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Ex-deputy minister files defamation suit against NGO over Myanmar human trafficking allegations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mashitah Ibrahim filed a defamation suit against a non-profit organisation (NGO) and two individuals over allegations connecting her to a human trafficking syndicate in Myanmar. Mashitah,

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Domestic Trade Ministry tackles sugar intake at mamak, tom yam eateries

KLUANG, Sept 13 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will gradually expand the ‘Jom Kosong’ campaign nationwide in a bid to reduce sugar consumption among Malaysians. Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said the campaign supports the Sugar

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Viral mosque video not kidnapping, boy may be victim of sexual assault

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Police have denied that the boy, who was seen being held by a man in a mosque in a viral video, was a victim of an attempted kidnapping. Subang Jaya police chief ACP Wan Azlan

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King, Queen to grace Maulidur Rasul celebration in Putrajaya on Monday

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia will grace the National-level Maulidur Rasul 1446H Celebration to be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on Monday. The Department of

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13 kids sodomised among 392 rescued from welfare houses of sexual horrors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Medical checks of 392 victims of sexual abuse rescued from welfare homes linked to Global Ikhwan Group (GISBH) in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan showed signs of sodomy in at least 13 of the children, Tan

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Anwar chairs MA63 council meeting in Sabah, joined by DPM Fadillah, state chiefs

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is chairing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Action Council (MTPMA63) Meeting 1/2024 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here. Anwar arrived for the meeting at 2.28 pm today, accompanied

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Federal, state govts to work with Felda on Tambisan native customary rights land return

LAHAD DATU, Sept 12 — The federal government will discuss with the Sabah government and Felda to enable the native customary rights (NCR) land in Tambisan to be returned to the rightful owners. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said

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PM Anwar joins Sabah leaders at dinner reception ahead of Felda visit, MA63 meeting

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a dinner reception with Sabah state government leaders at a hotel here last night. The Prime Minister arrived at 7.27 pm, accompanied by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji

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Pahang govt refutes allegations of enforcement unit burning illegal farm structures on encroached land

KUANTAN, Sept 12 — Pahang has denied allegations that the State Enforcement Unit (UPNP) burned and destroyed structures housing workers and equipment of illegal farmers involved in land encroachment in Raub. State Secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Yaacob addressed the issue

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Selangor MMEA thwarts migrant smuggling in Pantai Tanjung Rhu, suspects escape

SHAH ALAM, Sept 12 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle undocumented migrants out of the country in the waters off Pantai Tanjung Rhu, Kuala Langat early this morning. Selangor MMEA director Maritime Capt Abdul

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