The relatives of deceased Teoh Beng Hock have dismissed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission leader's recent apology regarding the 2009 death. Teoh Lee Lan, the victim's sister, stated that Tan Sri Azam Baki's expression of regret lacks genuine remorse. She emphasized that no commission personnel faced consequences for her brother's demise at the agency's Selangor headquarters. The family demands accountability from five specific officers they believe participated in the incident. Lee Lan condemned the monetary compensation proposal as disgraceful and insisted on truth rather than financial settlements.
Azam Baki acknowledged previous investigative findings and recent police inquiries that concluded without charges. The commission...
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation responded swiftly when COVID-19 devastated the nation's workforce and economy. The agency protected over 3.1 million workers and nearly 400,000 employers through its Wage Subsidy Scheme during the pandemic. Perkeso had introduced the Employment Insurance System Act two years before the crisis struck in 2019. The legislation provided financial safety nets for unemployed workers facing unexpected job losses. These measures prevented widespread economic collapse across Malaysian businesses.
The organization expanded coverage to informal sector workers through new protection schemes. Gig economy participants and housewives gained access to social security benefits for the first time. More than 36,000...
Marine police officers intercepted a major cigarette smuggling operation during a Tuesday morning raid in Kampung Alor Mengkuang, Pasir Mas. ACP Zulafendy Hassan led the operation after his team detected a suspicious three-tonne truck at 4 am near Chabang Empat. The vehicle operator refused police commands and attempted to flee toward Kampung Ana in Tumpat. Two escort cars carrying accomplices blocked the pursuing officers and nearly struck a motorcycle patrol officer. Police responded by shooting at the truck tires and escort vehicles during the pursuit.
The dramatic chase continued for thirty minutes before the truck collided with a parking barrier in Pasir Mas. The driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped on foot through the area...
Malaysia has transformed 156 health clinics with advanced cloud-based management systems that serve patients faster than ever before. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad reported that seven out of ten patients receive treatment within 30 minutes under these artificial intelligence reforms. The ministry completed the first phase of electronic medical records covering five million prescriptions and 20 million vaccination entries. MySejahtera has evolved into a comprehensive health platform for prevention and national digital services. Google and Malaysian health officials are developing partnerships to tackle major medical challenges through artificial intelligence.
The nation leads Southeast Asia as the 2025 ASEAN Chair while promoting...
Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi explores New Zealand's emergency management systems during his fourth day of official meetings. The visit takes him to the National Crisis Management Centre beneath Parliament in the Beehive Bunker. His role as Chairman of Malaysia's Central Disaster Management Committee drives his interest in studying disaster response methods. New Zealand has earned recognition for its transparent emergency frameworks. Ahmad Zahid seeks to learn inter-agency coordination and recovery strategies.
The Deputy Prime Minister will discuss food security partnerships with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. Their bilateral talks focus on strategic supply chain cooperation between both nations. Ahmad Zahid...
Jahangirnagar University Career Club revealed its fresh leadership team during an evening ceremony at Zahir Raihan Auditorium's seminar facility. Marketing Department student Intekhab Fardin Turjo secured the presidential role while Economics student Abdullah Al Noman earned the general secretary position. The organization filled multiple administrative roles with students from various academic departments across campus. Committee members will oversee operations spanning corporate relations, human resources, information technology, and educational development initiatives. Eight faculty coordinators received appointments to manage specialized wings and academic divisions.
The student organization traces its origins to February 6, 2014...
Khulna University marked the first anniversary of the death of former mathematics student Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho through campus-wide commemorative events. Police fatally shot Mugdho while he distributed water to protesters during anti-discrimination demonstrations at Uttara Azampur in the capital. His killing energized resistance movements across Bangladesh as students and citizens mobilized against authoritarian forces. The university community gathered for memorial services honoring his sacrifice and other victims of the historic uprising.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim led a tribute ceremony at Liaquat Ali Auditorium, attended by faculty and student activists. University officials established permanent memorial...
Gopalganj authorities enacted emergency restrictions across the district following recent political tensions. District Magistrate Muhammad Kamruzzaman ordered the security measures to begin at 6pm and continue through 6am the next morning. Officials cited concerns about public safety and property protection as primary reasons for the decision. The restrictions apply to all areas within Gopalganj boundaries as part of maintaining civil order. Emergency personnel with proper authorization may continue operations during the restricted hours.
The administrative order permits ambulance crews, fire department workers, and electrical utility staff to move freely through affected zones. Media representatives carrying official curfew passes...
Bangladesh's Cultural Affairs Ministry hosted evening festivities at Hatirjheel Amphitheatre to mark the July Uprising anniversary. The celebration formed part of a month-long commemoration program while observing Private University Resistance Day. Officials screened two documentary films about private university involvement during July events and the Abrar Fahad case. Musical acts performed uprising-themed songs before a specialized drone display recreated scenes from the historic protests. Government advisers, university leaders, and diplomatic representatives attended the cultural gathering.
Artists Sezan, Tashfi, Sunny, Rapper Collective, and Artcell delivered musical tributes during the program. Multiple government advisers...
Trending content
-
-
Thread 'Habibur Rahman Appointed CEO of Paramount Group Effective June 29'
- Munyaradzi Mafaro
Replies: 0 -
Q
-
