Papagomo arrested in alleged fraud probe over company fund collection Posted on 13/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Former Umno Youth executive council member Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was arrested at his home in Putrajaya today to assist in investigations into a fraud case involving the collection of funds using the name of a company. According to Sinar Harian, the arrest was made in earlier today by the Bukit Aman Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) division. Papagomo was reportedly taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters (IPD) for further investigation. The arrest follows a police report lodged in July. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed to the Malay daily that the arrest was part of an investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which deals with cheating offences. Separately, lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali said in a statement that Wan Muhammad Azri was detained at approximately 1.30am in connection with an issue involving a company. “After hearing the arguments, the court ordered a one-day remand, and further developments will be communicated in due course,” he stated. News
Party on? MBPJ mulls letting entertainment joints open until 3am Posted on 29/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will weigh extending operating hours to 3am for entertainment outlets in its jurisdiction, based on feedback during a recent tourism workshop. According to The Star, PJ Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the council is planning to conduct in January… Read More
Kelantan police: Body of boy feared drowned at Pantai Kandis found six kilometres away Posted on 15/12/2024 KOTA BHARU, Dec 15 — The body of an eight-year-old boy feared to have drowned at Pantai Kandis, Bachok, yesterday afternoon has been found approximately six kilometres from the area where the victim was reported to have fallen. Bachok police chief Supt Mohamad Ismail Jamaluddin confirmed that the body of… Read More
Oil prices rise on US demand surge, weaker dollar, Mideast ceasefire Posted on 27/11/2024 The international oil benchmark of Brent crude rose 0.43% to US$72.49 per barrel. (Bloomberg pic) ANKARA: Oil prices increased today with a demand surge in the US, the world’s biggest crude consumer, and weakened US dollar index, while a ceasefire deal in the Middle East dampened supply woes among market… Read More