Border authorities arrested seven people from Afghanistan who tried to enter Malaysia with fake documents. The Border Control and Protection Agency caught these individuals at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 during two operations. Officers acted after receiving intelligence about suspicious travelers arriving on different days. The first group arrived Sunday morning while the second attempted entry Tuesday evening. Agency personnel immediately inspected their paperwork upon arrival.
The detained group consists of five adults and two minors between the ages of 15 and 36. Investigators discovered their visas were counterfeit documents apparently created in Uzbekistan. These travelers told officials they had escaped from...
Nine PKR lawmakers pressed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration to reform how Malaysia selects judges. The parliamentarians argued that recent judicial leadership problems demand systemic changes to prevent future disruptions. Rafizi Ramli and eight colleagues emphasized that filling 31 empty judicial positions remains urgent for court operations.
The group acknowledged mixed public responses to Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh becoming Chief Justice on July 28. Critics questioned his political background as a former Umno member and junior status among judges. The MPs expressed hope that Wan Ahmad Farid will maintain judicial independence like his predecessor Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
Reform suggestions target the prime minister's...
Zimbabwe's central bank discovered massive money laundering operations within the real estate and car dealership sectors. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe revealed that these industries facilitate financial crimes through cash-heavy transactions and poor oversight systems. Criminal activities extend far beyond the country's well-documented mineral smuggling problems. Money launderers exploit weak regulatory frameworks to move illegal funds through property purchases and vehicle sales. The bank's 2024 Financial Stability Report exposes widespread tax evasion and corruption across multiple economic sectors.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority seized contraband worth over $10 million during early 2024 enforcement actions. Officials intercepted...
Authorities clarified that two young Myanmar nationals captured on video wandering near Garden Avenue in Seremban had not been abandoned by their family. The children escaped their residence while their father rested and their mother worked at her job. Local residents spotted the pair and immediately contacted law enforcement after the footage spread across social media platforms. Officers responded quickly and transported both children to the Seremban 2 police station for safety.
District police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din confirmed that medical examinations revealed no injuries or suspicious markings on either child. Investigators successfully located the parents and facilitated a safe reunion with their children. The police...
Umno division chiefs have pressured Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to implement a royal order allowing former leader Najib Razak to complete his prison sentence at home. Malaysiakini reports that 160 division leaders from 191 attendees at yesterday's meeting supported this demand. Wangsa Maju Umno chief Shafei Abdullah stated the prime minister must take full responsibility for executing the addendum order that the previous king approved. He accused former attorney-general Terrirudin Mohd Salleh of hiding the document for more than a year despite palace confirmation on January 4. Shafei called for a royal commission to investigate Terrirudin's alleged misconduct.
Anwar previously said his government respects all viewpoints on the...
Deputy Works Minister Ahmad Maslan expressed concern about Sabah residents rarely using the MYJalan mobile application. The government-developed platform allows citizens to report damaged roads throughout the state. Ahmad Maslan encouraged more people to submit complaints through the system when they encounter problems with village, state, or federal road conditions. Officials will direct these reports to the appropriate authorities based on road jurisdiction and type. The ministry promises swift response times for all submitted concerns.
The 2023-launched application operates under a comprehensive policy that ensures no complaint gets overlooked. Road maintenance companies receive automatic notifications when citizens report damage to...
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi addressed more than 250 Malaysian students studying in New Zealand during a recent gathering. He urged them to connect with local communities rather than limit themselves to classroom learning. The deputy prime minister specifically encouraged students to learn about Maori traditions and their methods of preserving cultural heritage. He expressed admiration for how Maori communities have maintained their identity while managing economic resources through trust agencies since the 1800s. Ahmad Zahid suggested Malaysia could apply similar approaches to support Orang Asli communities.
The deputy prime minister acknowledged that Malaysian salaries remain lower than those in New Zealand but emphasized...
Current Media Group has escalated its dispute with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry by sending a formal legal demand. The marketing firm claims government officials appropriated their creative work for Malaysia's pavilion at the Osaka World Expo without authorization or compensation. Company executives say they gave the ministry sufficient time to address the matter through informal channels before taking legal action. The firm warns it will pursue all available legal remedies if the ministry fails to respond adequately within the required timeframe. Current Media Group remains open to mediation provided the process acknowledges the value of creative contributions and establishes fair terms.
The controversy began when Fey...
Authorities have opened a formal inquiry after a Taiwanese woman posted allegations on Facebook about police extortion at a traffic checkpoint in SS2, Petaling Jaya. The woman claimed officers demanded money from her during the roadside stop. Petaling Jaya District Police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar announced that investigators will examine the case under Section 384 of the Penal Code, which covers extortion charges. Police have identified the officers mentioned in the social media post. The investigation remains active as authorities gather evidence.
Shahrulnizam emphasized that the department treats all misconduct allegations with equal seriousness, whether victims are Malaysian citizens or foreign nationals. He stated that corrupt...
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