IPOH: The police will meet with several governmental and private agencies to discuss the mysterious loud noise that shook the city on Monday (Oct 21). Perak police chief Comm Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said he has instructed his deputy to arrange a meeting next Tuesday (Oct 29) to clarify the incident. "We will call about 20 of...
PETALING JAYA: Around the world, many people love Japan for its culture, food and history. As such, many would jump at the chance to live and work in Japan - making any official offer of a visa targeted at foreigners a choice opportunity. With this said, it has been said online repeatedly over the years that...
MELAKA: A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to three charges of using forged documents involving honorific awards from the Melaka government. Mohamad Nizam Abdul Ghani entered the plea before Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni here on Fri (Oct 25). According to the charge sheet, the accused used falsified approval letters for the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM), which carries...
IN ASIAN cultures, some conversations are just off-limits. Growing up, certain topics, especially those about our bodies or illnesses, are often viewed as taboo. There’s always that hesitation, even when it comes to discussing health. This silence often stops people from seeking medical advice when it matters most. And with breast cancer, the silence can be...
IPOH: A controversial Teluk Intan cultural festival where Chinese flags were waved did not have a police permit, says Comm Azizi Mat Aris. The Perak police chief said investigations found that the organiser did not get a permit to hold the event, where several individuals were seen to be hoisting the Chinese flags during a procession...
KUANTAN: A retiree lost over RM478,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme promoted on social media. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 69-year-old man first expressed interest in the investment advertised on Facebook in July. He explained that the victim was provided with a link to download the investment platform, while the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Fugitive financier Low Taek Jho and Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, the stepson of Datuk Seri Najib Razak, were good friends who went on ski trips together, the High Court heard. Jasmine Loo, a former general counsel of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), testified that she had first met Riza Shahriz on a ski trip with...
KOTA KINABALU: Abdul Rahman Hamid has been having sleepless nights, and he is worried that he might get a stroke. His son, Mohd Addie Azrinn, the third of six, has been calling him and everyone on his phone’s contact list, pleading for help to rescue him from his kidnappers. Abdul Rahman, 60, said his son had fallen...
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomes Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s apology over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. “Terima baik (well-received),” said the Prime Minister briefly when asked about the former premier's apology by reporters after Friday prayers at Surau Ar-Rahman at Presint 16 in Putrajaya on Friday (Oct 25). On Thursday (Oct 24), Najib apologised to...
PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of Peninsular Malaysia until 4pm on Friday (Oct 25). The Meteorology Malaysia Department (MetMalaysia) issued a warning at 12.50 today of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor as well as in Kuala Lumpur...
