Terror trial of Ulu Tiram police station attacker’s family to start October
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The High Court today set an eight-day trial, beginning Oct 22, for three family members of the suspect in the Ulu Tiram Police Station attack in Johor, who are facing terrorism-related charges. Judge Datuk Azhar…
Ismail Sabri gets time out from MACC questioning for Friday prayers
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was allowed to temporarily suspend his questioning at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today to attend Friday prayers. The anti-graft agency granted his request for a break…
Relax, recharge, repeat: Tourism Malaysia tempts with 36 wellness getaway deals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with 12 industry players, including travel agencies, hotels, and wellness centres, is offering 36 wellness tourism packages that combine elements of health, culture, and nature. It said the packages, launched today,…
Teresa Kok’s ex-aide denies RM500,000 bribery claims, quits party posts and leadership race to protect DAP’s name
PETALING JAYA, March 14 – Edmund Teoh, a former officer of Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, has reportedly denied allegations that he solicited and accepted a RM500,000 bribe. In a statement cited by Free Malaysia Today, Teoh confirmed that he was…
Aliff Syukri told to enter defence in case of controversial Raya video
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Sepang Sessions Court has ordered Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman to enter his defence on four charges related to uploading indecent videos during Aidilfitri nearly three years ago. According to Sinar Harian, Judge Ahmad…
Tourism Ministry eyes 35,000 for massive ‘buka puasa’ event at Dataran Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — More than 35,000 visitors are expected to attend Iftar @KL 2025, an annual mass breaking fast event organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac). The event will be held on March 15,…
Tourism Ministry eyes 35,000 for massive ‘buka pusa’ event at Dataran Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — More than 35,000 visitors are expected to attend Iftar @KL 2025, an annual mass breaking fast event organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac). The event will be held on March 15,…
Police outrider hurt after hitting car in Durian Tunggal
ALOR GAJAH, March 14 — A traffic officer sustained minor injuries after being involved in an accident while escorting the vehicle of Melaka Governor Tun Mohd Ali Rustam at the Seri Bayan roundabout in Durian Tunggal, here last night. Alor…
Malaysiakini reporter claims trial to bribery charge over alleged RM20,000 solicitation from Pakistani
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — A reporter has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here after he was charged with soliciting RM 20,000 in bribes from a Pakistani national. B Nantha Kumar from Malaysiakini pleaded not guilty when the charge…
Deadly king cobra as long as a car caught inside Baling home
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — A four-metre-long king cobra caused panic in a residential home in Pekan Pulai of Baling, Kedah, before being safely captured. According to the Baling Civil Defence Force (APM), the 10-kilogram reptile was first spotted behind…
