Day: September 1, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Police are on the hunt for a man with the title ‘Datuk Seri’ to assist in investigations into a human trafficking case in Myanmar, which also allegedly involves a politician and her husband. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said so far, statements have been taken from three individuals, including the politician and her spouse. ‘We are currently tracking down one more person for questioning and will also call in three article writers in connection with the case. ‘The investigation is being conducted under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) Act

KUALA LUMPUR, The police will continue to monitor and patrol the sinkhole area at Jalan Masjid India here periodically after the search and rescue operation switched to the search and recovery phase yesterday. Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said it was to ensure public safety around the area. ‘I think Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is better suited to issue statements on restoration efforts while the police will focus more on public safety, monitoring and periodic patrols,’ he said when contacted by Bernama. He also advised the public to not get too close to the incident

BAGAN DATUK, Nurturing artistic talent, especially among Generation Z, must integrate both art and technology, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said this approach is necessary to prevent the arts field from being seen as outdated or backward by the younger generation. “No matter what new technologies emerge, especially for the upcoming generations, they must never forget and never abandon the artistic elements that not only serve as a remedy but also as a ‘balm for the soul’. “In addition to our faith and devotion to

SHAH ALAM, The body of a man who was reported missing after a lorry plunged into the sea at Westport wharf in Port Klang, near here this afternoon, was found drowned at about 5 pm. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail said the victim, Mohd Hafiz Abdul Salam, 24, who worked as a ‘terminal tractor operator’ since Dec 21, 2021 was found 20 metres (m) from the location of the incident, at a depth of 13 m. ‘The victim’s body was brought ashore and handed over to the police for further action,’ he said in

SIBU, Sarawak has allocated over RM1.1 million to cover the maintenance costs of six missionary schools in the Sibu and Sarikei Divisions. Channeled through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) under the Sarawak Premier’s Department, the funds were presented by Sarawak’s Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom. SJK Methodist (M) Sibu received the highest amount of RM300,000, followed by SMK Tong Hua, Meradong (RM200,000); SK Methodist Anglo-Chinese, Sarikei (RM176,361); SJK(C) Su Kwong, Sarikei (RM150,000); SJK(C) Tong Hua, Meradong (RM150,000); and SMK Methodist, Sibu (RM125,999). Dr. Rundi highlighted that UNIFOR not only provides