Category: General

KLUANG, A total of 8.89 per cent of the eligible voters in the Mahkota by-election have cast their ballots as of 9 am today, according to the Election Commission (EC). All the 20 polling centres involving 109 channels were opened simultaneously at 8 am for the 61,274 eligible voters to fulfil their responsibility of electing the new state assemblyman. The weather was good and checks by Bernama at several polling centres showed that voting was proceeding smoothly. The polling centres will close at 6 pm, after which vote-tallying will be conducted at Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail here. There are 66,318

KUALA LUMPUR, The government is committed to ensuring that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) conducts a transparent investigation into GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. ‘This includes guaranteeing that the 542 children under the age of 18, currently placed in temporary shelters, have access to welfare services, counselling, spiritual guidance and education until the investigations by PDRM, the religious department and state religious councils and Social Welfare Department (JKM) are concluded,’ he said in a statement today. Anwar also urged members and supporters of GISBH, both domestically and internationally, who are not under investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Business activities involving GlSB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in the country are believed to have come to a halt following a series of large-scale raids conducted by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) under Op Global phases 1 to 4, which commenced early this month. During these operations, PDRM froze 138 bank accounts belonging to GISBH, seizing over RM800,000 in funds. A total of 22 vehicles valued at about RM1.87 million and 14 properties were also seized, severely affecting the company’s operations. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said nearly all GISBH-related premises nationwide are now non-operational. The

Manila: De La Salle University kicked off its return to the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship with a 25-14, 18-25, 26-24, 25-12 victory over University of the Philippines-Diliman at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Saturday. Shevana Maria Laput had 18 points — 17 on attacks — while Angel Anne Canino chipped in 14 attacks and two blocks for the Lady Spikers, who needed two hours and 36 minutes to wrap up the Pool C match. La Salle looked unstoppable in the fourth set as middle blocker Amie Provido and Katrina Del Castillo joined hands with Laput and Canino

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday pledged to continue the legacy of his father and namesake, former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Marcos commemorated the 35th death anniversary of his father, whom he said devoted his life to serve the Filipino people. In a Facebook post, Marcos recalled his promise to honor his father by continuing what he started and did for the Filipinos and the country. ‘My father lived in service to our country. He advocated for development, justice, unity and nationalism. Above all his beliefs was his faith in the Filipino people,’ Marcos said. ‘Thirty-five years