I was paid RM1mil to keep my mouth shut, says Sirul

PETALING JAYA: Sirul Azhar Umar says he received RM1mil from unnamed sources for his silence on the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder during his detention in Australia. He said a prominent politically-linked lawyer and a top Cabinet leader were involved in the payment. ALSO READ: Altantuya’s father shocked over decision to release Sirul from detention In an interview with Al-Jazeera's 101...

‘I’m being pressured to stay silent on current issues’, says Dr M after questioning by cops

KUALA LUMPUR: After being questioned again by the police on Friday (Aug 18), former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad denied any wrongdoing and accused the authorities of pressuring him into staying silent about national issues. Dr Mahathir was speaking to reporters after being questioned by the police on Friday (Aug 18) afternoon. “The statements taken by the...