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…
Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia targets FTA partners and emerging markets to drive export growth in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Malaysia plans to focus on strategic engagements with free trade agreement (FTA) partners and emerging markets this year in an effort to increase its exports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul…
Breakthrough in fatal Ipoh crash: Perak cops secure dashcam footage in Jan 8 collision that killed two siblings
TAIPING, Jan 27 — Police have obtained evidence from a dashcam recording related to the tragic crash involving two siblings who died in a collision between a motorcycle and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at a traffic light junction at Jalan…
PM Anwar, Indonesian President Prabowo meet over high tea at Petronas Twin Towers
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted a high tea in honour of visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the iconic Petronas Twin Towers here. Overlooking the city skyline as seen on the 40th…
Police to reopen Teoh Beng Hock death probe under High Court order, witnesses to be recalled after CNY
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Police will soon recall witnesses in the Teoh Beng Hock case following a Kuala Lumpur High Court directive on November 21 to reopen and thoroughly reinvestigate all aspects of his death. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation…
Penang cops seize 10 bikes, issue 111 summonses in joint operation against illegal racers
BUTTERWORTH, Jan 27 — Police seized 10 motorcycles and arrested a man suspected of riding recklessly during a joint operation against illegal motorcycle racers on the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) here yesterday. Seberang Perai Utara (SPU) police chief ACP…
Selangor MB calls on state’s local authorities to maintain top cleanliness and facilities ahead of Asean 2025 chairmanship
SHAH ALAM, Jan 27 — Local authorities in Selangor must ensure that all facilities and cleanliness throughout the state are at their best in preparation for the Asean 2025 Chairmanship, says Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Speaking during his…
Actor comedian Along Cham performs ‘sujud syukur’ after DNAA for cannabis possession, re-charged with drug offences
SEPANG, Jan 27 — Actor and comedian Muhammad Nizamuddin Ahmad, better known as Along Cham, performed the “sujud syukur” (prostration of gratitude) after the Sessions Court, here, granted him a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) on a charge…
