KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has firmly advised newly-appointed Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman to ensure that all personnel of the Malaysian Army (TDM) uphold the highest standards of integrity and trust in the discharge of their duties. His Majesty stressed that corruption is the main enemy of the strength...
KUALA LUMPUR: The exercise of clemency by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is not absolute as it has to be carried out in accordance with Constitutional limits, says the High Court. Justice Alice Loke, in her decision on Monday (Dec 22), said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is a constitutional monarch and exercises powers and functions in accordance...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has conducted a series of high-profile investigations this year, including one involving a former prime minister, as well as cases involving enforcement officers and banking institutions, with asset recoveries, seizures and forfeitures exceeding RM8.4bil as of Nov 30. In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 23), the MACC said one...
SEREMBAN: The Transport Ministry wants an express train service between Seremban and Kuala Lumpur that will take less than an hour of travel, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said this would be possible once the ministry secures more train sets and the Klang Valley Double Tracking (KVDT) upgrade project is completed. "My commitment is to have...
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer has lodged a police report over a video clip posted on Facebook that allegedly contains accusations against the MACC chief commissioner. Sources said the report was filed at the Putrajaya district police headquarters on Thursday (Nov 27), following claims made in the video involving a woman identified as...
KUALA LUMPUR: The bail period for local rapper Wee Meng Chee (pic), better known as Namewee, has been extended for another two weeks. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the extension was granted at 4pm on Wednesday (Nov 26), covering the period from Nov 27 until Dec 10. "The police are still waiting...
KUALA LUMPUR: Tempers flared in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Nov 26) as Opposition MPs accused PKR of corruption, triggering a tense showdown with the Deputy Speaker. The exchange started when Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) criticised the government’s anti-corruption drive, claiming that graft was rampant among those surrounding the Prime Minister. Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sadness over the explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday (Nov 10) evening, which claimed several lives and left many others injured. "My heartfelt condolences go to the victims’ families and to the people of India as they mourn this senseless tragedy. "If confirmed...
SEPANG: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for home Sunday (Oct 26) evening after attending the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur. Japan's first female prime minister left at 9.50pm following a red carpet send-off, which included a guard of honour mounted by the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. Minister in the...
KUALA LUMPUR: United States (US) President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia this Sunday (Oct 26), to attend the 47th Asean Summit taking place in the capital. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the Madani Government’s spokesperson, said the president’s attendance was confirmed at last Friday’s (Oct 17) Cabinet meeting. "Confirmed - Donald...
