Man charged with hurting son, 4, with knife in Setiawangsa flat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — A food rider pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means on his four-year-old son two days ago. The man, aged 30, was alleged to have slapped the…
Long days ahead: MACC wants Ismail Sabri to verify hundreds of papers seized for corruption probe
PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) intends for Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to verify hundreds of documents seized for the corruption investigation linked to the ex-prime minister. Berita Harian reported a source as saying the documents…
Armizan: Medicine price display to empower consumers, not control prices
PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The price display rule for medicines at private clinics and hospitals, effective May 1, is not intended to regulate prices but to provide the public with access to information on available medicines, said Domestic Trade and…
Cops bag two drug couriers transferring 42kg of cannabis to Segambut house
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Two men were arrested while moving black packages, containing 42 kilogrammes (kg) of cannabis buds, at a terrace house in a residential area in Segambut. Sentul police chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said the…
Senior citizen fined RM100 for bomb hoax at Penang airport check-in counter
BALIK PULAU, March 14 — A senior citizen who falsely claimed his friend had a bomb in his bag has been fined RM100. According to The Star, 64-year-old Ng Kok Yeow pleaded guilty to insulting behaviour intended to disrupt public…
Terror trial of Ulu Tiram police station attacker’s family to start October
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The High Court today set an eight-day trial, beginning Oct 22, for three family members of the suspect in the Ulu Tiram Police Station attack in Johor, who are facing terrorism-related charges. Judge Datuk Azhar…
Ismail Sabri gets time out from MACC questioning for Friday prayers
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was allowed to temporarily suspend his questioning at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today to attend Friday prayers. The anti-graft agency granted his request for a break…
Relax, recharge, repeat: Tourism Malaysia tempts with 36 wellness getaway deals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with 12 industry players, including travel agencies, hotels, and wellness centres, is offering 36 wellness tourism packages that combine elements of health, culture, and nature. It said the packages, launched today,…
Teresa Kok’s ex-aide denies RM500,000 bribery claims, quits party posts and leadership race to protect DAP’s name
PETALING JAYA, March 14 – Edmund Teoh, a former officer of Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, has reportedly denied allegations that he solicited and accepted a RM500,000 bribe. In a statement cited by Free Malaysia Today, Teoh confirmed that he was…
Aliff Syukri told to enter defence in case of controversial Raya video
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Sepang Sessions Court has ordered Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman to enter his defence on four charges related to uploading indecent videos during Aidilfitri nearly three years ago. According to Sinar Harian, Judge Ahmad…
