Azam Baki reappointed as MACC chief commissioner for another year

Azam Baki reappointed as MACC chief commissioner for another year

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another year, effective this Sunday. Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali, stated that the reappointment was consented to by His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim. “The … Read more

Navy chief: RMN to launch transformation programme realignment

Navy chief: RMN to launch transformation programme realignment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will launch the RMN 15 to 5 Transformation Programme Realignment document during the 2024 Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition in early May. Navy chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob said the document was important for the RMN to take steps to become a powerful … Read more

Perikatan picks Hulu Selangor Bersatu acting division chief Khairul Azhari Saut as its candidate for Kuala Kubu Baru by-election

Perikatan picks Hulu Selangor Bersatu acting division chief Khairul Azhari Saut as its candidate for Kuala Kubu Baru by-election

KUALA KUBU BARU, April 25 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has named Hulu Selangor Bersatu acting division chief Khairul Azhari Saut as its candidate for the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baru by-election. PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin made the announcement at the coalition’s by-election headquarters tonight, saying that the PN supreme council had unanimously agreed that … Read more

NewJeans agency’s chief executive denies trying to take over K-pop label giant HYBE as internal feud intensifies

NewJeans agency’s chief executive denies trying to take over K-pop label giant HYBE as internal feud intensifies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — South Korean music label ADOR chief executive officer Min Hee-jin has denied allegations of trying to take over parent company HYBE Co majority shares. Min, along with an unnamed ADOR’s executive was accused of trying to leak confidential company information and encouraging outside investors to buy ADOR shares in a … Read more

Lahad Datu police chief among those investigated over his daughter’s death, say police

Lahad Datu police chief among those investigated over his daughter’s death, say police

PAPAR, April 21 — Police are still conducting investigations into the death of the daughter of Lahad Datu district police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun said further investigations also involved the district police chief himself. “An investigation is being conducted on him because he is the one who owns the … Read more

Mohd Alwi is new Penang deputy police chief

Mohd Alwi is new Penang deputy police chief

GEORGE TOWN, April 15 — Bukit Aman Management Department deputy director of Management (Services/Staffing) Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin has been appointed as the new Penang deputy police chief effective today.Mohd Alwi, 56, takes over from Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad who has been appointed deputy director of the Criminal Investigation Department (Investigation and Legal) … Read more

Was Umno Youth chief arrested? It is a question of fact — Hafiz Hassan

Was Umno Youth chief arrested? It is a question of fact — Hafiz Hassan

APRIL 8 — Umno Youth chief Muhamad Akmal Saleh claimed that he was arrested in Kota Kinabalu on Friday (April 5). In a Facebook post, he said he was arrested at Kota Kinabalu police headquarters despite being scheduled to give his statement at the Dang Wangi police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (April 6). … Read more

Dam on Pulau Sebatik in operation now, says Sabah deputy chief minister

Dam on Pulau Sebatik in operation now, says Sabah deputy chief minister

KOTA KINABALU, March 31 — The dam on Pulau Sebatik, near Tawau, which has dried up since early this year, is back in operation at a minimum rate, with a production of 0.3 million litres per day, said Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey Yahya. The State Public Works Minister said this was possible … Read more

Former KL police chief Allaudeen sets sights on legal career after retirement

Former KL police chief Allaudeen sets sights on legal career after retirement

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 ― After going on mandatory retirement from his role as Kuala Lumpur police chief yesterday, Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid intends to rekindle his interest in the legal field, which he had to leave behind 38 years ago when he opted for a career in law enforcement. Commencing his career with the … Read more

MACC chief: Leakage due to smuggling by syndicate involving Customs members at KLIA Cargo amounted to RM2b

MACC chief: Leakage due to smuggling by syndicate involving Customs members at KLIA Cargo amounted to RM2b

PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today disclosed the value of leakages due to the smuggling activities of a syndicate which involved members of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Cargo in Sepang Cargo amounted to RM2 billion for the past three years. MACC chief commissioner … Read more