Two politicians from Sabah walked out of court saying they did nothing wrong. Yusof Yacob and Andi Suryady Bandy faced judges who read corruption charges against them. The men said courts will prove their innocence when trials begin. They posted bail money and left the courthouse with their lawyers. Both assemblymen promised to keep working for voters during legal battles.
Yusof runs the state investment company called Qhazanah Sabah. He represents Sindumin voters and denies taking 200,000 ringgit from businessman Albert Tei. The money was supposed to help mining companies obtain special permits. Andi works as an assistant minister for Tanjung Batu district. He says accusations about receiving 150,000 ringgit are completely false...
Three men walked into court and said they did nothing wrong. Two politicians from Sabah and one businessman face serious corruption charges about mining permits. Albert Tei allegedly paid both lawmakers huge amounts of cash to help his companies get special licenses. The court heard how these secret deals happened at fancy hotels and private homes. Judge Jason Juga listened as prosecutors read out each charge against the accused men.
Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy works as an assistant minister and represents Tanjung Batu. He allegedly took 150,000 ringgit from Tei at his house last May. The money was supposed to help Syarikat Sinaran Hayat get a mining license. Prosecutors say this illegal payment happened on Jalan Pantai Sembulan near...
Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying traveled deep into rural Sabah to help struggling families. She brought cash aid programs directly to people who live far from banks and government offices. The minister visited Beluran to check how well the Rahmah Cash Aid and Basic Rahmah Assistance programs work for remote communities. Her team launched special shopping events and brought mobile banking trucks to serve isolated villages. Nearly 400 locals showed up to receive help and open their first bank accounts.
Malaysia has over 566,000 people who get cash aid but cannot access regular banking services. Sabah alone counts 62,000 residents without bank accounts among its 830,000 aid recipients. Bank Simpanan Nasional sent mobile branches to...
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah opened her heart about precious memories with her oldest child. The royal mother celebrated Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim turning 41 years old. Her son serves as the Regent of Johor and brings joy to the royal family. The Queen shared these special moments through a Facebook post. Sultan Ibrahim learned about his son's birth during a family visit.
The future king arrived during Hari Raya Puasa celebrations. Parents felt overwhelming happiness when their first baby came into the world. Raja Zarith Sofiah remembered sweet childhood moments with deep fondness. She watched him grow up alongside his brothers and sisters. The Queen never forgot his first kindergarten day when he clung to her.
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Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof grabbed headlines during his big trip to Central Asia and Russia last month. Behind every photo and handshake stood a team of Malaysian diplomats who made everything happen. These government workers spent weeks planning every detail of the June visit. Embassy staff in both countries worked around the clock to arrange meetings and handle all the tough logistics. Nobody saw them, but they kept the whole show running perfectly.
Malaysian embassy teams in Uzbekistan and Russia faced serious challenges during the planning stages. Staff members had to deal with language problems and tricky local customs. They arranged high-level talks about energy deals and trade partnerships. Embassy workers checked...
Malaysia takes charge of a major human rights group across Southeast Asia during 2025. The country leads the ASEAN human rights commission and wants to make business fairer for women everywhere. Government officials announced they will host important meetings about protecting girls and women from unfair treatment at work.
The workshop starts Monday and runs for two days right here in Kuala Includepur. Leaders from different countries will talk about making workplaces safer and more equal for female employees. They want to stop companies from treating women badly just because of their gender.
Edmund Bon Tai Soon runs the meetings as Malaysia's top representative. Several important people will speak at the event. A Japanese ambassador...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim fired back at critics who accused him of meddling with the courts. He told government workers on Monday that Malaysia respects how judges make their decisions. The country follows strict rules about who becomes a judge and when they retire. Politicians should stop trying to pressure these important choices. Anwar said people cannot win either way because someone always complains about judicial decisions.
The Prime Minister explained that many people must approve new judges before they start working. The King and other royal leaders have to agree with these appointments first. Anwar only talks to the Chief Justice about official business and avoids meeting other senior judges. He wants everyone to know that...
Police officers flooded the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex early this morning as three men walked inside to face serious corruption charges. The dramatic scene unfolded when two state politicians and one businessman arrived separately to answer questions about a major mining scandal that has shaken Sabah politics. Security forces started gathering at 7.30am, with dozens of uniformed and plainclothes officers controlling crowds of supporters and reporters. The courtroom packed quickly as people tried to get seats for what many consider the biggest political trial in recent memory. Media crews and curious onlookers filled every available space outside the building.
The three accused men are Datuk Yusof Yacob from Sindumin, Datuk Andi...
TelOne fights money troubles but keeps building better phone networks across Zimbabwe. The company cannot find banks willing to lend cash for major upgrades. Business partners refuse to pay their bills on time. The telecom giant uses money from sales to fund new projects. Engineers refuse to give up despite these tough financial problems.
Workers built 29 brand new cell towers during 2024 to boost internet speeds. They connected 12,000 families to super-fast fiber internet at home. The company finished a massive customer service center with 102 seats for helping callers. Digital systems got major upgrades to handle more users at once. These improvements help customers get better phone and internet service.
TelOne made ZiG2 billion in...
