SRC trial: Najib ‘had no knowledge’ of RM42 mln SRC money in his accounts – Lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The defence in the case of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s SRC International Sdn Bhd trial today insisted that the former premier had no knowledge that the RM42 million that was transferred into his personal accounts was from the company. Lawyer Harvinderjit Singh said one of…

Active Indonesian human trafficker among 13 detained in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR: File photo of illegal immigrants caught by authorities in Malaysia. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — An Indonesian man believed to be a major human trafficker who have been smuggling some 250 illegal immigrants via Johor every month while reaping RM750 per person, was among 13 boat skippers…

COVID-19: Singapore reports 24th death

SINGAPORE, June 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Singapore which will lift more of its circuit breaker measures tomorrow, reported another death due to COVID-19, bringing the number of fatalities to 24. The republic’s Ministry of Health (MOH) in a statement issued here said the latest death involved a 51-year-old male Chinese national who died on May 31 at the National University Hospital.…

MPAJ to inspect houses in Bukit Antarabangsa landslide area

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The  Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) will inspect more than 20 houses in the vicinity of a landslide at Taman Kelab Ukay 4, Bukit Antarabangsa, near here, to ensure the houses are safe for occupation.   Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abdul Muttalib said a thorough inspection…

Time to invest in India’s northeastern states, M’sian SMEs told

NADIA, India: Women winnow paddy crop to separate the grains from husk. Photo courtesy of Abhi Ghosh/PTI/dpa By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider investing in the agricultural, tourism and services sectors in India’s northeastern states as the country is gradually opening…

Nov 18 set for Anwar’s appeal against striking out sodomy conviction suit

PUTRAJAYA, June 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 18 to hear Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appeal against a High Court’s decision which struck out his originating summons relating to his conviction for sodomising his former aide Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan. His counsel J. Leela, when contacted, said…

Creative industry will be taken care of – Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah is confident that the local arts and creative fraternity, including those in the film industry, will not be left out of the government’s economic recovery plan expected to be announced next week.  “The government understands the problems the film industry is currently going through due…

Residents of seven houses in Taman Kelab Ukay told to evacuate following landslide

KUALA LUMPUR: An early morning landslide in the Ampang Jaya area here have resulted in the evacuation of 40 residents from their homes here. Photo courtesy of FB page of Syed Zulkifli Syed Masir. KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Fire and Rescue Service authorities here have instructed residents of…

Malaysia set for recovery in 2021 with most employees back at work – Minister

By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (NNN-BERNAMA) — In line with the reopening of the economy which saw nearly 70 per cent of the workforce returning to work in various sectors, Malaysia has the capacity that is set to spur economic recovery in 2021, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said. “We must rise again and record…

Business premises must follow procedures in handling personal data

KUALA LUMPUR: A shopping centre takes a creative approach to ensuring that its patrons practise safe distancing while carrying out their banking activities at its premises. This is in line with the SOP for businesses allowed to operate during the CMCO period. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KUALA LUMPUR, May 30…