Of ‘kain pelikat’ and ‘pagoda’ shirt: Ayob Khan jokes about opening mamak shop after retiring from PDRM this Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Outgoing Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay joked that he could be seen serving customers at a mamak restaurant after retiring from the police force this Sunday. Asked about his plans after nearly 35 years with the Royal Malaysia Police, Ayob said
From Roblox recruitment to personal grudges, Ayob Khan says extremist threats are changing
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Militant and extremist groups in Malaysia are adapting their recruitment methods, with online platforms such as Roblox now being used to identify potential recruits, outgoing Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said today. He warned that the threat posed by such groups
Second body recovered after Baram boat capsizing, search continues for two missing
MIRI, July 22 — Another victim of the boat capsizing incident in Sungai Seperot, near Long San, Baram, was found drowned today, bringing the death toll to two, while two others remain missing. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said in a statement that the victim found was Joshua Uken
Body of 73-year-old man found floating in lake at Rawang recreational park
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The body of a 73-year-old local man was found floating in a former mining pool at Taman Tasik Rekreasi Tun Perak, Taman Jati, Batu 17, Rawang, this morning. Gombak Police chief ACP Ibrahim Husin said the Gombak District Police Headquarters (IPD) Operations Room received information on
PM Anwar calls on immigration personnel to uphold integrity, reject corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all personnel of the Immigration Department (JIM) to carry out their duties and responsibilities with the highest integrity, while rejecting all forms of irregularities and corruption. In a Facebook post in conjunction with Immigration Day today, Anwar said that, in
Sabah government says in midst of proposing upgrade of BUDI diesel subsidy scheme
KOTA KINABALU, July 21— Citing the difficulties it has caused for people in the state, the state government intends to give its feedback and present new proposals to the federal government on the targeted diesel subsidy scheme that limits eligible recipients to a 200-litre monthly quota. State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi
Tamim Dahri re-arrested after two-day remand; to be charged tomorrow
ALOR SETAR, July 20 — Police re-arrested activist Tamim Dahri Abdul Razak after his two-day remand ended today, following his detention in Port Dickson. Langkawi police chief ACP Khairul Azhar Nuruddin said the 33-year-old was re-arrested by the Langkawi district police headquarters (IPD) Criminal Investigation Division in connection with a case
EC dispatches 13,263 postal ballots for Negeri Sembilan state polls
SEREMBAN, July 20 — The Election Commission (EC) today issued 13,263 postal ballot papers to eligible voters for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the exercise was carried out in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Elections (Postal Voting) Regulations 2003. He said 12,669 postal
Pakatan to reveal its game plan for Negeri Sembilan polls with new manifesto Monday night
SEREMBAN, July 19 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) will unveil its manifesto for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election tomorrow night. Negeri Sembilan PH Operations director Datuk Muhammad Zaki Md Sabri said the manifesto will focus on sustaining development and prosperity enjoyed by the people since PH took over the state government
Campaign freely, but don’t cross the line, Anwar tells ministers and govt leaders
IPOH, July 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded individuals holding positions in the government to observe discipline and refrain from attacking the Federal Government while campaigning in the state elections. Speaking to reporters after the Madani Kita with the Tambun Community programme here today, he said such