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19 reports lodged nationwide against man impersonating Selangor Raja Muda’s bodyguard
SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — An individual suspected of impersonating the personal bodyguard to the Raja Muda of Selangor to deceive members of the public has been found to have 19 police reports lodged against him nationwide. Selangor police chief
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Trump given December deadline to testify in US$10b BBC defamation suit
MIAMI, Oct 23 — A US judge yesterday issued President Donald Trump a December 11 deadline to testify under oath in his US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Judge Enjolique Lett in Miami gave the order in response to
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Lim Guan Eng demands govt reveal cost, tender process and approval behind ‘national embarrassment’ TuJu app
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng today called on the federal government to disclose how much the TuJu road navigation app cost, whether it was awarded through an open tender, and who approved it. The DAP
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PG18 rating signifies age classification, not zero censorship
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The age classification for films rated 18 is not a licence to screen content without restrictions, as such films remain subject to the screening guidelines in force. The Communications Ministry stressed that the Film Censorship
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5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned via REP since 2011
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of 5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned to work in Malaysia through the Returning Expert Programme (REP) from 2011 until August this year. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), in a written reply
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Abang Johari expected to dissolve Sarawak assembly at 3.30pm today
KUCHING, Oct 23 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly this afternoon, paving the way for a state election. According to a media invitation issued by
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Kuching school attack suspect remains hospitalised as police record 24 statements
KUCHING, Oct 23 — The 16-year-old male student of an international school here who allegedly attacked a teacher on Wednesday morning is still receiving treatment in hospital, said Sarawak acting police commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak. “The police are continuing the investigation,
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France bans protests in major cities after worst street violence in years as govt brace for fresh demonstrations
PARIS, Oct 23 — French authorities yesterday imposed bans or restrictions on fresh protests springing up in the wake of demonstrations last weekend that degenerated into the country’s worst street violence in years. President Emmanuel Macron said after chairing a
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Malaysian banks offer repayment relief to Nepal landslide victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) said its member banks are offering repayment deferments and flexible payment arrangements to ease the financial burden on families affected by the landslide in Nepal, including those whose
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Ringgit opens higher as greenback weakens amid AI investment concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The ringgit opened higher today as the greenback weakened after equity prices fell amid heightened concern over artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments. At 8 am, the ringgit rose to 4.0785/0855 against the greenback from yesterday’s close
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