KUALA LUMPUR –  The High Court has allowed Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s application or an extension of time to allow the defendants to examine the 263 handbags and 40 watches seized, allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds, that were seized by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan …

KUALA LUMPUR – According to Malaysian ambassador to Thailand Datuk Jojie Samuel, there were no Malaysian casualties were reported in the shooting rampage that killed 26 and injured 57 in Nakhon Ratchasima. “so far, no Malaysians (casualties),” He added The suspect, a 32-year-old soldier Jakrapanth Thomma, was finally shot dead by Thai security forces hours after he went on a …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Tuesday (Feb 4) confirmed that a 41-year-old man from Selangor has become the country’s first citizen to be infected by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The Malaysian had travelled to countries and attended a conference with international delegates from Jan 16 to 23 , including some from China. Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the man …

KUALA LUMPUR –  The AirAsia flight carrying Malaysians from from Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) outbreak touches down in KLIA on Tuesday. The special flight 133 passengers which departed from the Wuhan Tianhe International Airport at 1.26am. This comprised of 107 who were stranded along with 12 crewmembers, 8 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that the government is in talks with Beijing in bringing back Malaysians who are currently in Wuhan and Hubei province. A total of 78 Malaysians are said to be currently stranded in the Hubei province. They are currently restricted on leaving Wuhan as of the moment. “They cannot leave Wuhan (as …

KUALA LUMPUR : Infectious disease specialist Datuk Dr Christopher K.C. Lee confirms that Malaysia is more prepared and experienced in containing past infectious diseases. This included having more thermal scanners which have been placed at all entry points into the country, as well as isolating coronavirus cases and placing suspected cases under quarantine. He also said swift measures such as …