Author - James Lim

High Court dismisses Dr Mahathir’s RCI judicial review application

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has dismissed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's application to initiate judicial review proceedings for the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge. Among others, the former Prime Minister has asked for the RCI proceedings to be open to the public. Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh also dismissed...

QuickCheck: Does drinking coffee suppress a person’s appetite?

Have you ever replaced breakfast with a steaming cup of coffee? You're not the only one. For many people, coffee holds a special place in their daily routine, with many swearing by its ability to boost their energy levels to a point that they can start their day. However, is it true that coffee holds added benefits...

Seven rogue Bersatu members to receive notices soon, says Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu will send notices to seven of its members soon regarding the status of their membership as well as the parliamentary and state seats they currently hold. Party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he would then send a notice to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, as well as the Speakers of...

Penang JPJ officer claims trial to five charges of accepting bribes totalling RM3,300

IPOH: A 46-year-old Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) assistant enforcement officer has been slapped with five charges of accepting bribes amounting to RM3,300. Saibullah Zaid Abdul Halim from Sungai Jawi, Penang, pleaded not guilty after the charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code was read to him before Sessions Court judge Datuk Ibrahim Osman here...

Permatang Tinggi to get new fire station in 2027

NIBONG TEBAL: A total of RM18mil has been allocated to develop nine community projects and as contributions for six non-Muslim houses of worship in Seberang Perai. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation included RM13.8mil for the Fire and Rescue Department to build a new station in Permatang Tinggi. "We expect work on...

Priority is reducing hardcore poverty, not meeting deadlines, says Masidi

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is prioritising efforts to effectively reduce the number of hardcore poor families rather than scrambling to meet the July timeline to end hardcore poverty in the state. State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said hardcore poverty eradication initiatives were among the main points of discussion in the state Cabinet’s weekly meeting previously...

Food poisoning case said to involve mussels reported in Melaka

MELAKA: A case of food poisoning reportedly caused by mussels has been reported to the Melaka Health Department. State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem said the victim, a 34-year-old man, was admitted to Hospital Alor Gajah on Saturday (June 8). "There was indeed a case... reported at Hospital Alor Gajah, but (the...

Sarawak seeks RM1bil from the Federal Government for rice irrigation, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak is seeking financial assistance from the Federal Government for rice irrigation in the Stumbin, Lingga, and Tanjung Bijat areas, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Premier said about RM1bil was needed to irrigate 10,000 hectares of rice production, which Sarawak was developing in the area. He said the state government was ready to match...

Johor Insolvency Department to release 13,700 from bankruptcy by year-end

PENGERANG: The Johor Insolvency Department will issue certificates to some 13,700 individuals this year under the second chance policy to release them from their bankruptcy status. Its director Juanita Mohd Said stated that this follows amendments made to the Insolvency Act (Amended) 2023 (A1695), which had been enforced since Oct 6 last year. “Until May this year,...