Cops detain tanker in Port Klang, seize over 130,000 litres of subsidised diesel

KUALA LUMPUR: The police detained an oil tanker believed to have been involved in smuggling subsidised diesel in Port Klang, Selangor on Wednesday (Dec 6). Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department director Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali said 138,982 littes of subsidised diesel, pumps and hose were seized from the ship which is valued at...

‘I did not collude with MACC’

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) analyst Adam Ariff Mohd Roslan colluded with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) when he made his report on 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) money trails, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah claimed at the High Court here. The lead counsel of Datuk Seri Najib Razak made the allegation at the latter’s trial...

Health Ministry offering free dental check-ups in Madani anniversary programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is offering free dental check-ups including scaling and tooth filling, in conjunction with the Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium grounds here. Dr Nor Azmina Ahmad Roslan, a dental officer at Seremban Health Clinic, said visitors would undergo specific procedures before receiving treatment at the...

All quiet as cops comb Zayn Rayyan’s death scene again

PETALING JAYA: Police have again combed through the area where the body of young autistic boy Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin was found, checking on dashcams in cars parked nearby and using a drone to take aerial photographs. As investigations into the murder of the six-year-old intensified, police officers and photographers were seen entering and leaving the...

Seniors start planning early for their golden years

PETALING JAYA: From choosing to continue working to diversifying investments, senior Malaysians are finding ways to continue generating income despite approaching or having entered their golden years. A 52-year-old who wanted to be known only as Chan said he would continue to do freelancing support roles for IT-related services despite closing in on retirement. “I do have...

Fresh durian set for China debut

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s fresh durian is expected to debut in China in May next year, presenting an exciting new business opportunity for Malaysian durian farmers. Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin said the export of fresh durian to China is anticipated to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations on May...

Penang water cut: Factories staring at billions in losses

GEORGE TOWN: The manufacturing sector is staring at losses that could run into billions of ringgit due to the impending 96-hour water supply cut next month, while small businesses are worried about having to close shop. They are appealing to the state government to find ways to shorten the disruption period to lessen the impact on...

Retirement crunch looming

PETALING JAYA: The numbers paint a worrying picture – nearly 40% Malaysians do not have a retirement plan, which has experts calling for government intervention to forestall a crisis. In the Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey (MARS) Wave 2, some 37% of the 4,821 respondents said they had not given much thought towards retirement while 23%...

Make the most of the weekend by visiting Madani one year anniversary programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Those without plans this weekend should drop by the Madani Government One Year Anniversary Programme at the grounds of Bukit Jalil National Stadium and enjoy the various services and interesting activities available there. The second day of the three-day programme will kick off with the Madani Fun Run at 7.30pm with around 5,000 participants...

No CCTV near where Zyan Rayyan’s body was found, says management

PETALING JAYA: No CCTVs were installed near where the body of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin was found. Nor Haizam Hidir, a representative of the apartment’s joint management body, said that only four cameras were installed which were at the entrance, exit, the walkway of Block J and near the surau. However there are CCTVs installed by the...