Former reality show contestant granted bail in ongoing rape investigation, say Johor cops Posted on 02/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — A former contestant of a local television comedy reality show, arrested recently on suspicion of raping a woman in her 20s, has been granted police bail. Johor Baru South District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, confirmed the release when contacted by national daily Berita Harian today. “The suspect was released on police bail two days ago, pending further instructions from the Attorney General’s Chambers,” he said. The 40-something-year-old suspect was previously remanded for five days starting November 29 to assist the investigation under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape. If convicted, he faces a prison sentence of five to 20 years and whipping. News
Malaysian infantry patrol busts Thai poacher carrying home-made rifle, axe, ketum Posted on 17/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — A patrol unit from the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) 2nd Infantry Division discovered an armed and undocumented Thai national while conducting border patrols in Kelantan. According to the division, the patrollers from the 8th Infantry Brigade caught the 31-year-old man attempting to hide in a… Read More
Immigration DG: Less than 5 seconds to clear autogate checks at KLIA soon Posted on 10/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Clearing immigration at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will soon take less than five seconds with the introduction of 40 additional autogates equipped with QR code technology, according to Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. He said the enhanced autogates, to be installed at KLIA… Read More
Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators Posted on 28/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (Samenta) has urged the Kelantan government to reconsider its decision to mandate halal certification for food and beverage (F&B) operators in the state. Instead, the association calls for collaboration with F&B operators to promote halal certification and with… Read More