Malaysia stands firm on sovereignty, no need for new maritime map, says defence minister Posted on 17/11/2024 JOHOR BARU, Nov 17 — Malaysia sees no need to issue a new maritime boundary map and remains steadfast in defending the nation’s sovereign territories. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasised that Malaysia prioritises diplomacy, engaging in discussions and negotiations to address challenges arising from overlapping claims. “Following… Read more
Tragic blaze in Sandakan: Stroke victim dies in fire; brother suffers burns in desperate rescue attempt Posted on 17/11/2024 SANDAKAN, Nov 17 — A man suffering from stroke paralysis stroke was burned to death, while his brother sustained burns to his back when the house they lived in at Jalan Batu Sapi, Karamunting, caught fire earlier this morning. Sandakan Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Severinus @ Mohd Nidzam… Read more
Fifth former who made schoolmates video themselves slapped with 63 sexual abuse, child porn charges Posted on 17/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — A Form Five student was charged with 63 counts of sexual abuse and the possession of child pornography at the Batu Pahat magistrates court today. According to Berita Harian, the student from a school in Sri Gading claimed trial to all charges, which involved allegedly… Read more
MCMC tells news portal to remove content on Sabah bribery case Posted on 17/11/2024 According to Malaysiakini, the letter from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said the article and video could compromise the safety and privacy of the complainant. (MCMC pic) PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged online news portal Malaysiakini to take down an article and video… Read more
Technician duped by online investment scheme, loses over RM900,000 Posted on 17/11/2024 Johor police chief M Kumar said the victim downloaded an application as instructed and registered for the scheme. (Bernama pic) JOHOR BAHRU: A technician with an oil exploration company claimed to have lost RM908,305 after falling victim to an online investment scheme in August. Johor police chief M Kumar said… Read more
Debt-saddled Laos struggles to tame rampant inflation Posted on 17/11/2024 At a market in Vientiane, traders said business has never been slower, as families have seen their money’s value collapse since Covid-19. (EPA Images pic) VIENTIANE: Suffocating under a mountain of debt to China, communist Laos is struggling to tame rampant inflation, with food prices rising so sharply that a growing… Read more
Dihubungi ‘scammer’ dalam talian di Iraq, juruteknik rugi lebih RM900,000 Posted on 17/11/2024 Mangsa diminta membayar deposit RM100,000 bagi mengeluarkan ‘keuntungan’ RM8 juta oleh syarikat pelaburan dalam talian, kata polis. PETALING JAYA: Seorang juruteknik syarikat cari gali rugi RM908,305 selepas terpedaya dengan pelaburan dalam talian yang kononnya mampu memberi keuntungan dalam tempoh satu jam. Ketua Polis Johor M Kumar berkata lelaki berusia 48… Read more
Taman eko rimba, hutan taman negeri di Pahang ditutup akibat MTL Posted on 17/11/2024 Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pahang berkata aktiviti rekreasi dalam hutan simpan kekal seperti pendakian gunung, perkhemahan dan sukan lasak berkenderaan dilarang. (Gambar Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Taman eko rimba, hutan taman negeri dan kawasan pelancongan eko di Pahang ditutup sementara disebabkan bermulanya monsun timur laut (MTL). Aktiviti rekreasi dalam hutan simpan kekal… Read more
Security escort speeding in rain ploughs into Proton slowing to let VIP through (VIDEO) Posted on 17/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — A video has been posted online to show a security car escorting an unidentified VIP crashing into a Proton Saga that was already nearly stopped to let the convoy pass. In the 54-second video, cars on the middle and fast lane on the unspecified highway… Read more
Chief Secretary to civil servants: Pay boost means productivity boost — it’s time to deliver Posted on 17/11/2024 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 17 — The productivity of civil servants is central to the effective implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which will come into effect on December 1, said Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN), Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He said that salary increases through this… Read more