Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU – The Coronavirus or the official name for the illness ‘Covid-19’ Strikes has dried up tourism in Malaysia and suffered an estimated RM3bil in losses. Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry secretary-general Datuk Noor Zari Hamat said that with the recent cancellations of flight, Industries such as hoteliers, travel agents and food and beverage businesses were severely impacted. We’re …

SANDAKAN – A Retired employee of the Sabah State Railway Department was fined RM5,000 and in default of 10 months’ jailtime today for spreading fake news on the recent outbreak. Aliuudin Amit, 67, now a retiree pleaded guilty to the offence. He was charged with circulating statement and spreading misinformation to public via Whatsapp program on a Sandakan Prison inmate …

PUTRAJAYA – The late Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais was honoured posthumously tonight for his efforts in curbing corruption with the Perdana International Anti-Corruption Champion 2020 Award. Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission head investigator Novel Baswedan also have been conferred the same award. The award was presented by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in conjuction with the recent …

KUALA LUMPUR – The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDHEP) has inspected 2,453 wholesale and retail business premises starting from Jan 25 to date. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that 19 offences were detected with a compound value of RM67,400 and a seizure worth RM4,343.50. 16 of the business premises were …

PUTRAJAYA – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad claimed the recovery rate for patients infected by the 2019 novel coronavirus is high. He said the rate of recovery was four times higher at 2.2 percent. 3,496 out of 40,555 or 8.6 per cent of the cases tested positive had recovered with only 910 deaths were accounted as of yesterday. For …

PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that they are in touch with the UK Authorities over bribery allegations against AirAsia by manufacturer Airbus. MACC chief Latheefa Koya said that they’re still waiting for the UK authorities for additional information regarding the investigation of Airbus’ use of middleman to secure plane contract and deals. According to the chief commissioner …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reportedly informed the Interpol of its arrest warrants for three individuals wanted for engaging in a criminal conspiracy with former prime minister Najib Razak into the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief (MACC) commissioner Latheefa Koya said the interpol was notified on the three suspects: Low Taek Jho, PetroSaudi …

KUALA LUMPUR – Former education minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid the two voices in the viral recording which was released by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) as the voices of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the latter’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah. Mahdzir, testifying as the fifth prosecution witness in Rosmah’s bribery trial, was asked to identify …

KUALA LUMPUR – called for the resignation of United States President Donald Trump, saying that it is needed action to save America. During a press conference here, Dr Mahathir defended his remark, saying was not directed towards “all Americans”, whom he felt are “very kind people”. “It is not acceptable here, if any foreigners try to influence manipulate the result …

PETALING JAYA – Malaysian comedian Syed Umar Mokhtar Syed Mohd Redzuan also known as Abam Bocey passed away earlier this morning at home in Gombak. The popular comedian died from high fever. He was 32 years old. Ali Puteh, Abam’s younger brother confirmed that he complained of his fever and headache two days but doesn’t want to go to the …