Coroner declares open verdict in Anna Jenkins inquest
A CORONER’S court in George Town today delivered an open verdict following an inquest into the death of Australian Anna Jenkins. Coroner Norsalha Hamzah said based on the evidence presented, she could not determine the cause of Jenkins’ death, the nature of the death or find any elements of crime related to the death.
Turkey reports progress on Ukraine grain deal
TURKEY said today talks to extend a deal allowing grain exports from Ukraine via the Black Sea following the Russian invasion were nearing an agreement. The deal is due to expire next Thursday.
PM: Govt to allocate over RM100mil to imams, bilals, religious teachers in Kelantan this year
KOTA BHARU: The Federal Government is allocating over RM103.86mil to imams, bilals, siaks, takmirs and Kafa (Religious and Fardu Ain Class) teachers in Kelantan this year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Man to serve 30 years in jail for rape, committing sexual assault on 12-year-old girl
PUTRAJAYA: An odd job worker will serve 30 years behind bars and receive eight strokes of the rotan for raping and committing sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl who later gave birth. Read full story
Govt will ensure affordable ECRL fares, says Loke
KOTA BHARU: Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry would discuss with stakeholders of the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) to ensure that passenger fares would be afforable to all Malaysians. Read full story
Ipoh clerk loses almost RM140,000 in online job scam
IPOH: A 26-year-old clerk in Langkap, Teluk Intan, has been cheated of about RM139,616 after she was taken in by a job scam. Read full story
Stronger collaboration with Singapore needed on environmental issues, says Hasni
SIMPANG RENGGAM: There is a need to further strengthen collaboration with Singapore to address climate change issues, says Johor Economic, Tourism and Cultural Office chairman Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad. Read full story
Report on Australian RM790mil heroin seizure sent to PM Anwar, says Customs
BUTTERWORTH: A report on the seizure of heroin worth RM789.56mil that possibly went through Port Klang to Brisbane, Australia was submitted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on May 3. Read full story
Singaporean brothers nabbed in Melaka over sexual abuse of boys in two religious schools
MELAKA: Two brothers from Singapore have been detained by Melaka police for alleged sexual assault and psychical abuse of six boys at a religious school here. Read full story
Rosmah needs to file statement of defence in 'missing' jewellery suit by June 2
KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has entered a memorandum of appearance in a lawsuit filed by a wholesale jeweller from Lebanon demanding she pay US$14.57mil or RM67.46mil for violating a contract involving 43 pieces of jewellery sent to her five years ago. Read full story