Police arrest six after Puchong home invasion by masked gang leaves two injured
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Two men sustained severe injuries after being hacked by 11 masked intruders who broke into their home at Jalan Bunga Melur, Batu 14 in Puchong, at midnight on Saturday. Subang Jaya deputy police chief, Supt…
Think Chinese New Year traditions are all the same? Here’s a beginner’s guide to some of the customs of the Cantonese, Hokkien and Hakka
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — On January 29, people of Chinese ancestry all around the world will usher in the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the zodiac, as they celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as…
PM Anwar: Malaysia, Indonesia to boost cooperation in defence, trade, and more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to leverage the strengths of both countries to enhance cooperation in various fields, including defence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that Indonesia has extensive experience in…
Police to submit ‘ham’ joke investigation to AGC after comedian and suspect questioned
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Police will submit the investigation papers regarding the ‘ham’ joke, which is alleged to insult Islam, to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) tomorrow. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, said that the…
Prabowo confident Malaysia, Indonesia can resolve border, labour issues effectively
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed confidence today that Malaysia will be able to resolve long-standing border and labour issues with Indonesia in an orderly and efficient manner. He said while the issues of borders and…
Bukit Aman to audit state crime stats for true reflection of public safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct an audit of the performance of state-level criminal investigation divisions across the country, ensuring that the recorded crime index accurately reflects on-the-ground realities. Its director Datuk…
King confers most esteemed order of Johor Royal to Indonesian President Prabowo
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today conferred the Darjah Kerabat Johor Yang Amat Dihormati I (The Most Esteemed Order of the Johor Royal I) to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. According to the post…
Death behind bars: Police question Taiping prison officers and inmates over assault
TAIPING, Jan 27 — Police have recorded statements from two Taiping Prison officers and 80 inmates in connection with the death of an inmate due to being allegedly assaulted by prison wardens. Perak acting police chief, DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said…
Lavish lifestyle exposed as Maserati-driving Johor drug syndicate falls in police raids
JOHOR BARU, Jan 27 — The lavish lifestyle of an alleged drug syndicate in Johor Baru was exposed after police arrested five suspects in a series of raids last week. Johor Baru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said…
JB City Council prepared to review suitability of alcoholic beverage sales, says mayor
JOHOR BARU, Jan 27 — The Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) will review the suitability of the alcoholic beverage sales policy at business premises under its jurisdiction if there are public dissatisfactions. Newly-minted Johor Baru Mayor, Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad…
