No charges yet in 1BestariNet case as MACC continues RM4b project probe, says deputy education minister Posted on 11/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — No charges have been filed in court against the operators of the 1BestariNet project as the investigation remains ongoing, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh informed the Dewan Rakyat today. He said his ministry and the Cabinet are in discussions on how to address issues… Read more
DOE investigates suspected water pollution near Penang’s Floating Mosque after images go viral Posted on 11/11/2024 GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 — The Penang Department of Environment (DOE) is investigating a suspected pollution incident in the waters near the Floating Mosque in Tanjung Bungah, here. Its director Norazizi Adinan said the department has asked the State Fisheries Department and the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) to look… Read more
UPNM cadet attack: KL cops record statements from nine, including victim; to question main suspect today Posted on 11/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — City police have stepped up their investigation into a case of alleged bullying at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), following the injury of a 19-year-old male cadet. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said statements have been taken from the alleged victim… Read more
Manjung police chief refutes viral misinformation claim of dog carcass disposal site Posted on 11/11/2024 IPOH, Nov 10 — Police have confirmed that a claim made by a social media user through a viral video of an animal carcass disposal site in Manjung, Lumut, is false. Manjung district police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman said that the authorities received a report from a local government… Read more
Johor police: High-powered motorcycle rider killed in Batu Pahat collision with car, others injured in convoy crash Posted on 11/11/2024 BATU PAHAT, Nov 11 — A high-powered motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with a car at Batu 6, Jalan Kangkar Baru Paloh, Yong Peng, at around 10.15 am yesterday. Batu Pahat district police chief ACP Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the incident occurred while the victim and several… Read more
Iran calls to expel Israel from UN after strike on Syria Posted on 11/11/2024 A Syrian man passes by a bridge in Qusair, linking to Lebanon, which was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike. (AP pic) TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry called Sunday for an arms embargo on Israel and the expulsion of its arch-foe from the United Nations, following a deadly strike in Syria. Foreign ministry… Read more
Roma sack coach Juric after four losses in last five league games Posted on 11/11/2024 Roma’s head coach Ivan Juric (right) gives instructions during the Serie A match against Bologna at Rome’s Olympic Stadium. (AP pic) ROMA: AS Roma have sacked coach Ivan Juric, the Serie A club said on Sunday, as the Croatian became the capital side’s second coach to be fired this season…. Read more
Ipswich stun Spurs to claim first league win this season Posted on 11/11/2024 Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap (centre) pounces on a rebound to score their second goal of the game at Tottenham Hotspur stadium. (AP pic) LONDON: Ipswich Town secured their first Premier League victory of the season when they deservedly beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 away thanks to first-half goals by Sammie Szmodics… Read more
Newcastle rally to beat high-flyers Forest 3-1 away Posted on 11/11/2024 Newcastle United’s Joelinton celebrates scoring their side’s second goal against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground stadium. (AP pic) NOTTINGHAM: Newcastle United striker Joelinton scored his first goal since August as they came from behind to defeat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in their Premier League clash at the City Ground on… Read more
Chelsea and Arsenal draw 1-1 in tight London derby Posted on 11/11/2024 Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus (left) tries to get past Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella during the match at Stamford Bridge. (AP pic) LONDON: Chelsea and Arsenal shared the spoils in a tense 1-1 battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, keeping the London sides level in the Premier League but still nine points adrift… Read more