Papagomo arrested in alleged fraud probe over company fund collection Posted on 13/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Former Umno Youth executive council member Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was arrested at his home in Putrajaya today to assist in investigations into a fraud case involving the collection of funds using the name of a company. According to Sinar Harian, the arrest was made in earlier today by the Bukit Aman Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) division. Papagomo was reportedly taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters (IPD) for further investigation. The arrest follows a police report lodged in July. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed to the Malay daily that the arrest was part of an investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code, which deals with cheating offences. Separately, lawyer Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali said in a statement that Wan Muhammad Azri was detained at approximately 1.30am in connection with an issue involving a company. “After hearing the arguments, the court ordered a one-day remand, and further developments will be communicated in due course,” he stated. News
Selama police call for help to seek Bayan Lepas factory worker missing after tiff with mother Posted on 06/12/2024 IPOH, Dec 6 — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl who was reported missing since Dec 1 from her Selama home. Selama district police chief Supt Sarudin Samah said Noraqilah Muhammad Shaharizan, 19, whose address is in Kampung Medan, Selama district, is said to… Read More
Korean woman declares herself a feminist after assault Posted on 18/11/2024 On Ji-goo (left), who used her pen name and declined to reveal her face for security reasons, and Jung Yun-jung (right), an activist who supported On throughout her trials. (AFP pic) JINJU: Aspiring South Korean writer On Ji-goo never considered herself a feminist but changed her mind after being physically… Read More
Sarawak to offer free finance, accounting studies in all state-owned universities from 2026 Posted on 14/12/2024 KUCHING, Dec 14 — Finance and accounting studies will be among the core disciplines offered under the free tertiary education policy at all Sarawak-owned universities starting in 2026, says State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said these fields are crucial for managing and auditing the financial aspects… Read More