Former reality show contestant granted bail in ongoing rape investigation, say Johor cops Posted on December 2, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — A former contestant of a local television comedy reality show, arrested recently on suspicion of raping a woman in her 20s, has been granted police bail. Johor Baru South District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, confirmed the release when contacted by national daily Berita Harian today. “The suspect was released on police bail two days ago, pending further instructions from the Attorney General’s Chambers,” he said. The 40-something-year-old suspect was previously remanded for five days starting November 29 to assist the investigation under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape. If convicted, he faces a prison sentence of five to 20 years and whipping. News
Federal laws take precedence in Sarawak’s oil and gas dispute, experts assert (VIDEO) Posted on November 21, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The federal government’s position on oil and gas (O&G) resources off Sarawak’s shores remains grounded in the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA), which grants Petronas full ownership and exclusive rights to all petroleum resources in Malaysia, both onshore and offshore. This claim has come under… Read More
They offered us RM4,000 a month: Two Johoreans rescued from Sihanoukville relate how they fell for con job offer in Cambodia Posted on November 10, 2024 KOTA TINGGI, Nov 9 — Two friends who were promised employment with RM4,000 salary a month ended up as victims of an employment syndicate in Cambodia. Both victims from Felda Air Tawar 4 were initially offered employment at a casino in the country and were later forced to become scammers… Read More
Interim report on separation of AG powers to be presented to Cabinet, says Fahmi Posted on November 16, 2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 15 — An interim report on the study of the separation of powers between the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) will be presented to the Cabinet in the near future. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also unity government’s spokesperson, said the government remains committed to… Read More