Zayn Rayyan murder: Cops hope to complete investigation in six days

KAJANG: The police aim to complete the investigation into the murder of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin within six days following the remand extension for the victim's parents, says Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan. The Selangor police chief said the police must review all aspects of the case, including inconsistent statements of the suspects and...

MACC launches probe into Selangor transportation project

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched a probe into a transportation project "proof of concept" by the Selangor government involving a minister’s husband. It is understood that the MACC had received several new reports regarding the matter, providing new leads for examination by the anti-graft agency. This inquiry is believed to be connected to...

Cops probe Chef Wan over comment on Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes outfit

PETALING JAYA: Police have confirmed that Bukit Aman CID's Special Investigation Unit (USJT) is investigating celebrity chef Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan (pic), over a social media post involving Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai. Chef Wan had commented on an outfit worn by the Indian actress on the red carpet at the Cannes Film...

24-year-old uni student falls to her death from hotel balcony in Tanjung Bungah

GEORGE TOWN: A 24-year-old university student was killed after falling from a 21st-floor hotel balcony in Tanjung Bungah here. She was said to be on a holiday trip with her boyfriend. They were both from Kelantan. Police were alerted after the public discovered her body while her boyfriend was in the shower during the incident at about...

Kluang man loses RM2,000 after allegedly falling victim to ‘black magic’

KLUANG: A man in his 40s lost RM2,000 after allegedly becoming a victim of “pukau” (black magic) at a shop in Jalan Langsat here. Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said the incident occurred on Sunday (May 19) at 4.30pm after an unknown man entered the premises. “Based on the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, the suspect...

Ulu Tiram attack: Only seven called up to help with probe so far, says Johor top cop

JOHOR BARU: The number of people called up to help in the investigation of Friday's (May 17) attack on the Ulu Tiram police station remains at seven, says Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar. “If there are any updates, we will share them. Until then, please give us some space to conduct the investigation,” he said...

Nilai religious centre suspected of illegal acts being investigated, say police

SEREMBAN: Police are probing a religious-cum-spiritual centre near here for allegedly organising illegal activities, says Dep Comm Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof. The Negri Sembilan police chief said a report was lodged on April 26 alleging that such activities were being carried out at the centre in Nilai. "We are probing the report. We hope the public...

MACC investigating claims state leader awarded contracts to son’s company

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a probe against a senior state leader over claims that he appointed companies which he has vested interests in for several projects. Sources with knowledge of the investigation said the individual, a leader in a northern state, is believed to have awarded projects worth RM300,000 to these companies. It is...

Akmal insists boycott will continue

SEPANG: Upon his return from Kota Kinabalu where Dr Muhammad Akmal Saleh had a run-in with the police, the Umno Youth chief says he will continue boycotting KK Super Mart. He also said he would give full cooperation to the police and would give further statements if needed. Dr Akmal said he was ready should he be...

Maths teacher probed for hugging, kissing teen student

SEPANG: A teacher is being investigated for allegedly having a sexual relationship with one of her students. Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said police learned of the matter after the student's mother lodged a report on Dec 12. "We received a report from the 46-year-old woman after she noticed her son had red...