KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The 30 per cent salary increment for Malaysia’s judges from this month onwards will help ensure their independence when deciding on court cases, Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today. Wan Ahmad Farid expressed the judiciary’s appreciation to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Malaysian government […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Umno has denied receiving any official resignation letter from its Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, dismissing viral claims on social media as speculation and hearsay. The party’s secretary-general, Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said no formal notice had been submitted and stressed that Umno does not base leadership decisions
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — An Umno Youth leader has moved swiftly to dismiss speculation that the wing’s chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh is preparing to resign, using a Facebook post and a planned campaign trip to Sabah to underline that he remains politically active. Umno Youth secretary Hafiz Ariffin appeared to brush off the
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Malaysia expects to claw back billions more linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, with recovery efforts now focused on individuals previously found to have received misappropriated funds — including PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid and members of fugitive financier Jho Low’s family. According to Berita Harian, the Malaysian
KOTA BHARU, Jan 8 — Four men have been detained to assist investigations into threats made against Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat. Mohd Yusoff said the four were detained over the last few days, and statements have been recorded from them to assist in investigations under Section 506 of the Penal Code. “We do
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PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — A former Chief of Army has been remanded for seven days, while his two wives were remanded for six and three days respectively from today to assist investigations into alleged corruption involving army procurement tenders. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — Former army chief, General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters, here, this afternoon, believed to record a statement in connection with an investigation into a corruption case involving the procurement of army projects. He was seen arriving at the MACC headquarters at 3.10 pm,
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 —The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will not compromise on any form of misconduct or disciplinary breach amid allegations of unauthorised entry and immoral activities at a military camp. RMAF Chief Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said a thorough investigation was underway and that stern action, including dismissal from service, would be taken
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KUANTAN, Jan 6 — A former fire and rescue station chief was acquitted and discharged by the High Court here today on 10 charges of awarding a food supply contract worth RM36,279.69 to a company owned by his wife. Judge Samry Masri ordered Sheikh Hassan Sheikh Zainuddin, 61, to be freed after allowing his appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 — A teenager pleaded guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here to injuring former Dang Wangi district police chief Senior Assistant Commissioner (SAC) Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman during an evacuation operation in Kampung Sungai Baru three months ago. Magistrate Nurfarahain Roslan set Feb 4 for sentencing, pending the preparation of a character report
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) Headquarters, Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, has been appointed as the 31st Chief of Army (PTD), effective tomorrow. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the appointment was made in line with the decision of the 631st Armed Forces
PETALING JAYA, Dec 30 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has become the latest Perikatan Nasional (PN) leader to resign from his post, announcing today that he will step down as Perak PN chairman effective Jan 1, 2026. In a statement posted on Facebook, Ahmad Faizal, also known as Peja, said his decision followed
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