Month: March 2025

Police await AGC’s call on preacher Zamri Vinoth case, Era FM probe, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Police are still awaiting further instructions from the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) regarding the investigation into independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and Era FM staff members over allegations of religious insult. According to Sinar Harian, Inspector-General…

Smugglers’ RM207,000 Zow-Zow instant noodle run boils over at Rantau Panjang roadblock

KOTA BARU, March 12 — The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) foiled an attempt to smuggle dozens of boxes of Zow-Zow brand instant noodles, estimated to be worth RM207,000, after intercepting a lorry at the Chabang Empat…

IGP: ‘3R’ issues like ‘warfare’, could tear Malaysia apart

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The issue of 3R — royalty, religion, and race — can be likened to a “new warfare strategy” capable of destabilising the nation with just a few keystrokes, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin…

Minister digs in: Mohamad Sabu grows onions at official residence

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu is making full use of his official residence by cultivating onions, setting an example in urban farming. Better known as Bang Mat or Mat Sabu, he…

All Malaysians must be agents of unity, says PM Anwar after Era FM video controversy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians of different religions, races…

Teen on trial for Lahad Datu vocational college murder says he just pushed, didn’t hit victim

TAWAU, March 12 —The first accused in the murder of Lahad Datu Vocational College student Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan told the High Court here today that he did not hit the victim, but only pushed and swiped him…

Early morning bus crash on PLUS Expressway near Rembau leaves six injured

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — An express bus carrying 39 passengers overturned near KM 245.5 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound early this morning. The crash, which occurred around 6am, left six people injured, with two requiring further treatment at…

Over 100 land lots to be acquired for Penang Mutiara LRT, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 — The Penang state executive council has approved a proposal to acquire land along the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Land and Mines Department proposed acquiring both…

Chow Kon Yeow says he plans to stay under the radar as DAP election buzz grows

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 — DAP national vice-chairman Chow Kon Yeow said he will maintain a low profile in the party elections this weekend. The Penang chief minister declined to comment on speculation that he is poised to replace Lim…

MACC: ‘Datuk Seri’ doctor among 16 arrested in alleged birth registration fraud

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 16 individuals, including a medical practitioner with the title ‘Datuk Seri’, for allegedly bribing officials to register non-citizen births as Malaysian citizens. The suspects are accused of using…