KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government had submitted an extradition request for Tim Leissner of Goldman Sachs to the United States Government. In an update regarding the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) proceedings, the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) said the request to enable Leissner’s trial in Malaysia was submitted on Aug 14, 2024. “Malaysia continues to seek to...
GEORGE TOWN: Gurney Bridge - a landmark connection between Gurney Drive, the iconic seafront promenade in George Town, Penang, and the rapidly developing Andaman Island township, is officially open on Friday (Dec 12). The 1.2km-long bridge, costing RM350mil, is part of the major integrated development plans on Penang’s northern coast, known as the Andaman Island project,...
SEREMBAN: A 63-year-old senior citizen pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here to a charge of committing physical sexual assault on a nine-year-old girl. Noor Aini Ismail did not contest the charge after it was read to him before judge N. Kanageswari on Friday (Dec 12). The accused was charged with committing the offence in a garage...
SUBANG: Batik Air launches multiple new routes, including four operating from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang. The new services include Singapore and Jakarta, followed by Johor Baru and Langkawi which start operations this month. Batik Air chief executive officer Datuk Chandran Rama Muthy said this strategic expansion further strengthens Subang’s role as a modern, convenient city...
PORT DICKSON: A 67-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he was run over by two vehicles along km29 of the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway on Friday morning (Dec 12). Port Dickson OCPD Supt Maslan Udin said the victim was heading towards the resort town from Seremban around 6.15am when a car driven by a 23-year-old man crashed into...
KOTA KINABALU: Plans to better protect marine mammals in the country are afoot, with Malaysia’s first-ever National Plan of Action (NPOA) set to be finalised soon. When finalised, enforcement authorities, industry players, and the public can expect stronger laws and enforcement, measures to reduce bycatch and deaths of marine mammals caused by fishing activities, and protection...
IPOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's personal issues have become a liability and are tarnishing Bersatu's image, says Datuk Zainol Fadzi Paharudin. The party's Pasir Salak chairman supreme council member said Muhyiddin, as president, should put the interests of Bersatu first before anything else and step down. "We respect Muhyiddin, who is facing an ongoing trial. "The issue with...
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg arrived in Nanjing, China, on Wednesday (Dec 10) to begin an official visit that will see him witness the signing of a framework agreement and memorandum of understanding (MoU) involving Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros). The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) said Abang Johari will witness the signing...
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Paris Court of Appeal to fully annul the "final award" in the claim by individuals purporting to be heirs of the so-called Sulu Sultanate over Sabah has been described as a major victory for Malaysia. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry says that delaying the full enforcement of laws on overloaded heavy vehicles is not a safe option, citing the still-alarming rate of accidents involving such vehicles. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the ministry acknowledges calls from several quarters for a six-month to one-year postponement or a phased implementation to...
