Assemblyman apologises for ‘punching’ former party colleague Posted on 24/11/2024 Sarifuddin Hata shown in a video clip approaching fellow assembly member Norazlinah Arif at the Sabah state assembly building on Wednesday. PETALING JAYA: Sabah state assemblyman, Sarifuddin Hata (Warisan-Merotai) has apologised to Kunak assemblyman Norazlinah Arif for allegedly punching her at the state assembly building on Wednesday night. Sarifuddin Hata. Norazlinah, who switched from Warisan to Gabungan Rakyat Sabah, had lodged a police report claiming that Sarifuddin punched her on her right shoulder while she was leaving the building. She said the impact caused her to turn and take one step back. She also said her shoulder and arm were still hurting from the incident. Norazlinah Arif. Sarifuddin later took to Facebook to apologise, saying he was just joking and did not mean to harm her. He also admitted that he might have been too rough, saying he was rushing for a press conference when he “tapped” her on the shoulder. “I hope you forgive me,” he said. Norazlinah, a two-term assemblyman, later said she forgave Sarifuddin, adding that this incident should serve as a lesson. News
Elderly man drowns in five-metre well while performing ablution in Pasir Mas, says Kelantan Fire Dept Posted on 18/11/2024 KOTA BHARU, Nov 18 — An elderly man was found dead in a well in Kampung Tasek Bakong, Pasir Mas, early yesterday morning. Rantau Panjang Fire and Rescue Station chief Shapawi Stapa said the department received a call about the incident at 6.52 am before a six-member team was dispatched… Read More
Trade ties constrain Malaysia’s South China Sea response, says analyst Posted on 23/11/2024 Political analyst Oh Ei Sun said Malaysia should boost efforts directed toward bolstering relations with the United States. KUALA LUMPUR: Strong economic ties with China makes it difficult for Malaysia to be more active in meeting confrontations with Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, according to a think tank…. Read More
Bekas peguam negara, pesara hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan antara ahli baharu JAC Posted on 11/11/2024 (Dari kiri) Bekas peguam negara Idrus Harun; pesara hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Zainun Ali; bekas peguam besar Sarawak Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid dan penasihat undang-undang UiTM Hartini Saripan dikatakan kini menganggotai JAC. PETALING JAYA: Bekas peguam negara Idrus Harun dan pesara hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan Zainun Ali antara empat tokoh yang dilantik… Read More