Woman pleads not guilty to murdering business partner

KUALA TERENGGANU: A businesswoman has pleaded not guilty in the High Court here on Monday (Oct 21) to murdering her business partner in November last year. Nooraini Remali, 36, was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code with murdering Noorzihan Abd Karim, 65, in front of the Telekom Malaysia guard post, Batu 23, Kuala Berang...

China-Malaysia ties akin to ‘continuous railway track with promising future’, says Chinese Premier

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday reiterated China's steadfast regard for Malaysia as a close neighbour and vital partner, emphasising its commitment to deepening cooperation and advancing mutual development. Li said the meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese President Xi Jinping last year achieved significant consensus on building a China-Malaysia...

Johor leader supports TMJ’s call for state to be treated as equal partner

JOHOR BARU: A local leader here has expressed his support for Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim’s call for the state to be treated as an equal partner in the federal government. Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim said Tunku Ismail’s view for the state to be treated as an equal partner like Sabah and Sarawak has...

Malaysian man jailed in New Zealand for raping sleeping partner

PETALING JAYA: A 30-year-old Malaysia man has been sentenced to five years and nine months in jail In New Zealand after he was found guilty of raping his sleeping partner and kidnapping her during a later road trip. The man, whose name has been withheld to protect the victim's rights, arrived in New Zealand in March...