PM Anwar champions judicial independence despite personal ordeal, says pol-sec
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has remained steadfast in advocating for the independence of the judiciary, even though he has once been as a victim of a politically influenced judicial system, said Muhammad Kamil…
TNB says committed to assist landlords who were saddled with RM8.5m debt from illegal Bitcoin mining by tenants
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — Electricity provider Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said today it will contact Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung to find the best solution for several landlords who were saddled with a massive RM8.5 million debt from…
Public Service D-G: Gradual rotation of civil servants at service counters to ensure seamless operation of government services
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 25 — The job rotation policy for civil servants stationed at service counters for over five years must be implemented in stages to ensure it does not disrupt the operation of government services, said Public Service director-general (KPPA)…
Selangor police chief confirms report on three foreigners treated for gunshot wounds at Serdang Hospital
SHAH ALAM, Jan 25 — The Selangor police confirmed receiving a report on three men, believed to be foreigners, treated for gunshot wounds at a hospital in Serdang yesterday. Selangor Police Chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the report was…
Assistant mechanic crushed to death by conveyor counterweight at Pasir Puteh quarry, say Kelantan police
KOTA BHARU, Jan 25 — An assistant mechanic was killed after being crushed by the rubber counterweight of a conveyor at a quarry in Mukim Jerus Selising, Pasir Puteh, yesterday. Pasir Puteh district police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said…
Father and daughter killed in car-lorry collision in Kelantan, says Fire Dept
KOTA BHARU, Jan 25 — A father and his daughter were killed in an accident involving their Perodua Alza car and a 10-tonne lorry on the Kuala Krai-Gua Musang road today. A spokesman for the Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department…
Sarawak floods: 123 victims remain in evacuation centres in Betong and Bintulu
KUCHING, Jan 25 — The number of flood victims in Sarawak remains unchanged at 123 people from 34 families this morning, with two temporary relief centres (PPS) still operating in the Betong and Bintulu divisions. According to the Sarawak Disaster…
Largest jackpot in Malaysian history: Over 60 winners share RM121.7m prize, says STM Lottery
KUCHING, Jan 25 — The largest jackpot in Malaysian history of RM121.7 million from Supreme Toto 6/58 was won and shared by over 60 winners on January 18. Among the winners, six from Selangor and 45 others from Negeri Sembilan…
Teacher sentenced to 12 years, three strokes for raping teenage girl in Kota Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 25 — A Sessions Court here sentenced a teacher to 12 years’ jail and ordered him to be given three strokes of the cane for raping a teenage girl. Judge Elsie Primus found the 55-year-old accused guilty…
Driver buried alive in Ranau after trailer truck plunges into 50-metre ravine, says Sarawak Fire Dept
RANAU, Jan 25 — A trailer truck driver was buried alive when the vehicle, loaded with concrete electric poles, plunged into a 50-meter ravine along Jalan Kampung Nabalu, here on Thursday. Ranau fire and rescue station chief Ridwan Mohd Taib…