Landslide at Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata-Ringlet: Affected route in Cameron Highlands reopened to vehicles (VIDEO) Posted on November 14, 2024 By serv KUANTAN, Nov 13 — The route on Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata-Ringlet at Kilometre (KM) 54, which was affected by a landslide as well as fallen trees at 4pm today, has been cleared and opened to all types of vehicles. Cameron Highlands district police chief Supt Azri Ramli said the incident… Read more
Daim laid to rest at Bukit Kiara Muslim cemetery Posted on November 14, 2024 By serv 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
MACC grills FashionValet founders for sixth day running over RM43.9m investment loss probe Posted on November 14, 2024 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 — The founding couple of FashionValet Sdn Bhd, linked to the investment loss of Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), continued giving their statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The vehicle carrying the couple arrived at MACC headquarters here at 2.50pm. Today marks… Read more
Taman OUG body in freezer case: Suspect remanded for seven days until Nov 19 Posted on November 14, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The man who allegedly murdered a woman believed to be his mother and stuffed her body in a freezer about three years ago at a house in Taman OUG, Jalan Klang Lama here has been remanded for seven days starting today. Kuala Lumpur police chief… Read more
No change to prices of RON97, RON95, diesel Posted on November 14, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged, at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from November 14 to 20. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia also remained at RM2.95… Read more
KL police chief: Delivery driver arrested over petrol bomb attack on Bukit OUG building Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — A 28-year-old delivery driver was arrested early this morning for allegedly breaking into a building in Bukit OUG by hurling a petrol bomb at its glass door, according to Kuala Lumpur police. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohd Rusdi Isa in a statement this evening… Read more
Sarawak state assembly tightens rules: Standing Orders amended to ensure accuracy in legislative proceedings Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv KUCHING, Nov 12 — The Sarawak state legislative assembly today passed a ministerial motion to amend its Standing Orders, which emphasises on ensuring the accuracy of information referenced during assembly proceedings. Tabled by Sarawak’s Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the motion was… Read more
Bangladeshi ‘Datuk’ arrested over alleged migrant worker quota fraud linked to a non-existent project Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv PETALING JAYA, Nov 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a Bangladeshi director, who holds a “Datuk” title, over alleged fraudulent applications for migrant worker quotas linked to a non-existent project, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported. A source within the MACC disclosed to FMT that the suspect, in… Read more
Dewan Rakyat passes Supply Bill 2025 at policy level, eyes on committee debate next Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level after debates began on October 21. The bill, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister on October 18, was passed by majority voice vote, and debate… Read more
Hasnah Hashim sworn in as new Chief Judge of Malaya, former AG Terrirudin made Federal Court judge Posted on November 13, 2024 By serv PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — Federal Court Judge Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim today took the oath of office and allegiance as the Chief Judge of Malaya. Hasnah, 65, was sworn in before Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir at a ceremony held at the Conference Hall, Palace of… Read more