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 pledges to address concerns over rumoured changes to media laws Posted on December 5, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today assured the press that his administration is willing to listen to criticisms against several proposed amendments to media-related laws. In a Facebook post, Anwar said his senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, had represented him in receiving… Read More
Fifth victim dies in horrific Kuching crash involving three cars and two motorcycles Posted on January 15, 2025 KUCHING, Jan 14 — The horrific accident at Jalan Teo Kui Seng has claimed the life of a fifth victim, who died at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). According to sources, the deceased is a 15-year-old male who was in critical condition when he arrived at the hospital’s red zone…. Read More
King confers most esteemed order of Johor Royal to Indonesian President Prabowo Posted on January 28, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today conferred the Darjah Kerabat Johor Yang Amat Dihormati I (The Most Esteemed Order of the Johor Royal I) to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. According to the post on the King’s official Facebook page, the investiture of the… Read More