‘Every day, I get asked the same thing’: Sabah CM shrugs off GRS corruption allegations, urges authorities to handle matter Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Nov 16 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor declined to comment further on allegations of a corruption scandal involving assemblymen from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), stating that the matter should be left to the relevant authorities to handle. He also urged reporters to refrain from raising the issue. “Every day, I get asked the same thing. Stop asking about such stories. “Don’t dwell on it. Let the relevant departments carry out their investigations and take necessary action. “We’ll just wait and see,” he said light-heartedly to reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the WorldSkills Malaysia Sabah 2024 competition at the Mara Skills Institute here today. Malaysiakini recently released a series of recordings alleging corruption and abuse of power involving high-ranking leaders. The allegations have sparked public debate and prompted investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The first one was an audio recording where Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Yusof Yacob is allegedly heard discussing bribes with a contractor. The assemblyman has denied wrongdoing, suggesting the clip could have been fabricated using artificial intelligence. Another video was the alleged whistleblower accusing Hajiji of abusing his power. Kemabong assemblyman Datuk Rubin Balang’s video was also released the following day, where he was allegedly talking how he secured one prospecting licence even though he asked for two from Hajiji. However, he defended himself, asserting that no corruption occurred during the meeting and pledging cooperation with MACC if summoned. The recent videos involve Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari and Deputy Chief Minister cum Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. Arsad denied the allegation, which he believed intended to tarnish his reputation. As of press time, Shahelmey has not issued any statement on the video. — The Borneo Post News
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From Brickfields boy to billionaire businessman: How Ananda Krishnan shaped corporate Malaysia Posted on November 29, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Ananda Krishnan, who died today aged 86, leaves an indelible mark in corporate Malaysia having founded several top-notch companies and emerging as among Malaysia’s richest men. Born in Brickfields, here, Ananda founded and built companies in telecommunications, satellite television, oilfield services, and property development –… Read More
With weekends back to Saturday and Sunday, Johor says extending Friday rest period to two hours from Jan 1 Posted on November 22, 2024 ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 21 — Johor has extended the Friday rest period for the public and private sectors to two hours from Jan 1 next year, compared to one hour and 30 minutes now. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the decision was made to enable Muslim employees… Read More