Selangor police reject witness tampering allegations in celebrity drug probe Posted on December 21, 2024 By serv SHAH ALAM, Dec 20 — The police have denied allegations of witness tampering in a drug case involving a celebrity who was arrested in Sepang on Dec 14. Selangor Deputy Police Chief Datuk S. Sasikaladevi said investigations on the matter had been conducted transparently in accordance with legal provisions. “The investigation paper was submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor on Dec 19 and instructions were received to proceed with charges under Section 6, punishable under Section 39A(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” she said in a statement today. She added that the suspect was brought to court earlier today to face the charges. Sasikaladevi stressed that unverified claims could cause confusion among the public and reminded everyone not to spread unsubstantiated information. — Bernama News
Two men plead not guilty to armed robbery of 160 jewellery packets in Butterworth Posted on December 31, 2024 BUTTERWORTH, Dec 30 — Two friends, one of them a person with disability, were charged at two separate proceedings at the Sessions Court here today related to an armed robbery involving 160 packets of jewellery three weeks ago. In the first proceeding, Muhammad Zaim Goh Abdullah, 42, and Mah Cheow… Read More
Urine tests at concerts? Selangor moves to tighten drug prevention SOP after deaths Posted on January 7, 2025 BANTING, Jan 6 — The Selangor government will recommend that urine screening be made a standard operating procedure (SOP) for visitors in efforts to prevent any involvement or use of drugs at concerts held in the state. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the… Read More
Transport minister says Malaysia’s ECRL to be run ‘50-50’ by new joint-venture with China Posted on December 19, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) and China Communications Construction ECRL (CCCECRL) have signed a joint-venture agreement to oversee the operations of the 665km East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which will connect Kota Baru, Kelantan on the east coast of the peninsula to Port Klang, Selangor on… Read More