Manhunt on for gang who robbed Ipoh jeweller of RM1.5m in gold Posted on November 27, 2024 By serv IPOH, Nov 26 — Police are tracking down a group of men suspected of committing armed robbery against two men and making off with jewellery worth an estimated RM1.54 million in an incident here today. Acting Perak police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said they received information regarding the incident at about 9.30 am, adding that the machete-wielding and masked suspects fled in three vehicles — a white Volvo, a brown BMW and a black Toyota Estima. “During the incident, the two victims had just exited a business premises carrying two bags containing jewellery weighing an estimated 4.1 kilogrammes (kg) worth about RM1.54 million. “When the victims wanted to keep the bags in the car boot, the suspects rammed into the back of their car before robbing them,” he said in a statement today. He said several people saw and recorded the incident and, based on preliminary investigations, police found that the suspects used fake registration number plates. Zulkafli said the case is being investigated under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code. He urged those with information regarding the incident to go to the nearest police station to assist in investigations. — Bernama News
In New Year address, PM Anwar aims for progressive 2025, pledging major aid increases, subsidy reforms, flood readiness and unity (VIDEO) Posted on January 1, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Dec 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his New Year’s Eve address tonight, described 2024 as a transformative year for Malaysia, marking the prelude and foundation of the nation’s reform agenda. Anwar, who’s also the finance minister, said his administration’s economic framework offers guidance to leadership… Read More
Hasnah Hashim sworn in as new Chief Judge of Malaya, former AG Terrirudin made Federal Court judge Posted on November 13, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — Federal Court Judge Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim today took the oath of office and allegiance as the Chief Judge of Malaya. Hasnah, 65, was sworn in before Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir at a ceremony held at the Conference Hall, Palace of… Read More
Azam: MACC probing FashionValet founders’ assets and use of Khazanah and PNB investment funds Posted on November 9, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently looking into identifying assets, ownership and financial sources obtained by the founders of e-commerce platform FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet). Its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission’s investigation will also focus on the way investment funds… Read More