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
Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery Posted on November 14, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, who passed away today at a private hospital here, was laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery at 6.07pm. The van carrying the late Tun Daim’s remains arrived at the cemetery at 5.16pm, according to a report by… Read More
Selangor explores Japanese tunnel model for flood mitigation Posted on November 9, 2024 KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 8 — Selangor is mulling flood mitigation proposals involving underground tunnels based on similar models in Japan, said State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Izham Hashim. He said the estimated RM6 billion project proposal had been submitted to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and… Read More
Petronas pumps RM7.5b into Pengerang complex for solar energy project, bio-refinery development, says Johor MB Posted on November 15, 2024 JOHOR BARU, Nov 14 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd has made new investments totalling RM7.5 billion at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) near Kota Tinggi. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that the investment includes a 40-megawatt solar energy project, a collaboration between Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) and… Read More