Saturday, 10 January 2026

Author: Bernama

Doctor arrested again over molest claim by another patient

BALIK PULAU, George Town, Penang: A doctor has been arrested again for investigations into an alleged molestation of a female patient at a private clinic in Bayan Baru here. Barat Daya police chief, ACP Sazalee Adam, said the 43-year-old male doctor was detained at the Barat Daya police headquarters (IPD) at 8:00

‘Kota MADANI’ project not cosmetic but strategic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kota MADANI project is not cosmetic or politically motivated, but a strategic initiative to ensure the well-being of civil servants who are the backbone of the country’s administration, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She said, according to the Auditor-General’s

Close federal ties prove GPS is a respected political force

MIRI: The close cooperation between Sarawak and the federal government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, proves that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is a respected and formidable political force. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the appointment of Sarawak native, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof,

Amendments to Whistleblower Protection Act a major reform

KUALA LUMPUR: The bill to amend the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (WPA) (Act 711), passed in the Dewan Rakyat today, is a major amendment that will boost the effectiveness of the Act. Bangi Member of Parliament, Syahredzan Johan, said the WPA was passed in 2010 to provide protection to whistleblowers, but there are

Two men lose over RM470,000 in investment and phone scams

IPOH: Two men have lost a total of RM474,212.58 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme and a phone scam, according to police. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the victims, aged 61 and 56, lodged their reports on Sunday. “The first victim, a site

Plan to address geopolitical tensions in Middle East among focus at Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s short-term and long-term action plans in addressing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper available on the Parliament’s official website, Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) will bring the matter up to the Prime Minister

Businessman loses over RM1 million to online investment scam

SEREMBAN: A businessman suffered losses of over RM1 million after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme in April. Nilai police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the police received a report from the man, in his 50s, at 4.22 pm yesterday at the Pantai police station. “The victim claimed he had

MCMC probing offensive post on royal institution

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of posting extremely offensive comments on Facebook that touched on the royal institution regarding the issue of the appointment of the Chief Justice. MCMC said yesterday announced that the person’s statement was recorded at the Kampung Melayu Subang police