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MACC freezes personal, company bank accounts of Vivy Yusof, Fadzarudin Shah worth RM1.1m; seizes 11 handbags and luxe watch for FashionValet investigation
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 7 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen several personal and company bank accounts, valued at around RM1.1 million, belonging to the husband-and-wife founders of the FashionValet e-commerce platform. According to sources, the freeze is part of
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Khazanah, PNB’s Fashion Valet investment losses
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Last month, Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) sold their stakes in Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet) for RM3.1 million, following a combined investment of RM47 million made in 2018. The Finance
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Is it a crime for a Malaysian to be a mercenary in an overseas war? Here’s what our laws say
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Recent reports of Malaysian Lee Bing Hang fighting in Ukraine as a mercenary against Russia got a lot of people here wondering if being a mercenary overseas is even legal. Here’s a quick look at
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Investigation into UPNM cadet abuse case to conclude by Friday, says Defence Minister
SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed today that the investigation board will finalise its findings by Friday regarding the recent UPNM cadet abuse case. He stated that the report has already been submitted
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Police hunt for lorry driver caught on video driving against traffic in Pasir Gudang Highway
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 6 — Police are searching for a lorry driver seen in a video driving against traffic on KM 14 of the Pasir Gudang Highway, leading to an accident early Monday morning. Seri Alam District Police Chief, Supt.
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Prison Department backs house arrest law to ease overcrowding and improve rehabilitation
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Prisons Department today underscored the importance of the proposed house arrest law as an alternative sentencing option to alleviate severe overcrowding in the country’s prisons. In a statement released today, the department revealed that
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MACC continues questioning FashionValet founders Vivy Yusof, Fadzarudin Shah over RM43.9m investment losses linked to Khazanah, PNB
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is still recording statements from fashion entrepreneurs and FashionValet co-founders Vivy Yusof and her husband, Fadzarudin Shah Anuar regarding the RM43.9 million loss stemming from investments by Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah)
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Sabah PKR eyes collaboration with GRS, backs CM Hajiji’s call for seat negotiation committee
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 6 — Following recent talks with Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) on their electoral pact, Sabah PKR has expressed interest in further collaboration with government ally Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said his
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Ambassador affirms US commitment, investment in Malaysia to continue whether Trump or Harris occupies White House
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The United States is committed to continue investing in Malaysia and the broader Indo-Pacific region regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential race today, its Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan
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US envoy says US-Malaysia partnership strong, election won’t shift Indo-Pacific focus
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific policy will remain steadfast regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election, US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said today. According to English daily The Star Kagan during
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