Business News
Over 3,000 Illegal Durian Trees Felled in Pahang Forest Reserve Crackdown
Over 3,000 illegally planted durian trees, including Musang King, were destroyed in a major crackdown at Gunung Benum Forest Reserve.
Category: Crime
Business News
Firms Hiring Foreign Commercial Drivers Face Vehicle Seizure, Permit Revocation
Companies using foreign drivers for commercial vehicles face vehicle seizures and permit revocations, emphasizing road safety, according to RTD's Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan.
Business News
Two Chinese Nationals Charged for Illegally Shipping US AI Chips to China
Two Chinese nationals faced charges for illegally exporting advanced AI chips to China without proper licenses through ALX Solutions Inc.
Business News
Hotelier in Formula 1 Bribery Case Pleads Guilty in Singapore
Singapore billionaire Ong Beng Seng pleads guilty in corruption case involving luxury gifts tied to Formula 1 Grand Prix deals.
1MDB
No Credible Proof Jho Low Is in China Using Aussie Passport, Says Home Minister
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail dismissed reports alleging Jho Low's presence in China, citing lack of credible evidence.
Accounting
Auditor General Flags Felcra, UKM, and Army Vehicle Deals for RM570m Governance Failures and Violations
The Auditor General's Report revealed significant financial misconduct in three Malaysian government entities, highlighting governance failures and procedural violations.
Banking and Finance
New Consumer Credit Bill to Rein in Unethical Lenders and Protect Malaysians from Financial Risks
The Consumer Credit Bill 2025 aims to regulate credit businesses in Malaysia, ensuring fair practices and establishing oversight for better consumer protection.
Business News
Data Centre Corruption Case: Project Manager Burned RM1mil Cash to Hide Bribes in RM180mil
The MACC investigated two companies for bribing a manager for RM180 million projects, discovering evidence of corruption and cash.
Business News
Trump Sues Wall Street Journal for US$10 Billion Over Epstein Report
Trump sues Wall Street Journal for US$10 billion, alleging defamation over a report linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
Business News
Singapore Under Active Cyberattack by State-Linked Group UNC3886, Says Minister
Singapore faces ongoing cyberattack by China-linked group UNC3886, targeting critical infrastructure with advanced persistent threats, says Minister Shanmugam.
Business News
TH Plantations Takes Action Against CEO and CFO Over RM5.1 Million Unauthorized Payments
TH Plantations placed CEO Mohamed Zainurin on garden leave and accepted CFO Marliyana's immediate resignation following unauthorized payments investigation.
Business News
RM4.8bil Lost to Crypto Mining Electricity Theft Since 2018 in Malaysia
Electricity theft linked to cryptocurrency mining has resulted in RM4.8 billion losses, with 1,800 cases reported this year.
Crime
Kelantan Police: State a Key Transit Point for Drugs from Thailand
Kelantan serves as a major transit point for drugs smuggled from Thailand, particularly affecting local addiction rates and security efforts.
Business News
Epstein Files: Justice Dept Admits No ‘Client List’, MAGA Furious Over “Truckload” Evidence Inexistence
The Justice Department faces backlash for withholding Epstein investigation records, sparking conflict within Trump’s circle.
Business News
Immigration Busts Two Syndicates Selling Fake Work Permits in Klang Valley
Immigration busted two syndicates selling fake PLKS permits, arresting six foreigners and seizing passports, fake stickers, and documents.
Business News
MACC Raids Dairy Processing Plant Over Suspected Milk Supply Cartel
SPRM raided companies suspected of a milk powder cartel supplying substandard products to a government department.