Author: Bernama

Over 6,000 cops faced disciplinary action

KUANTAN: A total of 6,646 senior and junior police officers have faced disciplinary action for various offences from 2020 until September this year, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay He said these included dismissal (613 individuals), demotion (120), pay reduction (68), forfeiture of emoluments (641)

House Arrest Bill needs to be studied

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) hopes that the new house arrest bill proposed by the government will be studied and fine-tuned to ensure an orderly implementation and guarantee public safety. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the new Act would reduce prison congestion, as the

Aaron-Wooi Yik off to winning start

KUALA LUMPUR: Top national men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik got their 2024 China Masters campaign off to a winning start with a 21-12, 21-18 victory over Indonesia’s Muhammad Shohibul Fikri-Daniel Marthin in Shenzhen yesterday. The opening-round win at the Shenzhen Gymnasium has breathed fresh life into the world

India draw a fair result, Vicente says

KUALA LUMPUR: National team head coach Pau Marti Vicente (pic) was satisfied with the performance but disappointed with the result after the Harimau Malaya drew 1-1 with India in a Tier 1 international friendly at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad last night. Vicente acknowledged that the challenges his team faced

Malaysia, India share the spoils in 1-1 draw

KUALA LUMPUR: Luck was not on Malaysia’s side after a 1-1 draw against India in a Tier 1 international friendly match at the Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad on Monday night. With the controversy of three Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players returning early from national duty after a request made by JDT

Cyberbullying: MCMC received 27 reports per day – Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) received 8,399 cyberbullying-related reports and complaints or 27 cases daily from January to Nov 1, said its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil. He said the figure showed a significant increase compared to the previous 10 cases per day, thus highlighting the importance of enforcing

Bursa Malaysia turns higher at midmorning in tandem with regional peers

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midmorning in tandem with the upbeat regional market performance.  At 11 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 2.50 points to 1,606.54 from yesterday’s close of 1,604.04. The benchmark index had opened 0.86 of-a-point lower at 1,603.18. The broader market was positive, with gainers outpacing decliners

Driver arrested for fatal hit-and-run on highway

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested a man believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that killed a girl and injured her parents on the Bukit Jalil Highway here last Friday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) head ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said in a statement yesterday that

Malaysia and India share the spoils in 1-1 draw

KUALA LUMPUR: Luck was not on Malaysia’s side after a 1-1 draw against India in a Tier 1 international friendly match at the Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad last night. With the controversy of three Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players returning early from national duty after a request made by JDT to

Anwar, Macron hold bilateral meeting at G20 Summit

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim  held a meeting with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “During this meeting, we expressed our commitment to continue to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries.