KUALA LUMPUR: Scammers are using malicious links disguised as wedding invitations to steal contact numbers to dupe unsuspecting victims into sending them money, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong. The MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head, at a press conference Tuesday (Nov 25), said that the incident was brought to his attention after a number belonging...
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has set Monday (Nov 24) to hear the applications by seven former child prisoners convicted of serious offences, who are seeking leave to review the court's decisions ordering their detention at the pleasure of the Ruler. The applications, filed in March under Rule 137 of the Rules of the Federal Court 1995,...
IPOH: Police have busted a burglary ring known as "Ismail Gang,” arresting 11 suspects, including four women, believed to be behind a string of house break-ins across Central Perak since May. Central Perak OCPD Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah said all suspects were nabbed at about 9pm on Nov 9, following a report lodged by a homeowner who...
PAPAR: As the 17th Sabah State Election campaign enters its seventh day on Friday (Nov 21), two first-time candidates in Papar continue to rely on a classic approach, going from door to door to meet voters in person. Although the method may seem old-fashioned in the digital age, both candidates believe the approach allows them to...
KOTA KINABALU: The 49th witness in the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death insisted that she never intended to shame the victim when sharing the student’s diary content with the school. Teacher Yuslina Badrum admitted in the Coroner’s Court here that she personally would also feel uncomfortable if her private belongings were shared with others. However, she...
SIBU: The Sarawak Fishing Vessel Association (SFVA) claims that encroachment by foreign vessels in state waters is getting worse and affecting the income and safety of local fishermen. It is also calling for a dialogue with the Fisheries Development Board of Malaysia (LKIM) to iron out shortcomings in fuel subsidy licensing and other maritime regulations it...
PETALING JAYA: The Bar Council will file disciplinary complaints against any lawyer or law firm involved in the recent alleged acts of corruption related to bank loan financing. Its president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said the council acknowledged recent media reports about several bank officers who were charged with receiving bribes from a law firm. “This matter...
KUALA LUMPUR: School complaint boxes meant for anonymous reporting of bullying are failing, with students saying they feel exposed and unsafe, says Yeo Bee Yin. The Women, Children and Community Development Select Committee (WCCDSC) chair described criticism of the boxes as one of the most unexpected findings from Parliament’s first Children’s Town Hall. The committee had previously...
JOHANNESBURG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that there will be no cover-up in the scandal involving the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) registration of seven heritage players, describing it as a major issue that must be handled through proper procedures. The Prime Minister said the Cabinet had deliberated the issue and decided that there should...
PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are through to the Australian Open semi-finals after a hard-fought win over veteran Goh V Shem and his South Korean partner Choi Sol-gyu. Sze Fei-Izzuddin were pushed hard by the 36-year-old V Shem and Sol-gyu, 30, before they prevailed 21-13, 20-22, 22-20 in a thrilling 69-minute...
