Punching bag, PS5 among more than 700 items seized from Datuk Seri Vida’s house, marked for auction

PETALING JAYA: From a punching bag to a Kawai piano, a total of 727 items belonging to controversial businesswoman Datuk Seri Vida have been seized and marked for auction to settle an outstanding debt of RM1,060,285 owed to Ah Design Communication. Other notable items include several sofas - including two four-seater sofas, a few chandeliers, sofa...

Datuk Vida responds to asset seizure controversy

PETALING JAYA: Following the uproar over the seizure of items from her residence on Monday (Nov 25), controversial entrepreneur Datuk Vida (pic) has spoken out about the issue. According mStar.com.my, Vida, whose real name is Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, 53, stated that she will fully cooperate regarding the matter that has become a hot topic of...

Perak JPJ auctions 50 vehicles including eight cloned cars

IPOH: Eight cloned cars from a neighbouring country were among 50 vehicles auctioned off by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). State JPJ deputy director Ab Aziz Awang Teh said most of the cloned vehicles are allowed on the road for a certain number of years only from that particular country. “So these vehicles are brought into the...

Three bidders win Vietnam gold auction at high price

HANOI: The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced the result of Wednesday's (May 8) gold auction, with three winning bidders securing 34 lots. The only winning bid price is VNĐ86.05 million (US$3,383 per tael), which is VNĐ750,000 per tael higher than the reference price. As a result, a total of 3,400 taels of SJC-branded gold bars have...

Former minister auctions Rolex gifted by Saudi King, raises RM135,000 for Palestine

PETALING JAYA: Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) auctioned off a Rolex watch gifted to him by King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia to aid the country's efforts in assisting Palestine through monetary contributions. In a social media post, Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said he had received the luxury watch from...

Terengganu Agriculture Dept to hold 40-tonne durian auction

KUALA TERENGGANU; The public is in for a treat when forty tonnes of durians, including premium grades, are set to be auctioned off under the 'Makan Durian Sampai Jeluok' (eat durians until you're stuffed) at Dataran Jambatan Angkat here on Sept 1 and 2. Terengganu Department of Agriculture director, Datuk Zulkepli Amin Mat Jusoh said the...