QuickCheck: Has the Pontian Municipal Council issued permits to sell fireworks at Ramadan bazaars?

A RECENT post has set social media "ablaze" with discussion over traders selling fireworks at the Ayer Baloi Ramadan Bazaar in Pontian, Johor. These traders claim that they were issued permits to sell their wares which has led to some frustration among food stall vendors. Is it true that the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) gave out permits...

Cops receive new lead in Zayn Rayyan murder probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have obtained new evidence in the murder of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin in the form of a link to a video recording. Sungai Buloh police chief, Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor, said Zayn Rayyan’s mother, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, lodged a police report after receiving a TikTok video link via WhatsApp. "The one-minute video...

Teen girl goes missing, family seeks help to find her

SHAH ALAM: A 16-year-old girl has been missing since leaving her home in Seksyen 20 here on Sunday. Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said her 46-year-old father lodged a missing person report at about 9.27am on Monday (March 10). "She is believed to have left home after her Internet access was restricted and after...

Zambry: Ministry did not receive any information on students affected by attack in Golok

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry did not receive any information about Malaysian students affected by the attack in Golok, Thailand on March 8. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said his ministry was following developments in Southern Thailand closely. "Until now, we have no information whether our students (are affected) in terms of injuries or...

Tough All-England debut for Jun Hao, Su Yin-Pang Ron

KUALA LUMPUR: It was a disappointing debut for men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao and mixed doubles pair Cheng Su Yin-Hoo Pang Ron as they made early exits at the All-England on Tuesday. Jun Hao, who skipped the German Open and Orleans Masters to stay fresh, struggled against defending champion Jonatan Christie. Despite guidance from Danish coach...

Sisters arrested over dead baby left at hospital

KUANTAN: Two sisters have been arrested to assist in investigations into the case in which a lifeless baby was placed at the baby hatch of a private hospital here on Tuesday. Kuantan OCPD ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the two suspects, aged 24 and 25, were arrested separately in Rompin. "The first suspect, a 24-year-old unemployed individual, was arrested...

No further action against Era FM DJs by MCMC, says Fahmi Fadzil

KUALA LUMPUR: No further action will be taken against the three radio presenters recently involved in a controversy, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi stated that the RM250,000 fine imposed on Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM, is sufficient. He explained that the compound was also deemed appropriate by the deputy public prosecutor...

Saravanan calls off debate with Zamri Vinoth, Rayer urges more police reports

PETALING JAYA: MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan says he has decided not to go on with the debate with independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. The Tapah MP said he had made his decision in the interests of national harmony. "I have discussed it and I have decided not to continue with the debate in the interest...

Ban on ‘walk-in’ customers reveals outlets selling of prohibited fish species in PJ

PETALING JAYA: Shops that did not allow customers to "walk in" but instead conducted sales exclusively online and lacking signage on the premises were found to be selling prohibited species by the Selangor Fisheries Department in two raids in Petaling Jaya on Monday (March 10), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. Selangor Fisheries director Noraisyah Abu...

Graft probe: Ismail Sabri’s health still uncertain, 13 bank accounts with RM9.33mil frozen, say sources

KUALA LUMPUR: The health status of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains uncertain as his medical leave ends on Wednesday (March 12) and the doctor treating him has not confirmed whether he is fit enough to provide a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. Citing sources,...