Malaysiakini reporter claims trial to bribery charge over alleged RM20,000 solicitation from Pakistani
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — A reporter has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here after he was charged with soliciting RM 20,000 in bribes from a Pakistani national. B Nantha Kumar from Malaysiakini pleaded not guilty when the charge…
Deadly king cobra as long as a car caught inside Baling home
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — A four-metre-long king cobra caused panic in a residential home in Pekan Pulai of Baling, Kedah, before being safely captured. According to the Baling Civil Defence Force (APM), the 10-kilogram reptile was first spotted behind…
Ex-PM Ismail Sabri back at MACC to resume questioning
PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here to continue his questioning over a case involving RM177 million in seized assets. His questioning began yesterday, after repeated…
Police kill three suspected criminals in Sepang standoff
SEPANG, March 14 — Three foreign men, suspected of being part of a violent robbery gang, were shot dead by police in a forested area in Desa Vista early this morning. According to a New Straits Times report, the suspects,…
Bruno Fernandes hat-trick caps Man United win over Sociedad to seal Europa League quarter-finals
PARIS, March 14 — Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate. Rangers knocked out Jose…
PM wants grassroots leaders to help dispel misinformation bogging down Putrajaya
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Community leaders must assist in explaining the policies and achievements of the MADANI Government to the people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He also urged them not to entertain negative perceptions spread by…
Murder or mistake? Accused in Sabah student’s murder says didn’t see theft that sparked incident
TAWAU, March 14 — The third accused in the murder case of Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu student Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, also known as Ijat, told the High Court here yesterday that he did not personally see the…
Police: No criminal element in case of missing Ipoh man found dead in hotel
IPOH, March 14 — No signs of foul play were detected in the death of R. Thinakaran, 62, who had been missing since March 11, said Ipoh police district chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad. Abang Zainal further said…
Mega Ramadan bazaars: Worth the hype or just overwhelming?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — During the fasting month, thousands of people throng Ramadan bazaars nationwide in search of something special to eat, whether they are Muslim or not. Some have become such sprawling markets, boasting hundreds of stalls, and…
PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people, particularly those in rural areas. The prime minister…
