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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…

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…