Bayan Lepas sinkhole cordoned off, road closed for investigation, says exco

GEORGE TOWN: A plastic barrier has been placed around a sinkhole in Bayan Lepas as measures are being taken to address the incident, said state Infrastructure and Transport Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari. Zairil said the sinkhole, which appeared at the intersection of Jalan Datuk Ismail Hashim and Jalan Kenari on Tuesday evening (Nov 4), measures...

Country’s progress must include all Malaysians, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia cannot claim progress while at the same time having some groups left behind, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stressed that the country’s progress also means the rakyat’s progress. "Regardless of race, whether it involves those from the interior or poverty. This is our responsibility. "This is not easy as some prefer to...

Anwar thanks Brunei Sultan for concern, well-wishes

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Nov 4) expressed his gratitude to Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, for his concern and well-wishes. In a Facebook post, Anwar said His Majesty had graciously contacted him earlier to inquire about his health and to offer prayers for his well-being. "His Majesty kindly asked about...

FIFA sanctions against players politically motivated, claims TMJ

PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) owner and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has criticised FIFA's decision to impose sanctions on the seven players, calling the move a clear misapplication of the law and "politically motivated". In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Nov 4), Tunku Ismail claimed that FIFA continues to punish players without proper...

Former poultry trader to hang for murdering single mum

PUTRAJAYA: A former poultry trader has been sentenced to death by the Court of Appeal here for murdering a single mother who rejected his marriage proposal. A three-member bench, comprising Justices Datuk Azmi Ariffin, Datuk Noorin Badaruddin and Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid, allowed the prosecution’s cross-appeal on Tuesday (Nov 4) to impose the death penalty...

All upgrade works at Bandar Utama’s Central Park temporarily suspended

PETALING JAYA: All upgrading works at Central Park, a popular dog park in Bandar Utama, have been temporarily suspended. Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, who is also the Selangor public health and environment committee chairman, said Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon has agreed to hold further discussions with the relevant parties and the Petaling Jaya...

Sibu cops nab suspect in human trafficking job scam probe

SIBU: A 31-year-old local man has been detained to assist in investigations into the case of a victim who says he was cheated and forced to work as a scammer in Cambodia recently. Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili said the case is being investigated under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of...

Former great James Wong urges FAM to reconsider taking case to CAS

PETALING JAYA: Former Malaysian international James Wong is urging the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) not to take the case involving seven national footballers to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Commenting on FIFA’s decision to reject FAM’s appeal over sanctions imposed on the national football body and seven players, James said taking the case...