Papagomo out on bail after arrest for alleged cheating, money laundering Posted on 14/12/2024 Blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris was arrested at his home at about 1.30am yesterday. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris, whose alter ego is believed to be Papagomo, has been released on bail after police arrested him yesterday for alleged cheating and money laundering. Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain confirmed that Wan Azri was released after providing his statement, Utusan Malaysia reported. “So far, 16 people have had their statements recorded to assist in the investigation,” he was quoted as saying. “Investigations are ongoing, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code (for cheating).” Wan Azri’s lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali was also reported to have said that eight police officers arrived at his client’s home at around 1.30am yesterday to make the arrest. He said Wan Azri is being investigated by Bukit Aman for alleged cheating and for breaching the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla). It is believed that the investigation concerns a report lodged by a minister in July. News
Fahmi: CMA amendments protect free speech, not restrict it Posted on 07/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Proposed changes to the Communications and Multimedia Act would enhance Malaysians’ freedom of speech by clarifying overly broad provisions, said Fahmi Fadzil. The communications minister told Astro Awani in an interview that the amendments included introducing the term “grossly offensive”, which would raise the bar… Read More
Hamas rules out hostages-for-prisoners swap unless Gaza war ends Posted on 21/11/2024 Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza hold photos of their loved ones during a protest outside the Israeli prime minister’s house in Jerusalem. (AP pic) CAIRO: Hamas’ acting Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya said in remarks broadcast on Wednesday that there would be no hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel… Read More
Final verdict on Peter Anthony’s forgery appeal postponed to January Posted on 26/11/2024 Melalap assemblyman Peter Anthony was found guilty of falsifying a letter from the office of the Universiti Malaysia Sabah deputy vice-chancellor for system maintenance contract work. (Bernama pic) PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has postponed its decision on Melalap assemblyman Peter Anthony’s final appeal against his forgery conviction, originally set… Read More