Najib tells court he has ‘certain regrets’ over SRC International but no idea how funds entered his account

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak has “certain regrets” over what happened to SRC International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) that suffered losses in the billions of ringgit, the High Court here heard. The former prime minister, however, maintained he had no knowledge of the funds channelled out of the company that...

Chegubard to submit representation to drop sedition charge

KUALA LUMPUR: Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, will submit a representation to drop a sedition charge made against him for his Facebook remark that could tarnish the good name of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His lawyer, Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, informed Sessions Court Judge Siti Aminah Ghazali when the case came...

Trader fined RM10,000 for selling cooking oil above controlled price

IPOH: A grocery trader was fined RM10,000 after pleading guilty in the Teluk Intan Sessions Court on Friday for selling cooking oil above the controlled price. The Perak branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry in a statement on Friday (Oct 18) informed that Rasina Mohamed Ajmul Khan, 34, faces four months in...

QuickCheck: Is someone impersonating the LHDN CEO on WhatsApp?

IN TODAY'S digital world, receiving unexpected messages from high-profile individuals may seem intriguing, but caution is advised. Recently, messages have surfaced on WhatsApp, allegedly from the Chief Executive Officer of the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Is it true that someone is impersonating the LHDN's CEO to spread misinformation? Verdict: TRUE LHDN has clarified that it has never issued any statement...

High tide: 30 homes in Tg Karang affected by river overflow

SHAH ALAM: About 30 homes in Kampung Haji Razali, Tanjong Karang have been impacted due to the overflow of Sungai Tengi, which was caused by a high tide phenomenon this morning. Kuala Selangor district disaster management committee chairman Mohd Raiz Radzuan said the situation has forced 26 people from 11 families to be relocated to the...

Majority of investment scams in Malaysia rise linked to social media, say cops

KUALA LUMPUR: This year, the majority of the 4,355 investment scam cases in Malaysia have been linked to schemes advertised on social media sites and chat applications, says Comm Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf. The director of the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) reported that 82%, or 3,574 cases, began with advertisements on social...

Johor cops arrest babysitter over alleged abuse of two-month-old girl

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The police have arrested a babysitter in connection with the alleged abuse of a two-month-old baby girl. Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm M. Kumarasan said the 45-year-old woman was arrested on Oct 6 to assist in the investigation. "We received a report on Oct 5 about a two-month-old baby girl who was found in a...

Brace yourself: Lahad Datu on alert for expected high tides this weekend

KOTA KINABALU: Lahad Datu is bracing for an extreme high tide phenomenon bound for several areas and villages in the east coast Sabah district from Saturday (Oct 19). The Lahad Datu disaster management committee has activated its district disaster control operation centre (PKOB) to keep people safe and deal with the fallout if the phenomenon lands. District...

Police dismantle 193 drug syndicates, arrest 612

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have taken down 193 drug syndicates and arrested 612 members between January and September this year under the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that this represents a decrease compared to the same period in 2023 when 245 syndicates were dismantled, and 791 members were arrested. "In terms...