Cops detect five more suspects, arrest ten in casino chips theft

KUANTAN: Police have tracked down five local men including the mastermind in the RM4.6 million casino chips heist at Genting Highlands on Oct 28, believed to be the largest chips robbery in the highland resort. They are Lee Kien Keong, 44, of Taman Medan Indah Sungai Lui, Raub who is believed to be among the masterminds;...

Azam Baki: I have the PM’s blessing to investigate ministers, civil servants

PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has given the country’s top graft buster, Tan Sri Azam Baki, the full authority to probe allegations of corruption, including those involving ministers and civil servants. He said that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had repeatedly stressed the importance of integrity and governance in creating a clean and effective government. “He told me that...

Fitness gym collapse kills 3 in China’s Heilongjiang province

BEIJING (Reuters): Three people were killed and one injured after a structural collapse at a fitness club in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, local officials said on Tuesday (Nov 7). Government officials and state media said seven people were in the Yuecheng Fitness Gymnasium in Jiamusi city, Huanan County, when it collapsed late on Monday. Officials said rescue...

Man in S.Korea arrested for assaulting woman for having short hair

SEOUL: A man in his 20s has been arrested by police for assaulting a female convenience store clerk for having short hair, according to police officials in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province. According to police, the man allegedly told her: “Since you have short hair, you must be a feminist. I’m a male chauvinist, and I think...

Preserve Malaysia’s unique racial unity, says businesswoman

MELAKA: Malaysia's unique racial unity must be preserved, says Iranian businesswoman Datin Mary Rasouli. Speaking after buying clothing and delicacies for a corporate social responsibility (CSR)programme set for the upcoming Deepavali celebration, Rasouli said that she can see the strong bonds between Malaysians after living in the country for almost 20 years "Please don't let external issues...

211 lawmakers have undergone compulsory health checks, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 196 MPs and five senators have undergone their compulsory health checks as of Tuesday (Nov 7), says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. He said the deadline for the mandatory check ups have also been extended to next Tuesday (Nov 14). “Please contact the doctor at the Parliament clinic for detailed information on...

PM expected to explain govt stand on US Bill on Hamas-supporting parties

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to answer a question in the Dewan Rakyat (pic) on the government's position regarding the latest action by the United States House of Representatives, which recently passed the Hamas International Financing Prevention Bill. According to the Order Paper on Parliament's website, the question was asked by...

M’sia to attend Apec, to remain steadfast in stand on Palestine

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Economic Leaders Week in the United States but will remain steadfast on the issue of Palestine, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Anwar said there were parties which had expressed an opinion for him not to attend the meeting, adding that he had sought views on...

Man found dead at hospital due to fall

JOHOR BARU: A 22-year-old man was found dead at the Sultan Ismail Hospital here following a fall from a height. Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat confirmed the tragic incident which took place around 5.20pm on Monday (Nov 6). He added that the hospital's management immediately contacted the police to report the incident. “Initial investigation shows...

PM: M’sia only recognises UN Security Council sanctions, not those of the US

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia only recognises sanctions by the United Nations Security Council and not unilateral sanctions by the United States, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this in light of a recently introduced Bill in the US to penalise foreign countries supporting Palestinian group Hamas. ALSO READ: Govt monitoring US Bill regarding sanctions against foreign...