Immigration to give full cooperation in ‘counter setting’ probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immigration Department will fully cooperate with authorities in the investigation of 49 officers detained in the "counter setting" probe. Newly appointed director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban stated the department will not tolerate any officers who misuse their authority or violate the law. "We will cooperate fully with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), police, and other...

Expedite probe of doctor’s death in Lahad Datu, MMA tells health authorities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry and Sabah Health Department have been urged to expedite their investigation of a specialist doctor's death in Lahad Datu. Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president Datuk Dr Kalwinder Singh Khaira said the tragic loss underscores serious concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of doctors in the public healthcare system. ALSO READ: Dzulkefly wants...

QuickCheck: Did a group of mat lajak race recklessly along a bridge in Alor Setar?

THE Jalan Telok Wanjah bridge in Alor Setar, Kedah may not be a tourist attraction like the old railway bridge there. Still, it was in the news recently – unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. A 20-second viral video shows a group of youths riding modified bicycles recklessly along the bridge, one of them even taking a tumble...

MACC: RM4.07bil YTL Comms probe will be transparent, impartial

PETALING JAYA: The probe into YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YTL) over the RM4.07bil 1BestariNet service tender from the Education Ministry will be transparent and impartial, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The commission has assured that the probe was being carried out professionally, with no interference from external parties. In a statement on Friday (Sept 6), the...

Education Ministry ready to provide counselling to children in school bus driver case

ALOR SETAR: The Education Ministry is ready to provide counselling support to the children involved in the case of a school bus driver recording videos of them and uploading the footage on social media. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said that counselling services would be offered through the state Education Department and the District Education...

Kg Kerinchi drain collapse not caused by our pipes, says Indah Water

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent drain and sidewalk collapse on Jalan Pantai Permai in Kampung Kerinchi here was not caused by sewage pipes, says Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd. In a statement on Friday (Aug 30), IWK said its operations team inspected the scene upon receiving a report from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and found...

Immigration Dept to investigate staff rudeness claim

PUTRAJAYA: An investigation has been launched following a TikTok video that claimed rude service by the Immigration Department. Immigration director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh, at a press conference on Monday (Aug 19) at the department’s special operations and intelligence headquarters here, said that he was aware of the video and had ordered a thorough investigation to be...

Nenggiri polls: Police receive 18 reports, open six investigation papers

GUA MUSANG: The police have received 18 reports and opened six investigation papers related to the Nenggiri state by-election since Friday (17 Aug). Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the six cases are being investigated under Section 4A of the Election Offences Act 1954, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section...

Cops record statements from 11 individuals in baby girl’s drowning probe

KOTA BHARU: Police have summoned 11 individuals, including survivors and their parents, to record their statements regarding a tragic incident involving a three-wheeled motorcycle on Friday (Aug 9), resulting in the drowning of a 15-month-old baby girl in Bachok. Bachok district police chief Supt Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin said the police would also take statements from those...

Main suspect in Albertine’s abduction to face 15 charges tomorrow, says police

JOHOR BARU: The main suspect involved in the abduction of six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui will face a total of 15 charges, says Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar. He added that the suspect would be brought to the Johor Baru Court Complex and the Kulai Magistrate's Court tomorrow (Aug 8) to be charged. “The police have...