KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – Elements of crime were found in the death of a detainee at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters lock up last Tuesday, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Mohmad Salleh said today. “A post mortem report this evening revealed that there were elements of crime related to the death of the detainee,” he said in a statement …

LOS ANGELES, May 22 — Rapper Pitbull has taken his blend of American pop music fused with Latin beats from the clubs of Miami to international pop charts, but he now is crossing into film with his first acting role as an animated character in the upcoming movie, “Epic.” Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Perez, has become a staple in the pop …

SEREMBAN, May 22 – All newly-appointed Negeri Sembilan state executive councillors (excos) were today given one month to declare their assets. Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said they, including himself, had to give up any interests or positions in businesses. “The asset declaration must apply to all. This is to ensure …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – National Feedlot Corporation (NFC) former director Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail told the Sessions Court today that he had verbally agreed to pay businessman Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail RM2.75 million for a year’s worth of advisory and consulting services. Responding to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) failed to get a judgement-in-default against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in its is defamation suit against the latter and six others. Judicial Commissioner Leng Heng Cheong made the decision in chambers in the presence of counsel …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is scheduled to deliver the opening address at the landmark global gathering Women Deliver 2013 Conference at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here, next Tuesday. Malaysia is the first Asian country to be given the honour to host the global conference, which was previously …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – The retail price of RON97 petrol nationwide was reduced by 20 sen per litre to RM2.70 per litre from RM2.90 per litre effective last night. This was confirmed by Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hassan Malek when contacted here today. The price of RON97 petrol was last reviewed in March 2013 and …

SEREMBAN: All newly-appointed Negri Sembilan State Executive Councillors (Excos) were today given one month to declare their assets.

SHAH ALAM, May 22 – The four accused in the murder of cosmetics millionairess Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three other individuals, will know their fate tomorrow after the trial which received wide media coverage came to an end yesterday after almost two years. Shah Alam High Court judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir is scheduled to deliver the much-awaited …

SANDAKAN, May 22 – Habitat loss and poaching have led to a decline of up to 30 per cent of the Malayan sun bear population in the last three decades, according to the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC). In Borneo, this smallest of the world’s eight bear species is also seeing a drop in numbers following their illegal capture for the pet …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) has gazetted the official results of the 13th General Election held on May 5, EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said.

KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of former National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFCorp) consultant Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail continued today, as both he and the company agreed that the fee for consultancy and corporate advisory services rendered was RM2.75mil.

PETALING JAYA: The National Registration Department (NRD) has denied allegations that non-Malaysian citizens holding temporary residence identity card – also known as MyKas – were allowed to vote during the 13th general election.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – The Election Commission (EC) today gazetted the official results of the 13th General Election held on May 5, EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said. Following the gazetting of the results, electoral candidates and political parties dissatisfied with the outcome have 21 days to file their objections or petitions. “The …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – The Election Commission (EC) today gazetted the official results of the 13th General Election held on May 5, EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said. Following the gazetting of the results, electoral candidates and political parties dissatisfied with the outcome have 21 days to file their objections or petitions. “The …

SHAH ALAM: The murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides is reaching the end and the four accused will know their fate on Thursday.

SHAH ALAM: The murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides is reaching the end and the four accused will know their fate on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim is likely to be charged with sedition at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta tomorrow when his remand expires, say police. Adam Adli (picture) was arrested on Saturday for statements made during a May 13 forum at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall. His detention sparked …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim is likely to be charged with sedition at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta tomorrow when his remand expires, say police. Adam Adli (picture) was arrested on Saturday for statements made during a May 13 forum at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall. His detention sparked …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – A 32-year-old died while in police custody last night, nine days after he was detained for investigations into a shooting case here two weeks ago, say police. Media reports say the man, known as Dharmendran, complained of chest pains at about 9pm on Tuesday while being held in the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters lockup …

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Government will not sideline Pakatan Rakyat-led states in its efforts to promote tourism in the country.

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Government will not sideline Pakatan Rakyat-led states in its efforts to promote tourism in the country.

PETALING JAYA: Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta on Thursday following the expiration of his remand.

PETALING JAYA: Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta on Thursday following the expiration of his remand.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – The public is warned to be wary of a fake e-mail bearing the name of the Prime Minister’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. The Prime Minister’s Office in a statement today confirmed the e-mail used a fake account and had malicious intentions. “The Prime Minister’s Office was informed of a fake e-mail using the name of Datin …

GEORGE TOWN, May 22 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Penang has received seven reports on money politics after the 13th general election (GE13), said Penang state MACC director Samarajoo Manikam. He said MACC had also opened investigation papers on the reports received and investigations were still going on. “During the GE13 …

MELAKA, May 22 – The police have advised the people against participating in a gathering scheduled here for Friday, saying it was illegal for not having met the required 10 days’ prior notice. Melaka Tengah District Police chief ACP Salehhudin Abd Rahman said the notice for the so-called “Himpunan Blackout 505” gathering at the Kampung Bukit Katil …

MUAR, May 22 – Police have detained a senior citizen, believed to be a drug trafficker, and seized 266 grams of heroin after raiding a house in Bakri, here, on Sunday. Muar Acting police chief Supt Shahadan Jaafar said the 60-year-old woman, who has seven grandchildren is believed to have been involved in drug trafficking for the past five …

KUALA LUMPUR: A 32-year-old man, believed to be involved in the shooting of two men in Bandar Tun Razak two weeks ago, has died after complaining of chest pains while in remand.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 – Pakatan Rakyat (PR) won in 59 mixed-race federal seats, almost double its 30 wins in Chinese-majority seats in Malaysia’s Election 2013, according to a new research, debunking Barisan Nasional’s (BN) claim of a “Chinese Tsunami” that cost it more losses. Independent online research house PoliTweet.org also said the ruling BN …

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will set up a new Crime Prevention Department with the primary objective of formulating strategies to prevent and reduce crime.

NILAI, May 22 – The National Fatwa Council reiterated a “fatwa” declaring demonstrations and rallies to topple government through violence as “haram” (forbidden) yesterday, becoming the latest Islamic body to comment on the issue. The religious edict comes just days after Muslims nationwide were told in an official Friday sermon last week that it …