Religious affairs minister: Jakim, authorities to ensure Islam insult cases face justice
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will continue collaborating with authorities, including the police (PDRM), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), state Islamic religious councils and departments, to ensure cases involving insults against Islam are…
Dzulkefly, Najib in talks to seek amicable resolution in cronyism defamation case
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad and Datuk Seri Najib Razak are in talks to resolve the suit filed by the health minister against the former prime minister over a post on cronyism on his Facebook account….
Marine police bust illegal e-waste operation in Klang, seize over RM33m in materials, worker held
KLANG, March 7 — The Marine Police Region 1 seized 1.23 million kilogrammes (kg) of electronic waste (e-waste) worth RM33.18 million during a raid on a scrap processing factory in Taman Perindustrian Meru here yesterday. Its commander Assistant Commissioner Rusley…
High Court orders immigration officer to defend charge of falsifying MM2H pass for Vanuatu man
KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The High Court here today ordered an immigration officer to enter his defence on a charge of making a false travel document, Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), for a Vanuatu man three years ago. Judge…
Penang cops arrest doctor over alleged indecent behaviour towards patient two years ago
GEORGE TOWN, March 7 — A woman has come forward to report that the doctor who was arrested on February 26 for indecent behaviour also committed a similar offence on her at a clinic in Pulau Tikus two years ago….
Melaka murder: Jobless man charged with killing female singer
MELAKA, March 7 — An unemployed man was charged in the Ayer Keroh Magistrates’ Court here today with causing injuries that led to the death of a part-time female singer last month. The accused, Hong Yew Peng, 54, nodded in…
Ipoh High Court rules additional evidence in Paul Yong rape appeal as hearsay
IPOH, March 7 — The High Court here has deemed the additional evidence submitted by former Perak executive councillor Paul Yong Choo Kiong in his appeal against his conviction for raping his former Indonesian maid as hearsay. High Court Judge…
More than 800 Sarawakian nurses keen to serve in home state, says Dr Sim
KUCHING, March 7 — More than 800 Sarawakian nurses working outside the state have expressed their desire to serve at home, according to Sarawak Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the state minister…
Tahfiz student killed in motorcycle crash after Tarawih prayers in Kuala Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 7 — A Tahfiz student, who was riding a motorcycle home after performing the Tarawih prayers, was killed when hit by another motorcycle on Jalan Kampung Pengadang Baru here last night. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli…
Ayer Kuning by-election set for April 26, says Election Commission
PUTRAJAYA, March 7 — The Ayer Kuning by-election is set for April 26, Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said. Early voting has been set for April 22 and nomination day on April 12. “The campaign period is…
