Fashion designers injured in assault at PJ hotel, photographer arrested Posted on 10/01/2025 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Police have detained a local man for allegedly assaulting and injuring two fashion designers at a hotel in Petaling Jaya last night. Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said that they received two reports regarding the incident at 11 pm last night. “The suspect, a 30-year-old photographer, was arrested at the scene, while the victims, two local men aged 53 and 47, sustained injuries to their cheeks. A camera, believed to have been used as a weapon during the assault, was also seized. “The incident is believed to have stemmed from a personal issue,” he said in a statement today. Shahrulnizam said the suspect has been remanded for two days, starting today, and the case was being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code. Earlier, the media reported that two fashion designers were attacked by a photographer during an event at a hotel in Petaling Jaya last night. — Bernama News
Actress Rozita Che Wan settles RM550,000 of MARA debt, buys time until March Posted on 29/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Enforcement action against actress Rozita Che Wan has been delayed after Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) successfully recovered part of her outstanding debt. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed to Harian Metro today that RM550,000 of the overdue payment was settled as of last… Read More
More flood victims evacuated in Johor Posted on 13/01/2025 A state government official said the evacuees are in Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru, Kulai, Pontian and Kluang. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims seeking shelter at relief centres in Johor has increased, while the situation in Perak remains stable. The number of evacuees in Johor rose by… Read More
Italy’s steelmaker gets offers from Baku Steel, Jindal, Bedrock Posted on 12/01/2025 The administrators said they would take the “appropriate time” to examine all offers, paying close attention to protection of jobs and climate and environmental concerns. (Acciaierie d’Italia pic) TARANTO: Italy’s largest steelmaker, formerly known as Ilva, has received 10 purchase offers, according to its administrators. The Acciaierie d’Italia steelworks, based… Read More