Four new appointments to the Judicial Appointments Commission announced

PETALING JAYA: Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun and ex-Federal Court judge Tan Sri Zainun Ali have been appointed as members of the Judicial Appointments Commission. Also appointed are former State Legal Adviser of Sarawak Datuk Seri Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) law lecturer Associate Prof Dr Hartini Saripan. In a statement from...

Use real-time monitoring tech to check lorry driver behaviours, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Using real-time monitoring technology on moving lorries can help reduce the risk of accidents caused by human factors, says a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia expert. Automotive and transportation engineering expert Dr Mohd Azman Abas said it is crucial to track critical elements of drivers’ attitudes, behaviours, and physical condition in real-time to boost road safety. Dr...

Misunderstanding led to eye-gouging incident, says Penang top cop

GEORGE TOWN: A misunderstanding is believed to have led to a fight in which a man's left eye was allegedly gouged out by a foreigner, said Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad. The Penang police chief said the 28-year-old suspect is currently under remand for four days until Wednesday (Nov 20). "The victim is now receiving treatment at the...

GISB-linked children’s return to families, rehab the priority, says Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is prioritising returning children linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) who are undergoing rehabilitation to their families, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said this is part of the government’s long-term solution to rehabilitate the children linked to GISB. “Taking into account...

Lorry driver in fatal container accident claims trial to reckless driving

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The driver involved in the fatal container accident here has been charged with reckless driving at the Magistrate's Court. Marhizan Johari, 51, pleaded not guilty to the charge before Magistrate Mohd Harith Mohd Mazlan on Monday (Nov 18) at the Bukit Mertajam Court. ALSO READ: Woman crushed to death by container He was charged with driving a...

Getting ready for the worst, but hoping for the best

PASIR MAS: Most of the population around Rantau Panjang has begun making final preparations and taking early steps to face the northeast monsoon, which started on Nov 5. This involves packing and storing important items in elevated places, building rafts, and constructing special pathways using planks in high areas to evacuate family members to safer locations...

Perak’s Sultan Nazrin confers awards, medals on 153 recipients

KUALA KANGSAR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, has conferred state awards and medals on 153 recipients at Istana Iskandariah in conjunction with the ruler's 68th birthday celebration. His Royal Highness was accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at the investiture ceremony on Saturday (Nov 16). Raja Muda Perak Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa,...

PM’s visit to Brazil strengthens 65 years of diplomatic relations, trade

LIMA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Brazil from November 16 to 19 will further strengthen 65 years of diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. This working visit consists of two main components: first, a bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Luiz...

Muay Thai star Nur Amisha honoured with prestigious Perak Medal, eyes future gold triumphs

PETALING JAYA: Muay Thai athlete, Nur Amisha Azril Rizal (pic, left), has been awarded the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK), a Medal of Honour from the State of Perak, by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, which has inspired her to continue achieving greatness. Nur Amisha described the award as an invaluable honour in her...

Higher Education Ministry will let police investigate case of four students arrested with ganja

KANGAR: The Higher Education Ministry has handed over to the police to investigate a case involving four students of an institute of higher learning who were arrested with the possession of ganja during a raid in Seri Iskandar, Perak last Thursday. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the police would take legal...