Month: March 2025

Saifuddin Nasution yet to decide on PKR election bid

BANTING, March 6 — Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has yet to decide whether he will run in the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) elections in May. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) Secretary-General said he would announce any decision on the matter…

Court of Appeal commutes death sentence to 30 years for man convicted of dental technologist’s murder

PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — The Court of Appeal today commuted the death sentence of an unemployed man to 30 years imprisonment for the murder of a dental technologist seven years ago. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim,…

Death of influencer Ridzokumura’s wife: Police seize six types of pills believed to be from Japan for analysis

BANTING, March 6 — Police have seized six types of pills believed to be from Japan to assist in the investigation into the death of the wife of entrepreneur and social media influencer Abd Ridzuan Abdul Mutalib, better known as…

Home minister: Illegal e-waste factories may be linked to organised crime syndicates

BANTING, March 6 — Police have not ruled out the possibility that illegal electronic waste (e-waste) processing activities raided under Op Hazard nationwide are linked to organised crime syndicates, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said that…

PMO announces capitation grant for state govts to rise by 25pc

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The National Financial Council 2025 today agreed to increase the capitation grant rate for state governments by 25 per cent, from RM109 million to RM548 million. This is the first time the capitation grant raise…

Saifuddin Nasution: No double standards in 3R investigations

BANTING, March 6 — The police do not practise favouritism or double standards in investigating cases related to race, religion and royalty (3R), said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He emphasised that the authorities’ commitment to addressing 3R…

Do not use religious satire to stoke racial sentiments, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned the public to steer clear of any religious satire. He said the public should not use this as an opportunity to incite and inflame any racial sentiments…

DBKL officers hurt in clash with unlicensed hawkers at Ramadan, Aidilfitri bazaars at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Benteng

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has confirmed that two of its enforcement officers were injured while conducting monitoring duties at the Ramadan and Aidilfitri Bazaar at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Benteng, here yesterday….

Thaipusam clip: Investigation papers on three Era FM presenters referred to AGC, says IGP  

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Police referred the investigation papers on a viral video featuring three Astro Era FM radio presenters, allegedly mocking a religious ceremony, to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain…

Police: Treasury official likely died two days before body was found at MoF office

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — A civil servant working in the Treasury in Putrajaya who was found dead in the office with his neck and feet bound with cable ties is believed to have died at least several days before…