PUCM to keep abreast with Malaysian economy via Bernama’s Newslink5

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Members of the China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia (PUCM) will get to keep tabs on happenings in Malaysia, including developments in its economy and business, thanks to today’s signing of a subscription agreement with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama). The deal pertains to the subscription of…

River pollution trial: Case on Sg Kim chemical dumping begins

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The trial of Sungai Kim Kim chemical dumping case began in the Sessions Court here today. The trial is being heard before Judge Wan Mohd Norisham Wan Yaakob with the four accused – N. Maridass, 35;  Wan Jing Chao (Singaporean) , 34; Yap Loke Liang, 36; and Sim…

Govt aims to strike a balance when amending, abolishing laws – Dr M

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The government is updating selected pieces of legislation with the aim of striking a balance between safeguarding the rights, interests and security of the country and basic human rights and the principles of justice the people desire, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today. The prime minister said…

Najib to take the stand in court Tuesday over his SRC charges

By Suriati Sidek Ahmad KUALA LUMPUR,  Dec 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Tomorrow is the day for Malaysians to see, for the first in the country’s history, a former prime minister taking the stand to answer charges against him in a court of law. Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, 66, will testify from the witness…

Zahid, wife spent RM1.3 mln including on high-end shopping abroad

KUALA LUMPUR,  Dec 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi paid almost RM1.3 million for his four credit cards between January 2014 and January 2016, including on high-end shopping in the United Arab Emirates, United States and Italy, the High Court here heard today. This was disclosed by senior vice-president of Ambank Berhad (Ambank)…

14 loggers stranded by flood rescued after logging in 48 hours in forest

By Fakir Awang A rescue mission brings to safety the 14 loggers who were trapped in the forest. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department. TANAH MERAH, Kelantan, Dec 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Fourteen timber loggers aged from 23-50 who had been stranded by flood waters in a forest reserve area…

Stop meeting tender applicants outside for drinks, says anti-corruption chief

CYBERJAYA, Dec 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Civil servants and government linked companies (GLC), involved in the issuance of tenders, should stop the culture of ‘entertainment dealing’, drinking coffee or ‘teh tarik’ with tender applicants, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya. She said corrupt practice prevention measures like not going out for a…

East Coast Floods: Food and other items ready at 209 forward bases in Kelantan

BESUT: Flood victims in Kelantan get a helping hand from the armed forces. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA. KOTA BHARU, Dec 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Kelantan Social Welfare Department (JKM) has placed various essential supply, including food, at 209 forward bases in preparation for floods in the state. Its director, Said Sidup said the…

East Coast Floods: Watery end for 4 NGO vans ferrying aid

JERTEH, Dec 2 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Eight volunteers ferrying numerous items for flood victims faced a precarious situation Sunday night when their four vehicles went two metres under flood waters. The volunteers from Kuala Lumpur – members of the Malaysia International Search and Rescue (MISAR) team – were hit by the flood…

Petronas to start gas extraction off Sabah in Nov 2020

GEOJE: Malaysian national oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) leading the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) business arena with its FLNG Dua coming on board, making it the only player in the sector to own and operate two floating LNG facilities. The naming ceremony held at the Samsung…