Indonesia secures consular access to four injured citizens after MMEA shooting; diplomatic note calls for transparent probe Posted on January 29, 2025 By serv JAKARTA, Jan 28 — The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has confirmed that it has gained consular access to meet with its four injured citizens tomorrow, following a shooting incident involving the Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) last Friday. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, confirmed… Read more
Locked and loaded: Penang cops foil arms smuggling attempt, seize firearms and ammo; four men remanded until Feb 3 Posted on January 29, 2025 By serv GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 — Police apprehended four men, including two Indonesians, and seized five pistols, an M4 rifle, and 801 bullets from a boat in the waters of Perai, one nautical mile south-west of Sungai Perai, near here, yesterday. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said that based on… Read more
Rosmah seeks RM1m in damages over TikToker’s black magic claims Posted on January 29, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, is seeking RM1 million in damages for loss of reputation following a claim made by a TikTok user that she practised black magic. Rosmah filed an affidavit in the High Court as… Read more
Celebrate Chinese New Year with unity, happiness, and love, says DPM Zahid in festive greeting Posted on January 29, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Culture and tradition shared among the people are not only a source of strength but also a symbol of pride, showcasing Malaysia as a harmonious nation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In extending his Chinese New Year wishes to those celebrating… Read more
IGP: Three-day remand extension until Friday for man who allegedly threatened comedian, family Posted on January 29, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The remand order for a man arrested for allegedly threatening a popular comedian and his family has been extended by three days. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the 31-year-old suspect’s remand was extended until Friday, as his initial remand period ended today…. Read more
Police to submit ‘ham’ joke investigation to AGC after comedian and suspect questioned Posted on January 28, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Police will submit the investigation papers regarding the ‘ham’ joke, which is alleged to insult Islam, to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) tomorrow. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, said that the police had recorded the statement from another suspect, a 64-year-old… Read more
Prabowo confident Malaysia, Indonesia can resolve border, labour issues effectively Posted on January 28, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed confidence today that Malaysia will be able to resolve long-standing border and labour issues with Indonesia in an orderly and efficient manner. He said while the issues of borders and labour have been a topic of discussion between the two… Read more
PM Anwar: Malaysia, Indonesia to boost cooperation in defence, trade, and more Posted on January 28, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to leverage the strengths of both countries to enhance cooperation in various fields, including defence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that Indonesia has extensive experience in defence, and Malaysia is ready to explore any potential cooperation… Read more
King confers most esteemed order of Johor Royal to Indonesian President Prabowo Posted on January 28, 2025 By serv 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
Death behind bars: Police question Taiping prison officers and inmates over assault Posted on January 28, 2025 By serv TAIPING, Jan 27 — Police have recorded statements from two Taiping Prison officers and 80 inmates in connection with the death of an inmate due to being allegedly assaulted by prison wardens. Perak acting police chief, DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said the authorities received a report on the Jan 17 incident… Read more