read full story
UMS eager to strike partnerships with Dutch varsities
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is hoping to forge strategic relationships with institutions of higher learning in the Netherlands. Read full story
Unwanted hug: Cops nab man for molesting woman in Ara Damansara
PETALING JAYA: A man was detained for allegedly molesting a woman who was walking in Sea Park. Read full story
Prosecution studying legal issues raised by Wan Saiful, court hears
FORMER Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan has sent a letter to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over legal issues on the two corruption charges made against him. His lawyer, Amer Hamzah Arshad, informed Sessions Court judge Rozina Ayob today that the letter was sent via email on May 2.
Australia says ‘deep concerns’ for reporter held in China since 2020
CANBERRA called for a jailed Australian journalist to be released and reunited with her family today, as the broadcaster marked 1,000 days in detention in China. Lei Cheng, a former anchor at Chinese state broadcaster CGTN, disappeared on August 13, 2020 and was later charged with “supplying state secrets overseas”.
Hisyam Teh will lead Siti Bainun’s appeal against conviction
HISYAM Teh Poh Teik will be lead counsel for Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali in her appeal against her conviction and sentence for neglecting and abusing Bella, a teenage girl with Down Syndrome. This was mentioned by lawyer Nur’Aminahtul Mardiah Md Nor, who represented Siti Bainun during case management before High Court Judge Ahmad Bache today.