Action taken against Perak religious dept officer over SPM statement

IPOH: Disciplinary action has been taken against the Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) officer who criticised Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek on social media. The department expressed disappointment over the comments made by its officer regarding the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, reported Sinar Harian. "The department will take strict action in accordance with Regulation 19(1), Public Servants...

Warisan rep ready to face action over ‘punch’

KOTA KINABALU: A Parti Warisan assemblyman says he is prepared to face action if it is proven he had ill intent in the “punch" involving a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) representative. Merotai assemblyman Sarifuddin Hata maintains that he had no malice directed towards Kunak assemblyman Datuk Norazlinah Arif. Sarifuddin, who has apologised for the incident in a...

Edited clip of PM’s CNN interview gives wrong impression, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent interview with CNN has been edited and taken out of context to give the impression that the government recognises Israel's right to exist. Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said only one part of the Prime Minister's interview with the channel's Richard Quest was being shared on social media. "Until today, we...

Five cops face internal action for allegedly robbing foreign national

KUALA LUMPUR: Five policemen, who are among seven individuals detained on suspicion of involvement in a robbery of a foreign national involving a sum of RM260,000, are facing internal disciplinary action including possible transfer. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, said the action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation conducted...

Socks issue: Vigilantism will not be tolerated, says CID chief

KUALA LUMPUR: Stern action will be taken against those who take the law into their own hands over the controversial socks issue, says the Bukit Aman CID director. Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said vigilantism is prohibited and stern action awaits those who engage in such acts. ALSO READ: Cops nab man for alleged insult on...

Umno Youth wants ‘stronger’ apology from KK Mart, warns of ‘drastic’ action

PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth has demanded banners at all 881 of KK Super Mart's outlets nationwide apologising over the controversial socks issue. Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (pic) said they will resort to more "drastic" action if such an apology is not forthcoming at all KK Mart outlets or from its vendor within the...

PN to decide on action against Kuala Kangsar MP soon, says Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional will decide on the necessary action against Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid for pledging support to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said a meeting will be held soon to discuss the matter and finalise their decision following the Bersatu MP’s announcement. “In one...

Cops detect foreign-owned entertainment outlets in Klang Valley

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has detected entertainment outlets owned by foreigners following raids at four outlets in Kompleks Wilayah on Sunday (Oct 15). Bukit Aman CID deputy director Deputy Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the outlets offered exotic dances and fully employed foreign workers. "It has something to do with the entry of foreigners into the...

Opposition asks if pixman who claimed MP was vaping in the House has been called up

KUALA LUMPUR: Tanah Merah MP Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham wants to know if the photographer who claimed he was vaping in the Dewan Rakyat has been called up. Ikmal, from Perikatan Nasional, said the photo by a photographer from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had garnered over a million views. He said he had already declared that...

The 1975 left country even before report lodged against them, says Deputy IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: British band The 1975 had already left the country long before the initial report was lodged against them, says the Deputy Inspector-General of Police. When met at Bukit Aman on Tuesday (July 25), after a sending off ceremony for police athletes, Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay addressed claims of police inaction to catch...