Man admits using fake letters to ‘secure’ Datukships for three

MELAKA: A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to three charges of using forged documents involving honorific awards from the Melaka government. Mohamad Nizam Abdul Ghani entered the plea before Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni here on Fri (Oct 25). According to the charge sheet, the accused used falsified approval letters for the Darjah Pangkuan Seri Melaka (DPSM), which carries...

Siblings killed in Melaka motorcycle accident buried together

MELAKA: It was an emotional moment for the family members of two siblings who were killed after their motorcycle rammed into a dumpster. The siblings were buried about 50m away from their father's grave at the Bertam Ulu Muslim burial ground in Paya Rumput on Tuesday evening (Sept 24). The siblings' 40-year-old mother, Norizan Ujak, passed...

Dr Wee pays last respects to mother of former party president Liow Tiong Lai

PETALING JAYA: MCA President Dr Wee Ka Siong paid his last respects to former party president Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai’s mother who passed away in Melaka. In a Facebook posting, Dr Wee penned a moving tribute to the late Yap Kim Pee saying: “Madam Yap was a remarkable woman who raised six children with her...

Melaka urged to get public views before deciding on new look for trishaw riders

MELAKA: The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) has been urged to get public views before giving a fresh look to local trishaw services by January next year, says Cassel Krishnan. The Melaka DAP Youth chief said it's crucial to obtain the views from locals as the trishaw rides are part of the tourist attractions here, especially...

Melaka urged to get public views before deciding on new look for trishaw riders

MELAKA: The Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) has been urged to get public views before giving a fresh look to local trishaw services by January next year, says Cassel Krishnan. The Melaka DAP Youth chief said it's crucial to obtain the views from locals as the trishaw rides are part of the tourist attractions here, especially...

Melaka private sector not required to observe additional public holiday on Aug 26

MELAKA: The private sector in Melaka is not required to observe the additional public holiday this Monday (Aug 26) to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Melaka Yang di-Pertua Negeri. In a statement issued on Thursday evening (Aug 22), the Peninsular Malaysia Labour Department (JTKSM) said the additional public holiday is optional and not mandatory for...

Couple make off with gold bracelets worth RM10,000 in Melaka

ALOR GAJAH: A couple stole two gold bracelets worth RM10,000 from a jewellery store here. Alor Gajah OCPD Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah a police report was lodged shortly after the robbery at noon on Wednesday (Aug 21). The couple, he said, posed as customers and asked the cost of gold bracelets on display. Supt Ashari said the woman...

Food poisoning: 51 Mara college students hospitalised in Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 51 students from Mara Professional College Ayer Molek, Tiang Dua in Melaka were rushed to Jasin Hospital and Ayer Molek Health Clinic for suspected food poisoning after consuming a meal at the institute's cafe two days ago. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that...

Sports event strengthens cooperation between law enforcement

MELAKA: Organising sports between law enforcement agencies can strengthen cooperation among personnel to maintain the security of participating countries, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He highlighted this during the 35th Rujirawongse Cup Rugby Championship between the police and the Thai police held at Hang Jebat Stadium on Thursday (Aug 15). "I believe RTP's...

Main suspect in missing teacher’s gruesome murder is former college mate

ALOR GAJAH: A 37-year-old ex-teacher is now the main suspect in the gruesome murder of Johor school teacher Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi, says Melaka police. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said both the suspect and the victim have known each other since they were in the teacher's training college. ALSO READ: Cops say dead woman found in...