Police hunt four suspects after machete attack kills Myanmar worker in Tasek Gelugor restaurant
TASEK GELUGOR, March 8 — Police are tracking down four local men to assist in the investigation into a fatal attack on a Myanmar national at a restaurant in Taman Sepadu Jaya early yesterday morning. Seberang Perai Utara district police…
Teresa Kok denies approving alleged RM99,000 smart TV and smartboard purchases, calls out ‘serious breach of trust’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok is willing to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which detained two of her former staff members on Thursday. The DAP vice-chairman posted on Facebook yesterday that she…
Fahmi: No compromise on racial and religious incitement, enforcement agencies told to act
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — All enforcement bodies and security agencies have been instructed to take swift and effective action — without compromise — against any party attempting to incite racial or religious hatred. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said…
MACC meets doctor treating Ismail Sabri as ex-PM’s statement postponed again, but says he’s not a witness
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed interviewing the doctor treating Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at a hospital in Selangor, yesterday evening. However, a MACC source clarified that the doctor is not a witness…
Johor cops nab four over abduction of Sri Lankan man, allegedly after love sours
ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 7 — Police arrested four individuals in Kuala Selangor and Bestari Jaya, Selangor on March 1 in connection with the abduction of a Sri Lankan man at a car wash in Gelang Patah, here. Iskandar Puteri police…
Malaysiakini journalist accused of bribery says he was undercover to expose KLIA ‘Fly’ network
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — A journalist from a news portal who was detained at the end of last month on suspicion of involvement in a corruption case had today published an article to clear the air, standing firm that…
Nik Nazmi says weak La Nina to ease heatwave, Asean haze talks set for Sept
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The ongoing hot weather is expected to be less severe than last year due to the weak La Nina phenomenon, which brings slightly humid conditions, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad….
No excessive price hikes at Ramadan bazaars nationwide, says Fuziah
GEORGE TOWN, March 7 — There has been no excessive pricing of food and drinks at Ramadan bazaars and other premises nationwide since the start of fasting month, according to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN). Deputy…
Thunderstorms coming your way, MetMalaysia warns KL, Selangor, and Johor among 11 affected states
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in 11 states until 9 pm today. The affected states are Kedah, Penang, Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan,…
Chief Secretary announces major reshuffle in civil service, five ministries get new top officials
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today announced changes in placement and new appointments for seven top management posts in the civil service. He said the changes and appointments, effective…
