Day: August 28, 2024

PUTRAJAYA, A former burger seller escaped the gallows when the Court of Appeal here today commuted the death penalty to 30 years in prison for the murder of an unlicensed money lender over debt dispute. The three-judge panel led by Justice Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim also ordered Kamaruddin Abd Rahim, 48, to be given 12 strokes of the cane and directed Kamaruddin to begin his prison term from Sept 11, 2017, the date of his arrest. Justice Ahmad Zaidi, in delivering the court’s decision, said the defence submission regarding the conduct of the High Court judicial commissioner who proposed recalling

PUTRAJAYA, The recent sedition charge against Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was not based on a police report filed by the government but by a representative of Istana Pahang. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil clarified that the government did not interfere in the matter, and the investigation conducted by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the subsequent prosecution was based on that investigation. ‘It’s important to note that the initial police report against Muhyiddin came from Istana Pahang. It is similar to the sedition case against Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Noor, where the report

PUTRAJAYA, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has expressed satisfaction with the preparations for the 67th National Day celebration, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2024 Celebration Main Committee chairman, said he and Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa were granted an audience with Sultan Ibrahim to report on the preparations yesterday. ‘His Majesty is satisfied with the preparations and there are no unexpected issues, insya-Allah,’ he told a press conference today. Regarding internet connectivity, Fahmi said that 36 Cell on Wheels (COW) vehicles will be deployed by

KUALA LUMPUR, Norhamidi Bunawan, Head of Technical Engineering at Bernama TV, who recently suffered a brain haemorrhage after collapsing at his residence in Puncak Jalil, Seri Kembangan, received a contribution from Tabung Kasih@HAWANA today. The contribution was presented to Norhamidi, 51, at his residence, by Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chief Executive Officer, Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, and Editor-in-Chief, Arul Rajoo Durar Raj. Also present were Mohd Shukri Ishak, Head of Bernama TV and Radio Broadcasting Department, and Head of TV, Norhamzeela Md Hambali. Norhamidi’s wife, Razilla Nazaran, 51, expressed her gratitude for the contribution, noting that it would help alleviate

SEREMBAN, The KPJ Seremban Specialist Hospital here has installed a giant Jalur Gemilang, weighing 200 kilogrammes, in conjunction with National Day, to help foster the patriotic spirit among hospital residents and the public. Its chief executive officer, Nor Aidil Ikram Muhamad described the installation of the 170×54 feet (51.8×16.5 metres) flag as the largest in Negeri Sembilan and will remain hoisted until Sept 30. “This giant flag not only symbolises national identity and spirit but also reflects our dedication in instilling love and pride for the country. It is the first to be installed of this size at KPJ Seremban,’