KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched a probe into a transportation project "proof of concept" by the Selangor government involving a minister’s husband. It is understood that the MACC had received several new reports regarding the matter, providing new leads for examination by the anti-graft agency. This inquiry is believed to be connected to...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Putrajaya MRT line has experienced disruptions due to a problem with its communication systems. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) announced on Friday (May 31) that it has activated shuttle bus and shuttle train services to address the issue. "Trains from the Kwasa Damansara Station will turn back at the Chan Sow Lin Station,...
HAIL is a phenomenon that happens when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and freeze, forming hailstones. While less common in the tropics than in cooler climates, hailstorms do occur in Malaysia from time to time. Is it true, then, that hail fell in Hulu Selangor recently? Verdict: TRUE People in Bukit...
JOHOR BARU: The Johor Immigration Department has detained 98 undocumented foreigners during two raids on Thursday (May 29) and Friday (May 30). Johor Immigration Department acting director Mohd Faizal Shamsudin said the joint operation was conducted together with Iskandar Puteri City Council, Muar Immigration Division, and Tangkak Police. “The operation took place following information on foreigners working...
Taiwanese actor Aaron Yan was given a seven-month suspended prison sentence for filming and leaking intimate videos of then-minor influencer Raku. In its verdict on Thursday (May 30), the Shilin District Court determined that Yan, 39, had recorded sex tapes with a minor with an intention of distributing them. In lieu of his prison sentence, Yan has...
SHAH ALAM: One of the three Malaysian climbers who successfully reached the peak of Mount Denali, situated in Alaska, United States, was rescued after being trapped due to adverse weather conditions during their descent on Tuesday (May 28), a representative from Kelab Jelajah Alpine (KJA) said. Sinar Harian reported that Muhammad Illaham Ishak, 47, is currently...
SHAH ALAM: A Customs officer has been charged here with misappropriating pangolin scales from a marine enforcement store in North Port. Ahmad Hilmi Ghazali, 51, was charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code for misappropriation of property at the Sessions Court here on Friday (May 31). He was accused of having induced his colleague, Customs personnel...
BEIJING: China is set to extend visa-free travel for Malaysian tourists from 15 to 30 days, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister, who is on his first official visit in China, made the announcement during a luncheon hosted by Chinese vice premier Ding Xuexiang in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of...
During our SeniorsAloud Community walks, our leader suggested going on a three-day, two-night excursion to Ipoh, Perak and my wife and I were thrilled to join the trip. Our group travelled on the Electric Train Service (ETS) from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh. It was our first time travelling by ETS, and the journey took about two...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened on a positive note against the US dollar today on subdued demand for the American dollar due to weaker economic data from the United States (US). At 9.01 am, the ringgit strengthened to 4.7000/7060 versus the greenback from Thursday’s close of 4.7020/7070. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul...
