Muhyiddin can celebrate wedding anniversary in M’sia, not Uzbekistan, rules judge

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his wife can celebrate their wedding anniversary in Malaysia but not overseas, says Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi. The former prime minister on Thursday (Oct 3) failed in his bid for the temporary release of his passport to go to Uzbekistan with his wife to celebrate their 52nd wedding...

Ipoh couple claims money in FD transferred out without their knowledge

IPOH: An aquarium shop owner and her husband were shocked to find out that RM23,080 from their fixed deposit accounts had been transferred out without their knowledge or consent. Ling Yoke Suan, 36, said that on Sept 9, about 17 transactions were made to six other bank accounts. "This happened at around 4:45 am. I lost RM18,480,...

Langkawi skywalk accident claims technician’s life

ALOR SETAR: A technician who fell while conducting repairs on the glass deck of Eagle's Nest Skywalk (ENS) of Gunung Machinchang in Langkawi has been confirmed dead. Langkawi Police Chief ACP Shariman Ashari said Khairul Nizam Jaffar, 41, employed by the glass deck company, was three months into his employment. "Police received information from the glass deck...

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to be charged, say reports

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore-based Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng is set to be charged on Friday (Oct 4), according to reports by Singaporean media. Channel News Asia reported that according to court records, Ong, who is also a hotelier and Singapore GP head, is likely to be charged with one count each of abetting under Section...

PM Anwar: Economic reforms essential to withstand global ‘slings and arrows’

ISLAMABAD: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges. Speaking at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, the Malaysian Prime Minister said economic reforms need to be instituted despite being unpopular. "... we mustn’t forget that our...

MyDigital ID login not needed for MyJPJ app yet, says Transport Minister

PETALING JAYA: Users can continue using the MyJPJ application without having to log in using their MyDigital ID account even after Oct 10, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Loke said the pop-up notice which appeared on the MyJPJ application requiring users to first have the MyDigital ID account was not an official announcement. “I have ordered for...

Independent task force set up to probe death of Dr Tay

PETALING JAYA: An independent Special Task Force has been set up to investigate the incident of the death of a pathology specialist in Lahad Datu, announces Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the task force, which takes effect from Oct 10, would be chaired by former Public Services Department director-general Tan Sri Borhan...

PJ woman escapes unhurt after tree falls on her car during downpour

KUALA LUMPUR: A 33-year-old woman escaped unhurt after a tree fell on her car in Taman Megah in Petaling Jaya. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mukhtar said the incident occurred at about 7.39pm on Wednesday (Oct 2) during a thunderstorm. "Eight firemen were deployed to the scene. "There was a tree that fell on...

Missing M’sian man confirmed to have left Thailand, mum seeks answers

BANGKOK: The disappearance of Malaysian Goh Beng Shong and his girlfriend, in Bangkok has taken an unexpected turn after Thai authorities confirmed he had left Thailand on Sept 7. Goh’s mother, Tan Lee Lie, 60, who travelled from Penang to Bangkok to look for her 21-year-old son, said she contacted the Malaysian embassy in Thailand for...