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
Najib: My phone call to 1MDB chairman was not to pressure 1MDB board to approve US$1b deal Posted on December 4, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 ± Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today denied that he had intended in 2009 to pressure government-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) into approving a US$1 billion joint venture with PetroSaudi International Limited (PSI). Testifying as the first defence witness in his 1MDB trial, Najib… Read More
State may consider special financial zone to cement status as regional business hub, says Penang CM Posted on November 29, 2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 28 — The Penang government is still studying the feasibility of establishing a special financial zone (SFZ) in the state, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state legislative assembly today. He said Gurney Bay and Andaman Island were identified as potential locations during a public… Read More
Selangor Zakat Board urges baby’s parents to come forward in Klang hospital morgue case Posted on December 15, 2024 SHAH ALAM, Dec 14 — The parents of a stillborn baby, whose body was allegedly kept in a private hospital morgue freezer in Klang for two weeks, have been urged to come forward to the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) for assistance. LZS chief executive officer Mohd Sabirin Mohd Sarbini said… Read More