Day: September 17, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, The High Court here today was told that the former chief executive officer (CEO) of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) Arul Kanda Kandasamy was absolutely uncertain as to what the value of the 1MDB’s ‘investments’ were or whether they even exist in the first place. The former Petaling Jaya Utara Member of Parliament Pua Kiam Wee, better known as Tony Pua, said this while testifying as the plaintiff’s second witness in the US$6.59 billion civil lawsuit filed by 1MDB against Arul Kanda and former treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah. Tony Pua, 52, who was appointed as

KUALA LUMPUR, National professional men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani kicked off their China Open 2024 campaign on a positive note by defeating the host duo Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi in the first round today. However, it was not an easy task as the world’s 12th-ranked pair had to work hard before overcoming Bo Yang-Liu in a grueling rubber-set match 17-21, 21-12, 21-19 in 53 minutes. Nur Izzuddin admitted that despite the win, he was not satisfied with their performance today. ‘I think today was not our best performance. We felt quite pressured at the start, but we

KUALA LUMPUR, The experience of being declared bankrupt for nearly seven years has greatly matured this television personality, teaching her not to easily place her trust, even in family members or close friends. For Irin Putri Azmi, 41, although she is now free from that ‘prison’, the painful ordeal of navigating through life’s challenges, due to the actions of someone she trusted deeply, remains etched in her memory to this day. ‘Back then, I was young and naïve. I allowed someone I trusted to use my name for a bank loan for their business, in which I had no involvement.

KUALA LUMPUR, The Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Ministry (KUSKOP) is targeting a potential investment of RM80 million through the participation of 26 halal companies and 14 local brand franchise companies at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024. Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the amount involved the target sales value of RM30 million for halal industry products and RM50 million for franchise industry products. “In last year’s MIHAS, KUSKOP obtained a total sales value of RM20 million through halal industry products. “We hope (this time) that more industry players, companies and exhibitors will hold discussions and sign MoUs with us

KOTA KINABALU, The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) received a total of 20 emergency calls regarding fallen tree incidents in several districts since yesterday. State JBPM Operations Centre said that the first call was received at 8 am yesterday, with the total number of calls reaching 20 as at 11 am today. ‘The incidents are believed to have been caused by strong winds, heavy rain, and unpredictable weather. ‘No casualties have been reported, and updates will be provided from time to time,’ it said in a statement. It said four cases each were reported in Kota Belud and Lintas,