Sarawak landslide in Serian forces couple to relocate, no injuries reported
SERIAN, Dec 15 — A married couple in Kampung Gahat Mawang here were forced to relocate after a landslide hit their home on Sunday. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), in a statement, said both victims were safe and did not sustain any injuries. Bomba said they were notified about the incident
In Sarawak, pickup truck engine destroyed in Bintulu fire, owner escapes unhurt
BINTULU, Dec 15 — A pickup truck caught fire in the early this morning at RPR Sungai Plan, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 5.59am and firefighters from the Kidurong fire station were immediately dispatched to the scene. “When firefighters arrived, they
Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — A Machang Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student who was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road yesterday is believed to have been wearing wireless earbuds. Kosmo! reported that Machang district police chief Superintendent Ahmad Shafiki Hussin said initial investigations found that the
Selangor JPJ receives 27 body cameras for frontline enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has received 27 body-worn cameras (BWCs) for use by its frontline officers, as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement and boost integrity. According to Berita Harian, Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan said the devices would be prioritised for enforcement personnel
Nine Indonesians caught trying to return to Batam via illegal sea route, Johor police say
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 13 — Nine Indonesian men, including three “tekong” (agents/handlers), were arrested while attempting to sneak out of the country in the waters of Sungai Rengit, near Kota Tinggi, two days ago. Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the Indonesians, aged between 22 and 52, in
No lift-off here: Helicopter on trailer snarls Subang Jaya traffic, cops investigate
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Police have opened an investigation into a viral video showing a trailer lorry transporting a helicopter that blocked a public road in Subang Jaya, causing traffic congestion. In a statement today, the Subang Jaya district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat, said a report
Human foetus found in garbage truck in Bukit Jalil with serious injuries, say police
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — A baby foetus discovered in a garbage truck in Bukit Jalil, Cheras, near here yesterday suffered multiple serious injuries to its body. Cheras District Police Chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan said the male foetus, around 25 weeks gestation and measuring 35 centimetres, had injuries to the abdomen,
AGC: US considering Malaysia’s extradition request for ex-Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner over 1MDB
PETALING JAYA, March — The US government is reviewing Malaysia’s extradition request for former Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner over his role in the 1MDB scandal, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said. In a statement today, the AGC said that the move is part of Malaysia’s continued efforts to seek justice in one
Sabah CM: Paris court ruling proves Sulu claims baseless, affirms state’s sovereignty
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 11 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has hailed the Paris Court of Appeal’s decision to annul the US$14.9 billion (about RM66.4 billion) ‘Final Award’ in favour of the self-proclaimed Sulu claimants as a decisive ruling and a significant victory for Malaysia. Hajiji reiterated the Sabah Government’s
Perak mechanic denies sexually assaulting 11-year-old disabled stepson in Seri Iskandar
IPOH, Dec 11 — A mechanic was charged at the Sessions Court here today with sexually assaulting his 11-year-old disabled stepson earlier this month in Seri Iskandar. Mohd Hafiz Zahidi, 40, pleaded not guilty to the charge read before Judge Jean Sharmila Jesudason. According to the charge sheet, he is accused of