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Mnangagwa highlights Zanu-PF achievements, urges unity and vigilance
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa praised his ruling party for major wins despite tough international penalties and weather problems. He spoke to party leaders at their main office yesterday during a special meeting. The president said heroes from the past inspire current success stories across the country. His government has built impressive roads and bridges that showcase local talent. The party keeps helping people everywhere without leaving anyone behind. Mnangagwa highlighted the stunning new Trabablas road junction as proof of what local engineers can do. Workers have started fixing roads all around Zimbabwe with similar projects planned for other cities. The president listed many highway repair jobs happening from Bulawayo to...
Factory fined RM256,000 for environmental offences in Shah Alam
A scrap metal factory got slammed with a massive fine after judges discovered serious environmental crimes. The Kuala Selangor Sessions Court ordered the company to pay RM256,000 for breaking pollution laws. Judge Nurul Mardhiah Mohamed Redza handed down the punishment during court proceedings yesterday. The factory boss admitted guilt on six different charges related to environmental damage. Officials warned the company faces 39 months behind bars if they refuse to pay up. Environmental officers found shocking evidence during their investigation at the metal processing plant. Workers discovered 126 pallets loaded with printed circuit boards scattered around the property. The facility operated one furnace and had four more under...
Pregnant woman and husband jailed for robbery and theft in Melaka
A pregnant mom and her husband landed behind bars after judges hammered them with jail time for stealing expensive jewelry and household items. Jasila Jamaruddin faces three years in prison for snatching a gold bracelet worth twelve thousand ringgit from a woman outside a cafe. The 31-year-old expectant mother pleaded guilty to the robbery charge at Ayer Keroh Sessions Court. Judge Haderiah Siri ordered her sentence to begin from her arrest date back in June. The woman was five months pregnant with her fifth baby when she committed the crime. Her husband Muhammad Alif Aiman Zaini also received his punishment during separate court hearings on the same day. The 24-year-old man and his wife each got one year in prison for selling the...
Anwar woos French leaders, pushes trade and tech talks in Paris
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim kicked off his second day meeting France's top leaders during his official visit. He grabbed breakfast talks with Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after getting a fancy welcome ceremony at the famous Hôtel des Invalides. The Malaysian leader praised France for treating him like royalty and stressed how both countries work together on global issues. He said Malaysia wants to team up with France to keep peace around the world and build a better future for everyone. The visit shows how tight these two nations have become over many years. Anwar plans to sit down with President Emmanuel Macron at the swanky Élysée Palace later today. They will chat about business deals, green energy, computer chips...
Rain floods KLIA Aerotrain tunnel, service resumes after a quick fix
Water flooded the tracks at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this morning and forced officials to shut down the Aerotrain service. Heavy rain pounded the area around 11am and caused one of the tunnel drainage pumps to malfunction. The pump failed to turn on automatically like it should have during the storm. Airport workers had to manually pump out all the water before trains could run again. Malaysia Airports Holdings confirmed the service came back online at 12:15pm after engineers checked everything was safe. Passengers kept moving between terminals during the shutdown because shuttle buses never stopped running. The airport company said technical teams worked fast to clear the flooded tracks. Officials promised to repair the...
Sim Accuses PAS Leader of Politicising Service Centre Closure
Steven Sim fired back at a political rival who showed up at his empty office yesterday. The Bukit Mertajam MP slammed the PAS leader for trying to score cheap political points. Sim had closed his service center because his grandfather died and the family held funeral services. His staff posted clear notices about the closure and left emergency contact numbers for people who needed help. The politician accused his opponent of either being unable to read or deliberately stirring up trouble. Zaharudin Muhammad wanted to deliver legal papers demanding 1.5 million ringgit for defamation claims. The PAS chief tried twice to find Sim at his constituency office but found locked doors. Sim says no legal documents appeared at his workplace even...
Appeals Court to Rule September 10 on Rosmah's Judge Recusal Bid
Appeal court judges will announce their decision about Rosmah Mansor on September 10. The former prime minister's wife wants to kick out the judge who handled her corruption case. Court officials set the date during a hearing at Putrajaya. Rosmah's legal team has been fighting to remove the original trial judge from her billion-ringgit solar project case. Three appeal judges listened to arguments from both sides last month. Rosmah claims the High Court judge should never have presided over her trial. She filed papers to remove Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan right before he was supposed to deliver his verdict. Her lawyers said someone leaked a draft judgment before the official announcement. The judge refused to step down and found her...
Elderly Man Faces Court Over Alleged Offensive Posts About Malaysian King
A senior citizen faced serious charges for attacking the King on social media. The 61-year-old man wrote nasty comments about Sultan Ibrahim on Facebook back in February. Court officials could not read the charges because the accused has major health problems and cannot hear properly. Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman allowed the man to see a mental health doctor before continuing with the case. The court will meet again on August 15 to discuss what happens next. Government lawyers from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission showed up to prosecute the case. Deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab and prosecuting officer Mohamad Azmir Mohd Razali represented the government. The elderly man had skipped court appearances twice...
Nurse Loses Over RM634000 to Fake Investment Scheme in Kuantan
A healthcare worker from Pahang fell victim to cruel scammers who stole over 634,000 ringgit from her bank account. The 39-year-old nurse thought she had found a legitimate business opportunity through a stranger on WhatsApp. Criminal masterminds convinced her that overseas work was waiting for her before switching tactics to promote their fake money scheme. The fraudsters promised amazing returns of 10 percent on whatever cash she could provide them. She believed their lies and started sending payments to help fund what seemed like a real investment plan. The woman moved her life savings across multiple transfers between late May and the end of June. Desperate to raise more capital, she even borrowed money from banks to send to the...
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