Anwar: Dr M at fault over Batu Puteh but too old to be prosecuted

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being at fault for the loss of Batu Puteh, no action will be taken against centenarian Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stated that punishing the 100-year-old former premier would lead to backlash from the Opposition. "The former prime minister is 100 years old, and was he at...

Sze Fei commits to pro career with Izzuddin under coach Kok Siang

PETALING JAYA: Former world No. 1 men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have swiftly dismissed speculation that they intend to return to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who will begin their campaign in Changzhou this week as the reigning China Open champions, stressed that they remain fully committed to their status...

British F-35 fighter jet stranded in India for over a month takes off after inspiring memes

NEW DELHI: A British F-35B fighter jet stranded at an Indian airport for more than a month, sparking memes and cartoons on social media, took off Tuesday (July 22) after being repaired by a team of UK engineers, an Indian official said. The stealth fighter, one of the world’s most advanced and costing around US$115 million,...

Appreciation announcement reflects government’s concern for the people, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: An announcement of appreciation for Malaysians, to be made on Wednesday (July 23), will reflect the Madani Government’s concern for the people who have consistently supported its reform initiatives, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "May this announcement benefit the widest possible group of people and reflect our collective efforts to build a...

Anwar: Dr M at fault over Batu Puteh but too old to be prosecuted

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being at fault for the loss of Batu Puteh, no action will be taken against centenarian Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stated that punishing the 100-year-old former premier would lead to backlash from the Opposition. "The former prime minister is 100 years old, and was he at...

Businessman nabbed for allegedly selling Pahang ‘datuk’ titles for RM6,000

KOTA KINABALU: A businessman has been arrested for cheating a man of RM6,000 purportedly to obtain a "datuk" title from Pahang. Officers from the Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested the businessman, who is in his 40s and has a "Datuk" title, on Monday (July 21) when he turned up at the state MACC head office...

Penang Development Corp cooperating with police in MBI probe

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Development Corporation (PDC) will cooperate with Bukit Aman's anti-money laundering division on the investigation into the Mobility Beyond Imagination (MBI) investment scheme, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang Chief Minister said the Bukit Aman special task force visited PDC as part of a broader nationwide investigation into the MBI investment scheme. "This visit was...

MACC to call up 20 more witnesses in RM180mil data centre probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to record statements from an additional 20 witnesses in graft investigations of the RM180mil procurement of a data centre construction project tender in Johor. MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Zainul Darus said the commission has already recorded statements from 12 individuals in connection with the investigation. He...

Renowned women’s rights activist Lim Chin Chin passes away at 68

PETALING JAYA: Influential civil rights activist Lim Chin Chin has passed away at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy of fighting for women’s rights over several decades. Human rights group Aliran, of which Lim was a member, announced her passing in an article on their website on July 20. Lim, a prominent figure in Malaysia's...