Former Wall Street Journal reporters Bradley Hope and Tom Wright claim fugitive financier Low Taek Jho lives in Shanghai's exclusive Green Hills district. The journalists made these assertions during a Project Brazen livestream titled "Finding Jho Low." They allege Low operates under the false name Constantinos Achilles Veis. He reportedly carries a fraudulent Australian passport for travel within China. The duo suggests that Low assist the Chinese government as a strategic advisor.
Hope states that Low helps sanctioned Chinese corporations navigate global challenges. Low allegedly orchestrated the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, which misappropriated $ 4.5 billion. Stolen funds were used to purchase luxury real estate, aircraft...
Twenty-two judicial appointments will take place on July 28 as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announces the swearing-in ceremony. Eight Court of Appeal judges and fourteen High Court judges completed the selection process through the Judicial Appointments Commission. The appointments received approval from Malay Rulers and consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Anwar emphasized that constitutional procedures require time and cannot be rushed arbitrarily. The Prime Minister clarified that no existing judges faced removal or dismissal during this process.
The announcement occurred during the launch of the Bumiputera Master Plan in Penang. Three major initiatives received introduction at the event organized by the Penang...
Immigration authorities conducted a pre-dawn operation at a Persiaran Panorama Lapangan Perdana construction site. A woman from Sulawesi abandoned her family and escaped capture. Her spouse and two young children remained behind during the enforcement action. The joint raid by Perak Immigration Department and General Operations Force processed over 200 foreign nationals. Officials detained approximately 120 individuals for violating immigration laws.
Datuk James Lee, the Perak Immigration director, emphasized targeting people with fraudulent documentation. Authorities focused on expired permits and unauthorized residence cases. Lee advised construction companies to engage immigration officials directly rather than using intermediaries...
A 39-year-old manager fell victim to a WhatsApp-based investment fraud scheme that cost him RM262,669. Seri Alam police received the complaint yesterday after the victim recognized the deception. The scam began last April when an attractive stock investment advertisement appeared on the messaging platform. Fraudsters promised substantial returns within minimal timeframes to entice potential victims. Between April 25 and July 4, the man completed 16 separate transfers to two bank accounts.
Criminals later demanded additional payments before releasing supposed investment profits. The victim never received any returns despite multiple fund transfers. Police investigations through the Semak Mule platform revealed that one target account...
Johor authorities develop strategies to combat escalating expenses across food, transport, and housing sectors within Johor Bahru. State Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han conducted meetings with executive councillors regarding these economic pressures. Officials discussed public transportation enhancements and Muafakat Johor bus network expansion while exploring financial relief options for residents. Community feedback through ground engagement and social media platforms highlighted growing concerns about future affordability. Rapid economic development creates challenges for ensuring residents benefit from growth opportunities.
Supply and demand dynamics contribute to rising costs...
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil convened discussions yesterday with Deputy Teo Nie Ching and representatives from Finas regarding legislative updates to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia Act 1981. The deputy minister highlighted through social media that modernizing this legislation represents a vital response to the advancement of technology and contemporary digital production methods. Sustainable growth within Malaysia's creative sector depends on collaborative efforts from all stakeholders, according to Teo's assessment. The corporation will maintain its central function in fostering environments that nurture domestic artistic talent while promoting innovative approaches to establish Malaysia as a regional...
Civil society organizations demand that Kelantan authorities retract their characterization of a June 2025 health outreach program as an illicit gathering. Justice for Sisters spearheads the coalition challenging police descriptions that labeled the event a sexual party rather than legitimate medical assistance. The organizations assert that media coverage following the incident created damaging narratives that discourage LGBTQ individuals from accessing essential healthcare services. Police statements contained stigmatizing language and inappropriate revelations about participants' medical information. The coalition documents numerous procedural violations during the enforcement action.
Medical professionals conducted HIV education...
The Youth and Sports Ministry plans to enhance athletic infrastructure across Malaysia's rural regions. Deputy Minister Adam Adli emphasized that each location presents unique requirements demanding careful strategic planning. He stated that facility upgrades cannot occur instantaneously and must begin with comprehensive groundwork. The ministry will address issues within its jurisdiction while collaborating with other government departments when necessary. Adam Adli made these remarks during the Northern Zone Kembara Jumpa Orang Muda 2.0 townhall at Dewan Budi Gemilang, Sik KEDA College.
The three-day Kembara JOM 2.0 initiative attracted more than 90 participants who experienced rural community life firsthand. Participants engaged...
The Socialist Party of Malaysia refuted claims about joining Perikatan Nasional following discussions with chairman Muhyiddin Yassin. Deputy chairman S Arutchelvan explained that the party attended based on its standard practice of participating in political talks when invited. Muhyiddin presented various proposals for opposition party cooperation during the meeting. PSM shared their perspectives but emphasized that no commitment was made to enter PN or form new alliances. The party maintains current political agreements solely with Malaysian United Democratic Alliance and Parti Rakyat Malaysia.
Any future coalition arrangements require approval through the PSM Congress according to party regulations. The organization follows...
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