Three arrested in connection with assault on person with disabilities in Chukai market Posted on January 19, 2025 By serv CHUKAI, Jan 18 — Police have arrested three men to assist in the investigation of an assault on a person with disabilities at the Padang Astaka Chukai Farmers’ Market yesterday morning. Kemaman police chief DSP Wan Muhamad Wan Ja’afar said the men, aged 18 and 60, including a vendor, were arrested at around 8 pm at the Kemaman District Police Headquarters while giving statements. He said a thorough investigation would be carried out from all aspects, urging witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation. “We also advise the victim’s family to be more vigilant and closely monitor him to prevent a similar incident from recurring,” he said. Yesterday, a video lasting 1 minute and 52 seconds circulated on social media, showing the 47-year-old man being beaten and dragged by several individuals at the famers’ market after he allegedly crashed into one of the stalls on his motorcycle. — Bernama News
PM Anwar calls for unity and justice in Christmas message for a stronger Malaysia Posted on December 25, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 — Ahead of Christmas tomorrow, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on Malaysians to embrace diversity and work towards a united, harmonious nation. In a statement on his social media accounts, he emphasised the importance of fostering unity in a country rich in cultural and… Read More
Religious affairs minister urges caution when delivering speeches related to Prophet Muhammad after probe against lecturer Posted on November 23, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged all parties to exercise caution when delivering speeches, particularly on matters concerning the sanctity of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement uploaded on Facebook, Mohd Na’im said any remarks that could… Read More
No change to prices of RON97, RON95, diesel Posted on November 14, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged, at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from November 14 to 20. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia also remained at RM2.95… Read More