Anti-graft mood sweeping country
KUCHING: A renewed anti-corruption mood appears to be brewing in Malaysia especially after the conviction and jailing of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said nowadays, more and more Malaysians of all political persuasions, including some in Umno, seem to be harbouring a similar resolve. The mood is […]
Ten arrests a day keep crime at bay
KUCHING: A total of 1,745 suspects, most of them locals, were arrested for various criminal, narcotics and commercial offences in the first six months of this year. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the arrests involved 1,483 men, 211 women and 51 juvenile suspects. “On average 10 suspects were arrested each day during the […]
Ministry views sexual harassment issue seriously: Annuar
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) views the issue of sexual harassment seriously, said its Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. He said that sexual harassment is not a trivial issue, in fact, it is a criminal offence. “This issue will not be resolved by treating any party involved lightly, instead, it requires full efforts […]
Bintulu police pick up 5
BINTULU: Five men were arrested for various offences in a year end joint operation by two agencies here. District police chief Supt Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation from 8pm last night (Dec 31) to 3am today (Jan 1) involved 98 personnel from the Bintulu Road Transport Department (JPJ) and Bintulu police. The five were picked […]
Violating Movement Control Order is a criminal offence
KUALA LUMPUR: All quarters should comply with the Movement Control Order that takes effect today until March 31 and breach of the order is a criminal and moral offence, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan. He said pursuant to Section 11 (4) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act, read together […]
Get rid of suicide attempt law: Fatimah
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah supports the idea of removing suicide attempt as an offence from the Penal Code. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister said individuals who want to commit suicide should be helped instead of being prosecuted. “They attempt to end their lives because they feel there is no […]
