Former HK-based Malaysian actress Lilian Chan Wai Ming now works at a cafe

Former Hong Kong-based Malaysian actress Lilian Chan Wai Ming is happily working at a cafe in her home country. This information surfaced after Chinese actress Wong Mei Fan, who starred opposite Chan in the 2000 drama My Date With A Vampire II, posted photos with the latter at her shop. The pictures shared on Facebook showcased the...

Fair trial rights unaffected with passing of Child Witness Evidence (Amendment) Bill, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill 2024, passed by the Dewan Negara on Tuesday, will not affect the accused's right to a fair trial, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said that the prosecution must still prove the accused’s guilt beyond a...

2023 STPM: Johor, Sabah, Pahang record most candidates scoring perfect CGPA

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor, Sabah and Pahang are the states that recorded the highest number of candidates obtaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.00 for the 2023 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. In JOHOR, a total of 171 candidates obtained a perfect CGPA score compared to 160 in STPM 2022 which is an increase...

PM receives courtesy call from ICC prosecutor Karim Khan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan. In a Facebook post, Anwar shared that during the meeting, he was briefed on the role of the ICC and discussed international issues, particularly those concerning Palestine and Myanmar. Anwar emphasised Malaysia's call for Israel to...

Kidnapped six-year-old girl finally reunited with family

JOHOR BARU: Six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui, who was found safe after going missing for three days, has finally reunited with her loved ones here. A photo of the happy moment was shared on Facebook by a social media user on Tuesday (July 23) evening. ALSO READ: Fifth suspect in Albertine's abduction brought to JB court for remand...

Air Selangor says remaining three water treatment plants have resumed operations

PETALING JAYA: The three remaining water treatment plants that were temporarily shut down due to an odour pollution have resumed operations, says Air Selangor. “The Sungai Selangor Phase 1 (SSP1), SSP2 and SSP3 Water Treatment Plants (WTP) have resumed operations as of 9pm,” said Air Selangor in a Facebook post. The Rantau Panjang WTP had resumed operations...

Air Selangor temporarily shuts four treatment plants, water cuts expected in several areas

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been a temporary suspension of four water treatment plants (LRA) due to odour pollution in Sungai Kundang and Sungai Sembah, says Air Selangor. The treatment plants affected are Rantau Panjang, Sungai Selangor Water Treatment Plant Phase 1, Sungai Selangor Water Treatment Plant Phase 2, and Sungai Selangor Water Treatment Plant Phase 3. "Following...

Six-year-old Albertine has been found safe

PETALING JAYA: Six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui, who went missing during a Bon Odori event in Johor Baru, has been found safe at a hotel in Batang Kali on Tuesday (July 23). This was confirmed by Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan. She was reported missing at around 8.30pm on Saturday (July 21) during the...

PM receives courtesy call from ICC prosecutor Karim Khan

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan. In a Facebook post, Anwar shared that during the meeting, he was briefed on the role of the ICC and discussed international issues, particularly those concerning Palestine and Myanmar. Anwar emphasised Malaysia's call for Israel to...

Jho Low must forfeit mum’s trio of ‘flawless’ diamonds, rules US Court

NEW YORK: Low Taek Jho, the alleged mastermind of the looting of Malaysia’s 1MDB fund, was ordered to forfeit a trio of "flawless” diamonds he bought for his mother that were from the jeweler who’s designed for celebrities like Beyonce and Adele. A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday ordered the fugitive Malaysian financier, known...