Korean gets 15 months’ prison for keeping funny money at Mont Kiara condo Posted on January 24, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23— A Korean man was sentenced to 15 months’ jail by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to possession of counterfeit money last year. Judge Azrul Darus who sentenced Kim Jongdeok, 65, also ordered the accused to serve the jail sentence starting from the date of his arrest on Feb 28 last year. The man was charged with possession of counterfeit money, namely United States banknotes in three luggage bags containing US$100 notes and Malaysian banknotes amounting to 1,630 pieces of RM100 and RM50 notes which the accused knew were counterfeit. The offence was allegedly committed at a condominium in Mont Kiara here on Feb 28, 2024 under Section 489C of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum jail term of 10 years. Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor R. Harvind sought a commensurate sentence as a lesson to the accused. However, Kim, who was not represented by a lawyer, applied for a lenient sentence on the grounds that he had repented and wants to return to his country. — Bernama News
Minor 2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Ranau, MetMalaysia monitoring situation Posted on January 30, 2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — A minor earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck Ranau, Sabah, at 3.16pm today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake occurred 11 kilometres west of Ranau at a depth of four kilometres. “Tremors were felt around Ranau. MetMalaysia will continue to… Read More
Sabah Umno No. 2 denies claims BN set on contesting state election solo Posted on February 12, 2025 KOTA KINABALU, Feb 11 — Sabah Umno deputy chairman Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan has denied claims that Barisan Nasional will likely contest the next state election here on its own. He said there has not been formal talks on whether the coalition would partner with the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah… Read More
PM Anwar meets EU leaders to strengthen ties, regional cooperation Posted on January 21, 2025 BRUSSELS, Jan 20 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met leaders of the European Union (EU) at the Europa Building here today. Upon arriving at the seat of the European Council and Council of the European Union, Anwar, who is here on a two-day working visit to Belgium,… Read More