Actor Carlos Chan to take break from filming in Malaysia to care for pregnant wife in HK

Hong Kong actor Carlos Chan is set to embark on an exciting new chapter this month as he prepares to welcome his first child with his wife, singer Shiga Lin. The couple, who tied the knot in April last year, is expected to welcome their baby on July 18. Currently in Malaysia to film his new drama,...

Court rules Razak Baginda ‘complicit’ in Altantuya’s murder

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court had ordered political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda and a few others to pay RM5mil in damages to the family of slain Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu because he had chosen not to testify under oath. High Court judge Justice Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera ruled that the court had no choice but to...

Another suspect held for threatening, slandering Esha

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested another TikTok account owner over alleged threats made against social media influencer, A. Rajeswary, 30, better known as Esha. Sentul district police chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said the 44-year-old male suspect was arrested at 6.30pm in Setapak on Wednesday (July 10). "The suspect, a lorry driver, has been remanded for...

MACC summons 10 individuals in HRD Corp audit investigation

PUTRAJAYA: Graft investigators have summoned 10 individuals for their statements in connection with their investigation into the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) audit report. Bernama reported on Thursday (July 11) that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) senior director of investigation, Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hashim, said the people called were staff of the corporation and the...

Don’t sensationalise security measures taken by the police, urges foundation

PETALING JAYA: The enhanced security measures taken by the police should not be sensationalised, says the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF). Its vice-chairman, Datuk Seri Dr King Lim Chin Fui, said the public should support police officers who are always ready to sacrifice themselves on the front line against criminal activities. "Only with the public's full support...

Former chief justice Mohamed Dzaiddin passes away

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah (pic) passed away at Prince Court Hospital on Thursday (July 11) might. He was 86. His death was confirmed by former Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali when contacted by Bernama. Mohamed Apandi said former Federal Court Judge Tan Sri Mohd Zawawi Salleh informed him about Mohamed Dzaiddin’s...

Johor-Singapore SEZ framework in final discussion phase

JOHOR BARU: The framework for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is currently in the final phase of discussions and is expected to be finalised in September, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. The Johor Mentri Besar expressed his gratitude to all the ministries and agencies involved in developing the JS-SEZ. "Armed with confidence in Johor's strong geographical...

No vacancy in Selat Kelang seat, says Selangor Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selat Klang state seat will not be vacated, said Selangor state assembly Speaker Lau Weng San. "The cessation of Selat Klang assemblyman Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari's membership in Bersatu was found to be a constructive expulsion, based on the Selangor constitution. "I am not persuaded that there is sufficient evidence to prove a casual...

Court rules Razak Baginda ‘complicit’ in Altantuya’s murder

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court had ordered political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda and a few others to pay RM5mil in damages to the family of slain Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu because he had chosen not to testify under oath. High Court judge Justice Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera ruled that the court had no choice but to...

Suspect in murder of S. Korean tourist in Thailand extradited from Cambodia

SEOUL: One of the three suspects behind the May murder of a South Korean tourist in Pattaya, Thailand has been extradited here Wednesday (July 10), 58 days after he was apprehended in Cambodia. Korea's National Police Agency said the 27-year-old suspect arrived via Incheon International Airport this morning. He was nabbed by police in Phnom Penh, Cambodia...