KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: The investigation into the murder of Johor assemblyperson for Tenggaroh Datuk S Krishnasamy is continuing, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said today. Thirteen men were held in stages to help in the investigation into the case but all the suspects were released as there was no strong evidence […]
Archives for March 2009
Claims for cash rebate extended to 14 April
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Claims under the cash rebate disbursement scheme for vehicle owners have been extended to 14 April. In a statement here today, Pos Malaysia said the government had informed the company about the extension. It said eligible vehicle owners are encouraged to renew their road tax personally at any post offices […]
MACC questions Rights & Privileges committee members
IPOH, 19 March 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today recorded statements from four members of the Rights and Privileges committee which had suspended the menteri besar and six state executive councillors from the Perak legislative assembly. The four — Loke Chee Yan (state assemblyperson for Kepayang), Ong Boon Piow (Tebing Tinggi), Sum Cheok Leng […]
One Aids death recorded daily
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: An average of one Aids death and three HIV infections are recorded daily in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Abd Latif Ahmad said the figure was based on the number of HIV infections, totalling 80,000 cases a year. He said there was […]
Faulty ATMs thwart luckless robbers
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Faulty automated teller machines (ATMs) are the bane of bank customers desperate to withdraw money, but one homemaker had reason to be happy for the machines not being operational. The woman, in her 20s, was blindfolded and in the clutches of four robbers who had earlier abducted her and tried […]
“One Community, One Association” programme for youths
PUTRAJAYA, 19 March 2009: In a move to ensure that every community in the country has its own youth association, the Youth and Sports Ministry is organising a “One Community, One Association” programme to be launched in Petaling Jaya on 22 March. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told reporters here this […]
Suit over broken engagement postponed to 11 May
SHAH ALAM, 19 March 2009: The RM70,000 suit by a businessperson against his ex-fiancée for breaking off their engagement a month before their wedding has been deferred as both parties intend to settle the case out of court. Lower Syariah Court Judge Kamarulzaman Ali here today fixed 11 May for re-mention after counsel Ahmad Nazib […]
55 arrested for SMS fraud from 2006-2008
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Fifty-five people were arrested for sending out fraudulent text messages between 2006 and last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung said of those arrested, 43 were men. He said 728 fraudulent text messages were reported to the police last year involving losses […]
King attends Conference of Rulers’ meeting (Updated)
(Updated 4:15pm, 19 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009:The 216th meeting of the Conference of Rulers today discussed, among other things, issues related to “fatwa” (edicts), the position of Islamic colleges and the appointment of judges of the Federal Court and Court of Appeal. Discussions on the second day today of the two-day meeting […]
Police ban tonight’s assembly in Simpang, Taiping
IPOH, 19 March 2009: Police have warned the public not to participate in the assembly that Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) plans to hold in Simpang, Taiping, about 95km from here, tonight because it does not have a permit. Taiping OCPD ACP Raja Musa Raja Razak said it was not suitable to hold an assembly at […]
