Blogger remanded in probe into RM41 million govt project
A BLOGGER linked to a political party has been remanded for two days from today to assist in investigations into allegations of corruption in a project worth RM41 million by a ministry. Putrajaya magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) remand application this morning.
Toshiba posts 35% decline in full-year net profit
JAPANESE conglomerate Toshiba today said full-year net profit fell by more than a third due partly to weak sales in electronic devices and other one-off factors. It also said a planned takeover bid process that is expected to take the company private will likely start in late July.
Ringgit ends lower v dollar despite Malaysia’s positive GDP data
THE ringgit slipped further to end the week lower against the US dollar today despite Malaysia’s better-than-expected first quarter GDP data, an analyst said. At 6pm, the local note fell to 4.4765/4835 versus the greenback from yesterday’s closing rate of 4.4615/4665.
Body of tiger attack victim found
POLICE ended the search for an Orang Asli man from the Bateq tribe who had been missing in a tiger attack since Tuesday when his body was found in Kuala Sungai Tunggul yesterday. Gua Musang district police chief Sik Choon Foo said the body of Halim Asin, 27, was found at 5.10pm in the river […]
Parents harassed by loan sharks over son's debts
IPOH: A married couple in Taman Desa Pengkalan here is living in fear after loan sharks started harassing them over their son’s debts. Read full story
MCMC reviews regulatory framework due to increasing level of content exploitation
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will review existing regulatory framework due to an increasing level of content exploited by criminals and those who attempt to threaten public safety and national harmony. Read full story
Hawana 2023 celebration key to continued media freedom, says senior editor
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2023 National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) celebration in Ipoh, Perak at the end of the month is significant in ensuring the continued freedom of the media and its direction in the country, says the organising committee’s Lichong Angkui. Read full story
Tiger attack: Body of missing Orang Asli found
GUA MUSANG: Police ended the search and rescue (SAR) operation for an Orang Asli man from the Bateq tribe who had been missing in a tiger attack since Tuesday (May 9) when his body was found in Kuala Sungai Tunggul on Thursday (May 11). Read full story
Senior citizen acquitted of drug possession charges in Ipoh
IPOH: A senior citizen has been acquitted and discharged of drug possession charges by the Sessions Court here. Read full story
Coroner declares open verdict in Anna Jenkins' inquest
GEORGE TOWN: An open verdict was declared into the death of Australian Annapuranee Jenkins at a Coroner’s Court here on Friday (May 12). Read full story