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Sabah & Sarawak

Two fishermen nabbed for using underwater lamps

KOTA KINABALU: Two Filipino fishermen were detained for using lamps underwater to attract fish, an illegal means to trawl, along the coasts of Tanjung Melanim near here.

Sabah & Sarawak

EC: Ballot boxes will be delivered on time

KINABATANGAN: The Election Commission (EC) has given its assurance that all ballot boxes from polling centres in Kinabatangan will reach the official counting centre on time, despite logistical challenges posed by the constituency's vast and remote terrain.

Sabah & Sarawak

Policemen cast their votes

KINABATANGAN: Early voting for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections ran smoothly yesterday, involving police personnel scheduled for duty on polling day.

Nation

Lower damages for Altantuya family

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reduced the quantum of damages awarded to the family of Mongolian interpreter Altantuya Shaariibuu from RM5mil to RM1.4mil in a lawsuit by her family against political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda, two policemen and the government.

Nation

MAF retirees’ bid to appeal pension case denied

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed an application for leave to appeal by 50 retired Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel seeking to overturn a ruling on pension adjustments.

Nation

Hamzah: Economic figures don’t reflect harsh reality

DESPITE recent economic figures indicating positive growth, Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin questioned whether they truly translated into improvements in the lives of ordinary Malaysians.

Nation

PM: Trade hits RM3 trillion mark

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's total trade surpassed RM3 trillion last year for the first time in history, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Nation

Ipoh bridge to be reopened temporarily for Thaipusam

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) has allowed the road on the Tun Abdul Razak Bridge, which is currently undergoing repairs, to be used for Thaipusam celebrations from Jan 28 to Feb 2.

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman loses RM415,000 to scammers

KUCHING: A 69-year-old woman lost RM415,464 after falling victim to a caller impersonating a policeman.

Nation

Four held over RM580k bribery case

SEREMBAN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained an order to remand four suspects, including three civil servants, for allegedly ­soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM580,000.

Nation

Nine sought over graft case

NILAI: Graft busters have summoned nine people from IJM Corporation Bhd in connection with allegations of multi-billion ringgit money laundering and corruption cases.

Nation

JPJ warns those in dodgy vehicle transfers

KUALA LUMPUR: Selling vehicles to foreigners without proper paperwork or allowing them to drive illegally could land Malaysian owners in hot water.

Nation

Speaker reminds MPs of decorum in the Dewan

MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) were reminded to uphold their pledge under the Rukun Negara by maintaining good behaviour and morality while in the august House.

Nation

House in chaos over search for fugitive businessman

DEWAN Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau had to stamp her authority in the House to quell a heated shouting match linked to the whereabouts of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's son-in-law.

Nation

Ex-NGO member charged in fake title scam

MELAKA: A 44-year-old former member of a non-governmental organisation is facing four charges related to the alleged bribery and falsification of government documents.

Nation

Trust in Malaysia remains as border peace mediator

BOTH Thailand and Cambodia have expressed their desire for Malaysia to continue serving as a peace facilitator to help both nations achieve a lasting resolution to their ongoing border dispute, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Nation

Statue meant for school placed at temple instead

A FIVE-FOOT-TALL statue of Thiruvalluvar, initially intended for a Tamil school in Negri Sembilan, was given to a temple after permission to place it at the school was denied, Makkal Osai reported.

Metro News

Sungai Buaya roofing company achieves MBOR ‘longest’ feat

A LOCAL metal roofing and wall-cladding solutions provider has been officially recognised by Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for achieving the longest roofing sheet, measuring 166.49m, installed at the YLL Supply Chain Hub in Sungai Buaya, Selangor.

Nation

Nga: Ministry ‘ever ready’ to table proposed URA again

PUTRAJAYA: The significance of the proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) for the nation's well-being remains undiminished, despite its passage in Parliament being interrupted last year, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).

Nation

Kebaya Sunday to promote heritage attire

TO encourage the use of kebaya in everyday wear, the company Miss Malaysia Kebaya introduced the Kebaya Sunday movement, Utusan Malaysia reported.