Probe into finances of Daim, family ongoing, says MACC Posted on 22/11/2024 By udot Former finance minister Daim Zainuddin died on Nov 13. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is still investigating the finances and assets of the late Daim Zainuddin and his family members, despite the former finance minister’s death on Nov 13. In a statement, the anti-graft agency said its probe is currently centred on their procurement of assets overseas. “A study of the money trail overseas is being conducted in collaboration with international agencies,” it said. MORE TO COME News
French Supreme Court rejects Sulu sultan’s heirs appeal against Malaysia Posted on 07/11/2024 Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said welcomed the ‘momentous victory’ for the rule of law. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: France’s highest civil court has rejected an appeal lodged by self-proclaimed descendants of the Sulu sultanate over an award of nearly US$15 billion, drawing a line under a years-long… Read More
Foreign Ministry: Malaysia to send protest note on Philippine laws that infringe on Sabah’s maritime boundaries Posted on 15/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Malaysia is sending a protest note to the Philippines regarding its two new maritime laws that infringe on Sabah’s maritime boundaries, said Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin. He said the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, signed by President… Read More
As more couples choose to be ‘childfree’ due to living costs, Family Ministry touts childcare subsidies for civil servants Posted on 21/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The rising trend of married couples choosing not to have children, or opting to be ‘child-free’, is raising concerns as it could impact Malaysia’s population structure and accelerate the ageing process. Women, Family and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said while… Read More