Jobless man gets 12 months’ jail, caning for cheating

PUTRAJAYA: An unemployed man was sentenced to 12 months in prison and one stroke of the cane by a Magistrate’s Court here on Friday (Oct 10) for cheating a man over a bank loan approval. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin imposed the sentence on Muhammad Nabilq Saparuddin, 34, after he pleaded guilty. The father of five was charged with...

Zaliha claims ‘external influence’ behind ruckus at Kg Sg Baru protest, not residents

PUTRAJAYA: The ruckus that ensued during the eviction process at Kampung Sungai Baru was caused by external influence, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) said the majority of residents had agreed to the redevelopment, and it was external parties who were trying to ride on the issue. "What...

Thunderstorm warning issued for six states, KL and Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected across various regions in Malaysia, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a post on its social media pages on Tuesday (July 8). MetMalaysia added that warnings were in effect until 10am on Tuesday. In Perlis, the entire state is on alert for severe weather. Kedah areas including...

Doctors in black gather at PMO to protest drug price display order

PUTRAJAYA: A group of about 300 doctors has gathered in front of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here in protest of the new law mandating the display of price lists at private healthcare facilities. The doctors, mostly clad in black, gathered here since 9am Tuesday (May 6). Initially, the gathering was called "Doctors Betrayed: The Long Walk...

MACC continues recording Ismail Sabri’s statement on April 24

PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters to resume recording his statement. The Bera MP arrived at about 11am on Thursday (April 24, where graft busters are expected to continue questioning him. Previously, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the latest round of questioning...

Penang announces task force to track US tariff effects, toolkit to help SMEs soften impact

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will set up a tariff monitoring task force and develop a toolkit to help affected sectors deal with the tariffs announced by the United States. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the task force will function as a central coordination platform to track trade developments, engage with affected sectors, and inform responsive policy...

Ismail Sabri leaves MACC HQ for the day, expected to return March 17

PUTRAJAYA: After around six hours of questioning, former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here for the day. Friday (March 14) was the second straight day he was at the graft buster's offices and it is believed he will return for further sessions on Monday (March 17). ALSO...

IGP urges for postponement of padi farmers’ rally

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman is urging for the planned gathering of 1,000 padi farmers in front of Perdana Putra on Monday (Jan 27) to be moved to another date. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said it is best the gathering is postponed as it overlaps with the official visit of Indonesian President Probowo Subianto. "We...

Thunderstorm warning issued for Selangor, Putrajaya

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected over some states, including Selangor and Putrajaya. In an advisory issued by the Meteorological Department at 12.50pm on Monday (Dec 2), thunderstorms are forecast for Selangor (Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Klang, Petaling, Kuala Langat and Sepang), and Putrajaya Also seeing rains are Pahang (Pekan and Rompin), Negri...

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in eight states until noon

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected to affect eight states until noon on Monday (Nov 11) according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at 8.40 am, MetMalaysia said that the areas affected include all of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as several districts in Selangor, namely Kuala...