Ulu Tiram attack: Slain policemen’s remains brought to mosque for funeral prayers

JOHOR BARU: The remains of the two police constables killed in Friday's (May 17) attack on Ulu Tiram police station were brought out of the Forensic Medical Department of Sultan Ismail Hospital (HSI) here upon completion of the post-mortem for the funeral arrangements. The remains of Ahmad Azza Fahmi Azhar, 22, and Muhamad Syafiq Ahmad Said,...

More than 20 Jemaah Islamiah members in Johor, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have identified more than 20 Jemaah Islamiah (JI) members in Johor currently, said Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. Malaysian police have started an in-depth investigation into the presence of the JI group following this morning’s attack by one of its members at the Ulu Tiram police station which ended in...

Businessmen in Singapore placed on China’s wanted list weeks after money laundering raid in 2023

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Two businessmen living in Singapore since 2021 have been placed on the wanted list in China for their involvement in a cross-border online gambling syndicate. Su Shuiming and Su Shuijun were first added to the list in September 2023, just weeks after the Commercial Affairs Department led a police operation that saw...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (May 17, 2024)

Malaysia: * Anwar calls for firm action following Ulu Tiram police station attack * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Two cops and assailant dead / King expresses condolences to families of slain policemen * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Slain officers joined force less than two years ago * Ulu Tiram police station attack: Suspect believed to be Jemaah...

Zii Jia beats Guangzu to reach Thai Open semis

PETALING JAYA: Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia survived a scare before storming into the semi-finals of the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Friday. The world No. 10 triumphed over world No. 19 Lu Guangzu of China 21-13, 16-21, 21-18 in a 66-minute quarter-final clash. This win marks Zii Jia’s fifth victory against Guangzu in seven...

MACC nabs former CEO

Arrest made for fund misappropriation worth RM1.2bil PUTRAJAYA: A former chief executive officer of a statutory body has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over suspicion of power abuse and misappropriation of development funds worth RM1.2bil. The suspect, in his 60s, was arrested at 8pm on Wednesday after he was summoned to the MACC office...

Malaysian youths shine in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

PETALING JAYA: Four Malaysian youths from diverse backgrounds have been recognised for their achievements in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia list this year. The list recognised Asia’s top 300 trailblazers and entrepreneurs, including national player Sivasangari Subramaniam (pic), The Hive Southeast Asia principal Angel Low, animator Erica Eng, and Eat and Cook co-owner Lee Zhe Xi. There are...

Ulu Tiram police station attack: Seven arrested, including two students, suspected Jemaah Islamiah member

JOHOR BARU: Seven people, including two students and a 62-year-old man believed to be a member of Jemaah Islamiah, have been arrested following the attack on the Ulu Tiram police station. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (pic) said the incident began when the two students, a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, came to...

Ulu Tiram police station attack: Two cops and assailant dead

JOHOR BARU: Two policemen were killed while another was injured when they were attacked by an intruder at the Ulu Tiram police station early Friday (May 17) morning. Johor Police chief Comm M. Kumar said the suspect was also shot dead at the scene. He said the bodies of the deceased were sent to the Hospital Sultan...

Anwar presents birthday cake to Kazakhstan President for 70th birthday

ASTANA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented a birthday cake to Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the last day of his official visit to Kazakhstan on Friday. Anwar presented the cake himself to Tokayev, who showed up at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport here before he left on his official visit to Uzbekistan. Tokayev celebrates his...