KOTA KINABALU, March 21 — A Sabahan Muslim convert was sentenced to six months in jail for insulting Islam on a Facebook page today. The 33-year-old property negotiator, Ricky Shane Cagampang, pleaded guilty to posting offensive remarks on Facebook over the issue of the word “Allah” on socks and was sentenced to six months imprisonment … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The evaluation of the seven Concept Proposals that have been received from firms/consortiums interested in the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore (KL-Singapore) High Speed Rail (HSR) project is expected to take two months to complete. The Transport Ministry said MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) is still evaluating the Concept Proposals that have … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Rights group Amnesty International (AI) Malaysia said today it recorded a significant decrease in death sentences here within six months after its abolition came into effect in July last year. Ahead of the Dewan Rakyat sitting tomorrow, the watchdog said it however remains concerned that whipping has instead been used … Read more
JOHOR BARU, Feb 21 — The Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) here experienced a power outage for an hour this afternoon. BSI Immigration Office communications and corporate unit in a post on Facebook said the electricity disruption occurred at 4.15pm today before it was restored an hour later, after … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During the three months ended December 31, 2023, Daily Journal Corporation (NASDAQ:DJCO) had consolidated revenues of $15,993,000 as compared to $12,301,000 in the prior year period. This increase of $3,692,000 was primarily from increases in (i) Journal Technologies’ license and maintenance fees of $2,162,000, consulting fees of … Read more
SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — Selangor has about nine months’ supply of water to cater for the needs of the population to mitigate the impact of the current El Nino phenomenon in the country. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Izham Hashim said the dams in the state have water storage for consumer use for … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 31 — The High Court here yesterday quashed the acquittal and discharge of a former headmaster and convicted him on a charge of submitting false claim for a religious celebration at a primary school in Sandakan nine years ago. Judicial Commissioner Amelati Parnell set aside the order of discharge and acquittal made … Read more
TOKYO, Jan 24 — Japanese audiences can watch the movie Oppenheimer in cinemas from March 29, distribution company Bitters End said today, after the epic on the creator of the nuclear bomb was nominated for 13 categories at the Oscar Awards. The release date is almost eight months after memes mixing visuals from the film … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said commended the Madrid Criminal Court’s sentencing of Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa to six months in prison for contempt of court today. “Congratulations to all Malaysians! Rogue arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa has been found guilty of contempt of court and has been sentenced by the Spanish courts … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 6 — The City Hall (DBKK) has given its word that the cleanliness of public toilets around the city will be improved within three months. Mayor Datuk Seri Sabin Samitah said the time provided should be sufficient considering there were complaints by traders and city residents about public toilets owned by DBKK. … Read more
