Foreign worker crushed to death by falling zinc roof at Penang construction site
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 24 — A foreign worker died when a zinc roof, which was being moved from a lorry by crane to a building structure got unleashed from its hook and fell on him in an incident at Simpang…
Organisers yet to submit complete notice for anti-corruption rally in Dataran Merdeka tomorrow, say police
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Police have yet to receive a revised notice from the organisers of an assembly planned to be held at a shopping complex and Dataran Merdeka here tomorrow. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa…
In JB, senior citizen who slapped Puspakom officer, fined RM1,600
JOHOR BARU, Jan 24 — A 60-year-old man was fined RM1,600 at the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to slapping a Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) staff late last year. The accused, Koh Soon Hua, made the plea…
Artist Ernest Zacharevic to sue AirAsia for using his mural without consent
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 24 — Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic, has decided to file a suit against AirAsia for using his famous “Children on Bicycle” mural in their promotional advertisements without his permission. He said he has tried to seek a…
Penang airport ranks second in Malaysia for aircraft movements
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 24 — Penang International Airport (PIA) has become Malaysia’s second busiest airport after Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). State tourism and creative economy committee chairman Wong…
After countless questions, Najib wraps up marathon testimony in 1MDB case
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 24 — Najib Razak concluded his time on the witness stand today after 26 days of testifying in his defence against charges of abuse of power and money laundering involving alleged 1MDB funds. His testimony began on December…
Shake and Bake and its managing director charged with misuse of halal logo
PETALING JAYA, Jan 24 – Shake and Bake Cafe Sdn Bhd and its managing director, Ewe Sarn Yuen, have been separately charged with misusing the halal logo on sandwiches supplied to convenience store KK Mart. Ewe, who is also the…
Three foreigners with gunshot wounds seek treatment at Serdang Hospital
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 – Three foreign men, believed to be Indonesians, sought treatment for gunshot wounds at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah in Serdang early this morning. According to The Star, the hospital administration lodged a police report after the…
Judge swap in 1MDB’s US$8b case against Najib and former staff
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and its subsidiaries are set to have a new judge presiding over their lawsuit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former management staff. Judge Datuk Mohd Arief Emran…
Toll relief for CNY travellers: 50pc discount on highways from Jan 27-28
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Highway users nationwide will enjoy a 50 per cent discount on toll charges in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced today. The toll discount will be…
