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...

Eight sick from eating mussels in PD, two in intensive care

PORT DICKSON: Eight cases of food poisoning, believed to have been caused by eating mussels, have been reported here. Negri Sembilan Health Department director Datuk Dr Harlina Abdul Rashid said two people have been admitted into the intensive care unit of the district hospital after they experienced paralysis. "Five others have been warded for treatment and one...

Sasaki discovers his yen for Super League after watching Malaysia’s heroics in Asian Cup

PETALING JAYA: Negri Sembilan’s new import Takumi Sasaki (pic) hopes to endear himself to the Deer fans with some eye-catching displays in midfield when the new Super League season kicks off. Playing in Malaysia will be the 25-year-old Japanese playmaker’s first stint abroad, and he intends to leave some lasting memories here. Sasaki said he chose to...

Businesswoman, son-in-law duped of nearly RM940,000 in investment scam

JEMPOL: A businesswoman and her son-in-law have almost RM940,000 in an investment scam. Jempol police chief Supt Hoo Chang Hook said the woman in her 70s was introduced to the scheme in late November, adding that the victims were promised returns of up to 50% within 48 hours. ALSO READ: Growing ‘Scamdemic’ due to evolving online scams "However, on...

Rhinos’ man of the moment is mercurial Machado

PETALING JAYA: Looks like Sabah are warming up to the goals and ways of Ramon Machado, who is proving to be one of the signings of the second transfer window. The 32-year-old striker was truly on song against Negri Sembilan when he scored two goals in the 13th and 29th minutes to help the Rhinos win...

Aminuddin: We lost five seats due to low turnout

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional pact may have had the most successful outing in Saturday’s polls in six states but losing five seats to Perikatan Nasional was something its leaders had least expected. State Pakatan chairman Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said the defeat in Bagan Pinang, Gemas, Serting, Paroi and Labu were difficult to...

‘Green wave will lead to more racial divisions in the nation’

PETALING JAYA: The rise in support for Perikatan Nasional along the ethno-nationalism sentiments, known as the green wave, will lead to more racial divisions in the nation, say politicians and analysts. According to Selayang MP William Leong of Pakatan Harapan, the continued popularity of the votes for Perikatan by the Malays for the Malays - will...

Slight hiccups in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Even before polling day, Pakatan Harapan and its ally Barisan Nasional knew Penang was theirs. At the launch of their unity manifesto two days after nomination, Penang PKR vice-chairman Goh Choon Aik predicted they would secure 26 out of the 40 state seats. As polling day drew closer, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow believed that...

Clear sign for an election tsunami

KUALA TERENGGANU: Towards the middle of the campaigning period for the state polls, word on the street was that Perikatan Nasional had already captured all but one state seat – Telemung. It just needed to make that victory official via the Election Commission on Aug 12. Sources within Perikatan said this is why their war-cry was 32-0. Data...

Noh throws back sabotage accusations at Zahid

TANJONG KARANG: Former Umno stalwart Tan Sri Noh Omar (pic) has told Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to step down as party president after its dismal performance in the six state elections. He said Ahmad Zahid should take responsibility for Umno’s defeats while denying the latter’s accusation that he (Noh) had sabotaged Umno, instead pointing...