Vote us and you’ll get Sabah bank and airline, KDM promises locals ahead of state election Posted on November 18, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Nov 17 — Establishing Sabah’s own bank and airline are two additional manifestos announced by the Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) for the upcoming 17th State Election. These new manifestos were unveiled by KDM President Datuk Peter Anthony during the KDM Kudat Division launch in Kampung Kalipuon, Pitas… Read more
Kelantan MB seeks federal support under 13MP to boost manufacturing and food security goals in the state Posted on November 18, 2024 By serv KOTA BHARU, Nov 17 — The Kelantan government called for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to prioritise strategic investments in the manufacturing sector to boost productivity and improve the income of its people, ultimately attracting investments to the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud highlighted the critical need for… Read more
SAR efforts underway for elderly man feared drowned after slippers found by Sungai Pengkalan riverbank in Melaka Posted on November 18, 2024 By serv ALOR GAJAH, Nov 17 — An elderly man is feared to have drowned, after he was believed to have slipped into Sungai Pengkalan, here, early today. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Zone 2 chief Zulkhairani Ramli said the victim, identified as Mokhtar Othman, 61, was last seen leaving his… Read more
Two ex-prisoners charged with nine counts of homeware and convenience store robberies in Kelantan, plead not guilty Posted on November 18, 2024 By serv KOTA BHARU, Nov 17 — Two former prisoners were charged in the Sessions Court and separate Magistrates’ Courts here today with nine counts related to a series of robberies targeting homeware and convenience stores across the state. Mohamad Harris Mohd Angelan, 33, and Ahmad Khairul Sabirin Mohd Ramli, 34, pleaded… Read more
As Sabah graft scandal gains traction, ex-GLC chief rejects collusion claim, says has proof and ready to share with MACC ‘when required’ Posted on November 18, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Jontih Enggihon, a former CEO of Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) implicated in a corruption scandal, today denied that he is the go-between prominent politicians in East Malaysia and certain businesses as portrayed. Instead, Jontih told news portal Malaysiakini, which broke the news, that he has… Read more
Sabah whistleblower exposé: State deputy CM, assemblymen cooperate with MACC inquiry over mining licence allegations Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Several Sabah government leaders, including a deputy chief minister and two assemblymen, have provided statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into graft allegations involving state mining licences. MACC questioned Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, and… Read more
PAC to investigate six-year delay of Penang’s RM256m Bayan Baru sewage treatment plant project, says chairman Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will hold proceedings regarding the repeated extensions of time provided that caused the Bayan Baru Regional Sewage Treatment Plant (Phase 2) project to be delayed for more than six years. Its chairman, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the proceeding, scheduled… Read more
‘Every day, I get asked the same thing’: Sabah CM shrugs off GRS corruption allegations, urges authorities to handle matter Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv KOTA KINABALU, Nov 16 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor declined to comment further on allegations of a corruption scandal involving assemblymen from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), stating that the matter should be left to the relevant authorities to handle. He also urged reporters to refrain from raising the… Read more
King and Queen mourn passing of Johor Council of Royal Court secretary Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 16 — His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Queen of Malaysia expressed their condolences over the demise of Johor Council of Royal Court secretary and former Johor State Secretary Datuk Abdul Latiff Yusof. Information on his death was… Read more
Tinder ‘oppa’ tricks Sibu woman out of RM86,841 in love scam Posted on November 17, 2024 By serv SIBU, Nov 16 — A local woman in her 30s fell victim to a love scam, losing RM86,841, after meeting a Korean man through the Tinder app in June. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the private sector worker reported to the police on Thursday that the suspect had… Read more