Author - James Lim

Prabowo and Trump have struck tariff deal – but at what cost to Indonesia?

SINGAPORE: The trade deal announced on Tuesday (July 15) lowering US tariffs on Indonesian goods is seen by some as a diplomatic win for President Prabowo Subianto, though others warn that he may have overpromised and burdened Indonesia with costly commitments. US President Donald Trump broke the news on his Truth Social platform, saying that he...

Air India junior pilot asked captain why he turned off fuel switches

NEW DELHI: A cockpit voice recording of doomed Air India Flight 171 indicates that it was the younger co-pilot who asked his more experienced colleague why he turned off the plane’s fuel-supply switches, according to people familiar with the matter. The information, from people who asked not to be identified because they’re not authoriSed to speak...

Missing university student found dead in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: A 20-year-old private university student previously reported missing has been found dead. Cheras Deputy OCPD Supt Ridzuan Khalid said Sithu Hpone Maw from Myanmar is believed to have fallen from the 26th floor of his condominium. "His body was found at about 8.30am on July 9. The victim's 54-year-old father has since identified the body...

Sibu man duped out of RM88,000 in fake investment scheme

SIBU: A man in his 50s lost RM88,233 after being lured by promises of high returns in a bogus share investment scheme. Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said the district's Commercial Crime Investigation Division received a report on Wednesday (July 16). The victim claimed he was deceived into transferring funds to several bank accounts. “Initial investigations found...

Soon Huat-Shevon storm into Japan Open quarter-finals

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie lived up to expectations set by coach Teo Kok Siang by booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Thursday (July 17). In their second-round match at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the sixth seeds delivered a solid performance to overcome Singapore’s Terry Hee-Jin...

Do not speculate on judicial appointments, says Selangor Ruler

PETALING JAYA: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has said that all parties should not speculate on the matter of judicial appointments. “Everyone is urged to avoid making any speculation and negative accusations without obtaining complete and verified facts about any matter,” said Sultan Sharafuddin, who chaired the 269th meeting of the Conference of Rulers at...

Over 2,460 domestic violence cases recorded between January-April, says Noraini

KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 2,467 cases of domestic violence were recorded nationwide from January to April this year. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said studies showed that housewives were the group with the highest incidence of domestic violence. "But there may be some (victims) who do not even realise...

Wreckage of crashed police helicopter to be retrieved July 17

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The operation to hoist the wreckage of the police helicopter that crashed into Sungai Pulai in Gelang Patah is expected to begin at 8am on Thursday (July 17). A multi-agency coordination meeting was held on Wednesday (July 16) co-chaired by Johor internal security and public order department chief SAC Muhd Zailani Abdullah and Subang...

AGC appeals High Court’s dismissal of committal bid against Isham Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision to dismiss its committal proceedings against former Umno information chief Isham Jalil. The proceedings were related to Isham's public remarks under his full name, Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil, on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case involving former prime...

Amy Search’s wife shares photos of Shah Alam police headquarters visit

PETALING JAYA: The wife of singer Datuk Amy Search, Datin Norhasniza Hassan, shared a photo of their visit to the Shah Alam police headquarters on Wednesday (July 16) morning. In a social media post, Norhasniza, also known as Nourish, uploaded a picture showing her, Amy, and three others in front of the IPD Shah Alam building. It...