‘Are you a crony?’ Ex-1MDB chairman Lodin says ‘not’ in court, doesn’t even have Najib’s phone number despite knowing him for 40 years
PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chairman Tan Sri Che Lodin Wok Kamaruddin today denied being a “crony” of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, and insisted he still does not have the latter’s phone number….
Ignoring SC investigation costs ex-CTB Solutions director jail time, RM2.25m in fines
PUTRAJAYA, March 5 — The Court of Appeal today reinstated a Sessions Court’s decision sentencing a former director of CTB Solutions Sdn Bhd to one day in jail and a fine totalling RM2.25 million for failing to attend an investigation…
Johor rolls out major fixes for Causeway congestion — expect faster checkpoints, better facilities
JOHOR BARU, March 5 — Several initiatives will be implemented or enhanced to improve cross-border movement at the Malaysia-Singapore crossings in Johor, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He said the initiatives were agreed upon during a special…
How the ‘mother of all reforms’ Parliamentary Services Bill aims to restore Parliament’s independence
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025. Touted as “the mother of all reforms”, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the Bill…
Dewan Rakyat passes Parliamentary Services Bill, reviving abolished legislation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Parliamentary Services Bill 2025, paving the way for Parliament’s independence from the executive branch. The passing of the Bill was announced by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul…
Bukit Aman targets property owners, JMBs, and security firms over scam call centres
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Bukit Aman is taking a firm stance against scam call centres by pushing for property owners, joint management bodies (JMBs), and security companies to be held liable if such activities are found on their premises….
Elephants, tigers at the centre of human-wildlife conflict in Gua Musang, govt allocates RM978,000 for crop and property losses
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — A total of 337 complaints on human-wildlife conflict in Gua Musang, Kelantan, were received by the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) last year., said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik…
Sabah assembly speaker: Peter Anthony’s status to be determined after legal considerations
KOTA KINABALU, March 5 — The status of Datuk Peter Anthony as Melalap assemblyman has yet to be determined despite the Kuala Lumpur Court of Appeal upholding his conviction yesterday, said Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M Yahya. Speaking to reporters…
Penang Port commission projects growth in 2025 as cargo, vessel calls surge, says chairman
GEORGE TOWN, March 5 — The Penang Port Commission (PPC) anticipates strong growth in its port operations this year, following consistent upward trends recorded in 2024. PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said Penang Port had maintained a strong performance…
Six people, including Era FM hosts, questioned over controversial religious video by Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Six individuals, including three Era FM radio announcers, presented themselves at the Bukit Aman police headquarters here today to give their statements regarding a video that appeared to mock a religious ceremony. The three radio…
