SERV Police hunt for machete-wielding robber who stole RM2,500 from grocery store in Perai Posted on November 6, 2024 By TASEK GELUGOR, Nov 6 — Police are looking for a man believed to be a local who robbed a grocery store with a machete in Jalan Pokok Machang here on Monday. Seberang Perai Utara police chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman said police have obtained a video of the robbery that… Read more
SERV US envoy says US-Malaysia partnership strong, election won’t shift Indo-Pacific focus Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific policy will remain steadfast regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election, US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said today. According to English daily The Star Kagan during a US Election watch event emphasised the strength… Read more
SERV Ambassador affirms US commitment, investment in Malaysia to continue whether Trump or Harris occupies White House Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The United States is committed to continue investing in Malaysia and the broader Indo-Pacific region regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential race today, its Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said. Praising Malaysia as an “extraordinary” example of democratic success,… Read more
SERV Sabah PKR eyes collaboration with GRS, backs CM Hajiji’s call for seat negotiation committee Posted on November 6, 2024 By KOTA KINABALU, Nov 6 — Following recent talks with Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) on their electoral pact, Sabah PKR has expressed interest in further collaboration with government ally Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said his party welcomed Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor’s proposal… Read more
SERV Ipsos study shows seven in 10 Malaysians upbeat about country’s future and economy, but still worrying about corruption and crime Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Seven out of 10 Malaysians are confident about their country’s future, with many expressing increased confidence in the economy and the government’s handling of inflation, according to the latest survey released today by global pollster and market research firm Ipsos. In its report titled “What… Read more
SERV MACC continues questioning FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzarudin Shah over RM43.9m investment losses linked to Khazanah, PNB Posted on November 6, 2024 By PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is still recording statements from fashion entrepreneurs and FashionValet co-founders Vivy Yusof and her husband, Fadzarudin Shah Anuar regarding the RM43.9 million loss stemming from investments by Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB). According to Bernama, the couple… Read more
SERV Prison Department backs house arrest law to ease overcrowding and improve rehabilitation Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Prisons Department today underscored the importance of the proposed house arrest law as an alternative sentencing option to alleviate severe overcrowding in the country’s prisons. In a statement released today, the department revealed that the country’s prison system is currently operating at 11.24 per… Read more
SERV Police hunt for lorry driver caught on video driving against traffic in Pasir Gudang Highway Posted on November 6, 2024 By JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 6 — Police are searching for a lorry driver seen in a video driving against traffic on KM 14 of the Pasir Gudang Highway, leading to an accident early Monday morning. Seri Alam District Police Chief, Supt. Mohd Sohaimi Ishak confirmed that a report had been lodged… Read more
SERV Health minister says ‘will get to the bottom’ of alleged staff molest at KK hospital Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today promised a thorough investigation of an alleged molest involving two employees at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital I in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, separate from an ongoing police probe into the incident. “We will get to the bottom of it,”… Read more
SERV Coming soon: Real-time app showing which PPS is still available for flood evacuees, says DPM Zahid Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysians forced to abandon their disaster-hit home will soon have an easier time finding a temporary relief centre (PPS) to shelter at, instead of hunting down the ones with spaces available one by one. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government… Read more