Category: General

KUALA LUMPUR, The prosecution in Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s trial for the alleged misappropriation of RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds refuted claims by Najib’s defence that Section 41(A) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act was established solely to persecute the former prime minister. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib said the contention made by Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah that the section was enacted and came in force on October 2018 just to politically persecute Najib was careless and baseless. “I need to clear the contention. When Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee said that 41(A) of

KUALA LUMPUR, The Council of Datuk Dato’ Malaysia (MDDM) announced today that it has recently received complaints about three individuals, including a woman, using fake ‘Tan Sri’ titles. MDDM secretary-general, Datuk Samson David Maman, confirmed the matter, adding that all three individuals are Malaysians. ‘We received complaints through emails, phone calls, text messages, and photos,’ he said during a press conference after attending the Forum on Act 787 – Preserving the Dignity of Honorary Titles, here today. He added that the council deals with an average of 30 cases each month involving fraudulent honorary titles such as ‘Datuk’, ‘Datuk Seri’,

ISKANDAR PUTERI, The state government has devised several strategies to address the rising cost of living, particularly regarding the anticipated increase in property values in Johor Bahru due to the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that was one of the primary challenges identified that the state and federal governments must overcome to make sure the implementation of the JS-SEZ benefits all segments of society. ‘The JS-SEZ is expected to lead to an increase in real estate values and the cost of living in the surrounding areas. This poses a

IPOH, A 34-year-old Nepali man was arrested following the discovery of a newborn baby girl’s body by the river in Larut, Simpang, Taiping, yesterday. Taiping police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail, confirmed that the arrest came after the Emergency Department of Taiping Hospital reported the case at about 3.32 am. The hospital had earlier treated a Cambodian woman who had just given birth but claimed her baby had died and did not bring the baby with her. ‘The suspect led the police to the location where the baby’s body was discarded, near the river. ‘Preliminary investigations revealed that the baby

What started as a hobby has unexpectedly turned into a thriving business for graphic designer Zainal Abas. Today, he is one of the few specialists restoring football jerseys, allowing fans to relive their cherished memories through his work. Working from home with an initial investment of around RM5,000 and starting as a part-time venture, Zainal, the owner of Prokit Services Enterprise, now earns an average monthly profit of RM4,000. During major tournament seasons like the World Cup, his earnings have soared to as much as RM10,000. The owner of Prokit Services Enterprise manages to make an average profit of RM4,000