Tick-Tock, don’t poke the croc: Public warned not to provoke reptile spotted at Teluk Batik

IPOH: The Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) is monitoring the surroundings of Pantai Teluk Batik following the sighting of a crocodile in the area on Thursday (Dec 12). State director Yusoff Shariff said no traps have been set as the department is prioritising observation, and urged visitors the area to be careful. "We advise the...

Returning unused US$620mil to Tanore reflects my innocence, Najib tells court

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court that his action in returning US$620mil of unutilised Saudi donation to Tanore Finance Corp reflected his innocence and yet he was hit with five charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act. The former prime minister testified that he decided to return the balance of the funds that...

Landslide on Lekas Highway: Emergency lane, slow lane closed at KM9.3 northbound

KUALA LUMPUR: The emergency and slow lanes at KM9.3 northbound on the Kajang-Seremban Expressway (Lekas) have been closed following a landslide. Lekas said in a statement on Thursday (Dec 12) that the closure of the two lanes is to make way for roadworks to repair the affected area. "A Traffic Management Plan (with road signage) and 24-hour...

CNY bookings in full swing with reunion meal packages snapped up months in advance

JOHOR BARU: Malaysian and Singaporean families started making reservations for next year’s Chinese New Year reunion meals at seafood restaurants here from as early as October. The upcoming Chinese New Year falls on Jan 29. Jacky Goh, senior manager of a popular Chinese seafood restaurant, said there has been an increase in bookings from Singaporean companies looking...

Batu Puteh: Why did the Cabinet stay quiet, asks Syed Saddiq

KUALA LUMPUR: Only one lawmaker voiced disagreement with the decision on the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan sovereignty issue in 2018, according to Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Muda-Muar). The MP made this point while debating the Batu Puteh, Batuan Tengah, and Tubir Selatan Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report at the Dewan Rakyat...

Dr M and Perikatan leaders unite against perceived threats to Malays

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and several top leaders from Perikatan Nasional have united to address what they see as a common threat to the Malays — the government. Dr Mahathir claimed that the Malays are being targeted for investigations by the government, with many charged with crimes. "Many Malays who are vocal were pressured by...

Those who question the Titah Addendum issue, lack knowledge, says PM

SHAH ALAM: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described critics questioning his decision to present the issue of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's Titah Addendum to His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, who serves as the Chairman of the Pardons Board, as lacking in knowledge and uninterested in seeking the truth. The Prime Minister stated...

PAS’ Ahmad Samsuri submits resignation as Perikatan treasurer

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (pic) announced his resignation from his position as the Perikatan Nasional treasure on Wednesday (Dec 11), reports Sinar Harian. The Malay language daily said that, according to PAS' Harakahdaily portal, the announcement of his resignation was made through a brief statement to the Islamist party's...

Five cops who rejected RM50,000 bribe get letters of appreciation from IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Five police personnel from the General Operations Force, who rejected a RM50,000 bribe during an Ops Taring Wawasan assignment in Kelantan on Monday (Dec 9), received letters of appreciation from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. A post on the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Facebook page on Wednesday (Dec 11) named...

Franchise industry, Malaysian ombudsman status in focus at Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR: The direction of the development of the franchise industry, the distribution of aid to flood-affected farmers and the status of the establishment of the Malaysian Ombudsman, are among topics that will be discussed on the last day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting Thursday (Dec 12). According to the Order Paper, Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong)...