KUALA LUMPUR: An agent at a vehicle inspection centre was detained by graft busters for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for illegally getting queue numbers for faster inspections. The suspect, in his 60s, was brought to the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court on Friday (March 21), where Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a five-day remand order. Sources said the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, gaining 0.24 per cent to 4.4330/4400 from Monday’s close of 4.4450/4490, amid cautious sentiment ahead of the outcome of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later today. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said market sentiments...
JOHOR BAHRU: The National Unity and Integration Department is offering support to the victim slapped by an elderly man at Angsana Mall on Sunday (March 16). National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic) said that the department director had met with Elijah Ling Zhao Zhong, 22, and was informed that he required privacy. "I request the...
With technology at our fingertips, not every message is as innocent as it seems. Imagine receiving a text message that claims you owe back taxes and are going to be black listed! Could these alarming messages really be a new tactic used by scammers to prey on unsuspecting people? Verdict: TRUE The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has alerted...
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao overcame a stern challenge to book his place in the second round of the Swiss Open on Wednesday (March 19). Playing at St Jakobshalle, Basel, Jun Hao was tipped to have little trouble clearing the first hurdle against Japan’s world No. 45 Koo Takahashi. However, the match proved tougher...
A local radio station has landed itself in hot water after its announcers defended South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid allegations of his involvement in underage dating. Kim, 37, has faced intense scrutiny since March 10, when a YouTube channel accused him of dating late actress Kim Sae-ron while she was still a minor. Kim Soo-hyun's agency Gold...
KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to make secondary school education compulsory will be tabled at the next Parliament sitting, says Datuk Azman Adnan. Known as the Education Bill 2025, the Education Ministry director-general said it would see amendments made to Section 29(A) of the Education Act 1996. "The Education Ministry will table the Education Bill 2025 at the...
WHILE grateful at having the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) Flexible Account, members say they rather keep the money than use it. Electrical store manager Jenny Chin said although only 10% of the total contributions were allocated to Account 3, it will definitely grow in the future. “The most important thing for private sector workers like us is...
MELAKA: A 25-year-old driver of a luxury multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) has been arrested for allegedly punching a motorcyclist on the head at a traffic light junction in Kota Shahbandar here. Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the suspect was detained in the same area at 3pm on Sunday before being released due to health...
KUALA LUMPUR: National sewerage company Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is in the process of obtaining approval to produce fertilisers intended for food crop cultivation. IWK chief executive officer M. Narendran said the initiative is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts to promote resource recovery and drive sustainability for a greener future. "We...
