PETALING JAYA: The suspected conman who is currently wanted by the police has been linked to nearly RM400,000 in losses here. Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Jaa'far, in a statement Thursday (May 2), said that the suspect, identified as 28-year-old Lau Kah Wing, would target senior citizens. "His modus operandi includes offering 'government aid' to victims....
Unhealthy API in Rompin following peat fires
PETALING JAYA: Peat fires have resulted in unhealthy air quality in Rompin, Pahang, says the Environment Department. Its director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar said as at 11am on Tuesday (April 30), Rompin recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 166 due to peat fires at the Pahang Coconut Valley plantation near Kampung Kerpal,...
Israeli ‘spy’ case: Discussions on 10 held under Sosma will be carried out this week, says KL police chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation paper involving 10 individuals detained in connection with Israeli Shalom Avitan will be referred to the Attorney General's Chambers this week. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a discussion would also be held this week to determine the next course of action to be taken against the suspects. "As...
Perlis MB released after MACC questioning
PUTRAJAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has been released after giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at its headquarters here. "MB not remanded. Allowed to go home after providing statement," Mohd Shukri said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 30). Earlier, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that Mohd Shukri...
Slope remediation on Batang Kali-Genting road ready in June, says Ahmad Maslan
BATANG KALI: The slope and road repair works on the Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road due to a landslide in December 2022 is expected to be completed by June 30, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deputy Works Minister said the slope and road repair project, which involved a cost of about RM19mil, was 86 per cent...
Copter tragedy: Defence Ministry, Armed Forces set up special fund for victims’ families
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have set up a special fund called ‘Tabung Tragedi Lumut 24’ for MAF members and the public to extend financial assistance to the families of victims of the recent Lumut helicopter tragedy. The MAF headquarters, in a statement, said the fund was activated on Monday...
Several police reports lodged over casino licence article, says Fahmi
HULU SELANGOR: Several police reports have been lodged over articles by Bloomberg claiming that several parties are in talks with the government about opening a casino in Forest City, Johor, said Fahmi Fadzil. “I haven’t received detailed information, but we have a Cabinet meeting soon and maybe after that. “I was made to understand that several police...
It was a collective decision, says Zahid on settling suit against Muhyiddin
HULU SELANGOR: Let’s leave personal issues aside and prioritise the rakyat’s agenda, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said this in response to reports that both him and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin have agreed to end a personal dispute between them involving a defamation suit at the High Court. “Both...
Jun Hao stays solid to give M’sia 3-0 lead against Hong Kong
CHENGDU: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia gave Malaysia a great start against Hong Kong by beating Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-18, 21-18 in a Group D match in the Thomas Cup Finals on Saturday (April 27). World No. 10 Zii Jia stayed cool in a tight match against world No. 15 Cheuk Yiu to come away...
KKB polls: Four-cornered fight for Selangor state seat
PETALING JAYA: It is a four-cornered fight for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election here following the closing of the nomination centre at 10am on Saturday (April 27). Returning officer Yuhanas Auree Kamaruddin announced that the four candidates had successfully filed their nomination papers. DAP’s Pang Sock Tao will represent Pakatan Harapan, Khairul Azhari Saut is Perikatan Nasional’s...