Police receive 13 reports over Facebook post allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have received 13 reports nationwide in connection with a book author, who is also an entrepreneur, for a Facebook post allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said that investigations are being carried out after receiving all the reports up to 11.30pm on Sunday (March 16). He said...

How to report potholes or claim compensation

PETALING JAYA: The sound of a loud thud from underneath their vehicles as they pass through an “unseen” pothole is a nightmare for all motorists. It usually signals a new round of repairs, with the only variation being whether it is a major or minor expense. Despite this, many motorists do not realise they can quickly report...

Umrah fraud case: Police received 31 reports so far, request remand extension

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received 31 reports related to an Umrah fraud case, involving a total loss of RM2.1mil, as of Friday (Jan 17) Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said that 19 reports were made by victims, and 11 were lodged by agents representing smaller groups. "Additionally, one report was made...

‘No to PLKN 3.0 over fear of bullying’

PETALING JAYA: The parliamentary bipartisan committee is firm on its stand that the National Service (PLKN) 3.0 should not proceed until its shortcomings are ironed out, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah. This comes despite the release of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Security’s full report on the programme at the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Saifuddin, who...

202 ‘sick’ projects involving 19 ministries detected, says AG’s report

PETALING JAYA: A total of 202 projects are behind schedule (sick) involving 19 ministries, the Auditor-General’s Report Series 3 reveals. These projects are part of the 8,279 development projects under Rolling Plan (RP) 3 of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12) involving 26 ministries, as of December 2023. Out of a total of 8,279 RP3 development projects of...

Cabinet wants Batu Puteh RCI report tabled in Parliament and debated, says Azalina

PETALING JAYA: The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on sovereignty issues concerning Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge has been presented to the Cabinet, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. “The Cabinet is concerned about issues related to the country’s sovereignty and has decided that the RCI report is to be tabled in Parliament,...

Nenggiri polls: Police receive 18 reports, open six investigation papers

GUA MUSANG: The police have received 18 reports and opened six investigation papers related to the Nenggiri state by-election since Friday (17 Aug). Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said the six cases are being investigated under Section 4A of the Election Offences Act 1954, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section...

Police stations operating normally even with 10pm gate closure, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The closing of the front gates of police stations after 10pm nationwide will not disrupt its service to the public, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the measure would be fully implemented once the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the directive is completed by the Bukit Aman Management Department. "For now,...

Closing of police station gates won’t disrupt public service, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The closing of the front gates of police stations after 10pm nationwide will not disrupt its service to the public, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police said the measure will be fully implemented once the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the directive is completed by the Bukit Aman Management Department. "For now,...

Prosecutors reject police report against Siam Paragon shooting suspect

BANGKOK: Public prosecutors have rejected a police investigation report in the Siam Paragon mass shooting incident involving a 14-year-old boy, the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) said on Thursday (Dec 28). The office’s deputy spokesman, Naken Thongpraiwan, said the prosecutors discovered that the police had started interrogating the suspect and filed five charges against him before...