Day: September 18, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Three suspects in a sodomy case arrested during the recent Op Global will be charged at the Seremban Sessions Court tomorrow. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the suspects would be charged under Sections 14(a) and 14 (b) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792). ‘The first suspect will face five charges, one under Section 14 (b) and four more under Section 14(a). ‘The second suspect will be charged with six counts under Section 14(a) and the third suspect will face three charges under Section 14(a),’ he said when contacted today. Last week,

IPOH, Two low-ranking policemen in the state have been suspended from duty effective today due to their involvement in drug and ketum abuse. Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said that the 41 and 39-year-old suspects were remanded on Sept 13 until tomorrow under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 30(3) of the Poisons Act 1952. ‘Under my jurisdiction, disciplinary action has been taken against the two officers, who are members of the Perak police force,’ he said. He spoke to reporters after a ceremony to honour retirees and upcoming retirees of the Royal Malaysia

KUANTAN, The Pahang government distributed incentives worth RM570,00 to its athletes who won medals as well as the managers and coaches involved at the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Sarawak last month. Menteri Besar Dato’ Sri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said that of the amount, RM391,000 was given to 161 athletes as a sign of appreciation to the state contingent, which brought home 23 golds, 21 silvers and 32 bronzes. “The state government congratulates everyone involved. Although we finished ninth overall, we managed to bag more medals compared to the previous edition. “As promised, we have given the medallists financial

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of flood victims evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kedah and Perlis continues to rise as of 8 pm today, while Penang has recorded a slight drop. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims evacuated to PPS has increased to 2,882 people as of 8 pm today, compared to 2,108 people this afternoon. Kedah Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Datuk Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin said that the victims were from 785 families across six districts, namely Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Kulim, Pokok Sena, Kuala Muda and Kota Setar, who have been relocated to 22 PPS. “The number

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia must leverage cutting-edge technologies like blockchain to enhance its halal certification framework, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Speaking at the Global Halal Summit 2024 (GHAS 2024) here tonight, he said countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Australia are already using blockchain to enhance transparency and tackle fraud in halal certification. ‘By adopting this technology, Malaysia can strengthen its halal processes, reduce trade barriers and align with global standards. ‘This strategic move will boost consumer confidence and solidify Malaysia’s position as a leading global halal hub,’ said Ahmad