Transfers for three cops who allegedly visited Golok night clubs, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The three policemen, believed to be involved in misconduct for visiting nightclubs in Golok, Thailand, will be transferred, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that the policemen, aged between 26 and 32 with the ranks of sergeant major, corporal, and lance corporal, were being investigated by the Integrity and Standard...

Sapura Energy makes clarification on ‘aspirational’ timeline for regularisation plan

KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd has clarified that the timeline for the completion of its proposed regularisation plan mentioned in an article carried in StarBiz 7 on Nov 23, 2024, remains an aspirational target. In a statement, the group said the target was "overly optimistic and conditional, among others, upon the approvals required for the proposed...

MetMalaysia says second heavy rain episode has ended

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) says the second episode of continuous heavy rain affecting the country ended between 26 and 30 November 2024, following the first episode from 19 to 22 November. Sinar Harian reported that MetMalaysia Director-General Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said that the latest weather model analysis shows no significant monsoon...

Teacher loses over RM190,000 in telephone scam ordeal in Johor

MUAR: A 54-year-old teacher lost more than RM198,000 after he was duped into thinking that he might get arrested by the police for suspected illegal activities. Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the teacher received a call at around 3pm on Nov 24 from an individual who claimed to be from Tenaga Nasional...

(Photo gallery) Less than martial: the South Korean political crisis in pictures

SEOUL: Whatever South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol thought of when he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday (Nov 4), it didn't work. Less than 24 hours later, he has revoked the martial law after lawmakers defied him, and his own position now is in jeopardy. South Koreans hold signs reading "Expulsion of Yoon Suk Yeol" during...

Pokwe’s floating house: Resilience and unity amid Terengganu floods

However, it wasn’t just the engineering marvel that left an impression, it was the generosity and warmth of Pokwe’s family, who extended heartfelt hospitality despite grappling with the floods. As the journalists approached, they were met by Pokwe’s son, Kamaruddin A. Bakar Ahmad, 44, who navigated a sampan through waist-deep waters to ferry the team to...

Fugitive Singapore tycoon held in embezzlement case was mastermind behind scrap syndicate

SINGAPORE: The rogue Singapore tycoon, who was arrested in Malaysia on Dec 3 after being on the run for 19 years over an embezzlement case involving more than US$51 million, was the mastermind behind a syndicate that sold scraps that were repackaged and sold as new products. Ng Teck Lee, 58, who was arrested together with...

Almost 300,000 students in Malaysia registered as OKU this year, says Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of students registered as persons with disabilities (OKU) in Malaysia has reached almost 290,000 this year, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Women, Family and Community Development Minister said at least 289,161 students with learning disabilities have registered from January to October 2024 so far which was a sizable increase over the previous...

UPNM dual system may be restructured to prevent bullying, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: The dual operating system at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) may be restructured to prevent future bullying incidents, according to Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The Higher Education Minister suggested that a review of the system might be necessary, as it has been identified as a potential factor in bullying incidents involving cadets...

FashionValet: Vivy, husband to be charged on Dec 5

SHAH ALAM: E-commerce platform founder Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband, Datuk Fadzaruddin Shah Anuar, are set to be charged in the Kuala Lumpur Court this Thursday (Dec 5). This was confirmed by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. "Yes, they will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Special Corruption Court. "The couple will...