Judge in Trump hush money case to consider jailing Trump

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The judge in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump said on Monday that he will consider jail time for the former president for additional violations of the gag order after finding that $1,000 fines are not working as a deterrent. Justice Juan Merchan Merchan, who has already imposed $9,000 in...

Disappointed Izzuddin says it’s not their day as Malaysia lose 1-3 in Thomas Cup semi-finals

CHENGDU: World No. 15 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani walked out of the court with their heads hung low while China’s camp erupted in sheer joy. Sze Fei-Izzuddin had to win to save the tie but went down fighting 21-18, 19-21, 12-21 to world No. 11 He Jiting-Ren Xiangyu in the second doubles in 63 minutes...

Football star Faisal suffers acid attack

PETALING JAYA: It is not a good week for the national football team wingers. National winger Faisal Halim, who is also known as Mickey, suffered an acid attack just hours ago on Sunday (May 5) at a shopping mall in Damansar. Just days ago, his Harimau Malaya teammate Akhyar Rashid was robbed in Kuala Terengganu last week...

No talks on Perlis govt change, says Azmin

HULU SELANGOR: There are no discussions by Perikatan Nasional leaders over the possible change of leadership in the Perlis state government, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. According to Azmin, remarks by Perlis Bersatu liaison chief Abu Bakar Hamzah that Bersatu was ready to helm the state government, was merely a personal comment. “That is his personal...

Michelle Yeoh honoured as pioneer by Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Joe Biden for being the first Asian to win an Oscar as Best Actress in 2023. In presenting her with the medal on Friday (May 3), Biden said that for decades Yeoh has "shattered stereotypes and glass ceilings to...

CAAM confirms aircraft crash in Sungkai, Perak

PETALING JAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said a Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft with two persons had crashed near Felda Gunung Besut, Sungkai, Perak on Saturday. It said the aircraft with registration number 9M-ADA, operated by Layang-Layang Flying Academy, departed from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, Ipoh at 7.54am. "The Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre...

Issue warning, not RM250,000 fine for first-time ‘no palm oil’ label offences, urges Mydin boss

PETALING JAYA: Retailers found selling products with labels that discriminate against palm oil products should only be given a warning if it is a first-time offence, says Bumiputera Retailers Association president Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin. "I suggest first-time offenders be given a warning only as I am sure it's not intentional," said Ameer, who is also...

Husband and wife killed in Beaufort accident

KOTA KINABALU: A married couple has been killed in an accident in the Beaufort district about 100km from here. Midin @ Maidin Sinja, 69, and his wife, Jurai Imran, 65, died in the incident at Jalan Kampung Lingkungan around 1.50pm on Sunday (May 5). Sabah Fire and Rescue Department assistant fire superintendent Riki Mohan Singh Ramday said...