Anwar congratulates DAP’s newly appointed CEC, tells them to ‘keep working’
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated DAP’s newly appointed Central Executive Committee (CEC). DAP, a key ally in Anwar’s ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan, concluded its party elections last night, which saw several names dropped,…
Johor police probe viral slapping incident involving Chinese man accused of not fasting
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Johor Bahru Utara police have opened an investigation into an incident involving a Chinese man who was slapped by a stranger at a mall in Johor Bahru. The victim alleged that the middle-aged man slapped…
Melaka police nab Vellfire driver who punched motorcyclist
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly punching a motorcyclist at a traffic light in Kota Shahbandar, Melaka, yesterday. Melaka Tengah District Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit said the suspect was detained at 3pm but…
Mapim says eight aid workers killed in Gaza during Israeli bombing
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Eight humanitarian workers from the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (Mapim) were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Saturday. According to an Astro Awani report, the attack occurred around…
Batik Air updates power bank policy, limits carry-on allowance to two units
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be kept on their person at all times and…
National unity minister condemns attack on non-Muslim for eating during Ramadan
JOHOR BAHRU, March 17 —The incident in which a non-Muslim was scolded and slapped while eating at a convenience store in a shopping mall during Ramadan was an act of provocation that went against the spirit of unity and harmony…
Men with guns at Ipoh college part of counter-terror drill, police say
IPOH, March 17 — Police have urged the public not to be alarmed over masked men seen carrying weapons at the Politeknik Ungku Omar this morning, saying they were part of a counter-terrorism training exercise. The small-scale drill involved the…
Negeri Sembilan seeks federal aid to fast-track Linggi ORS, Sabo Dam projects
TAMPIN, March 17 — Negeri Sembilan has sought federal support to expedite the implementation of the Linggi off-river storage facility (ORS) and Sabo Dam projects. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said these two projects are crucial to prevent a…
Ismail Sabri back at MACC to start another day of questioning
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has returned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here to continue his questioning over a case involving RM177 million in seized assets. He arrived close to 10am to…
MACC vs MACC: Two Kedah graftbusters nabbed for bribery
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two of its officials in Kedah on suspicion of bribery. Free Malaysia Today reported a MACC source as saying the men allegedly solicited and received a RM1,500 bribe…
