Appeals Court delays ruling on MyCC’s RM86.77m fine appeal against Grab Posted on November 19, 2024 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Nov 18 — The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on the appeal filed by the Malaysian Competition Commission (MyCC) challenging the High Court’s ruling, which quashed its proposed fine of RM86.77 million against Grab Inc. and its two subsidiaries for alleged anti-competitive practices in the e-hailing sector…. Read more
Police to crack down on Malaysians crossing border illegally at Sungai Golok from Dec 1 Posted on November 19, 2024 By serv KOTA BARU, Nov 18 — The police will arrest any Malaysian crossing the Malaysia-Thailand border illegally, especially at Sungai Golok, from December 1. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said police would arrest Malaysians who do not use the Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex to… Read more
PDRM announces transfer of 21 senior officers Posted on November 19, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today announced the transfer of 21 senior officers effective December 16. PDRM secretary Datuk Kamaruzaman Abdullah, in a statement today, said among those involved in the transfer was Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim, who has… Read more
Dr Mahathir bristles over seeing ‘big Chinese characters’ all over KL Posted on November 19, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today complained of authorities’ inaction against businesses putting up signs in foreign languages instead of Malay. He said he observed this during a visit to the city during weekends, especially to its newer shopping malls. While he said… Read more
Sabah mining GLC bids to trigger probes against ex-CEO for alleged fraud, abuse Posted on November 19, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Sabah Mineral Management (SMM) Sdn Bhd today accused former chief executive officer Jontih Enggihon of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. According to Free Malaysia Today, the company also said it has lodged reports with the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over Jontih’s… Read more
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
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
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
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
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