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Malaysian elderly man faces legal action after trying to protect stray dog from authorities

Malaysia’s Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) enforcement officers are under fire after videos showed them allegedly roughing up an elderly man who was trying to protect his dogs. The man, Patrick Khoo, will now be charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing government officials from carrying out their duties. MP for Petaling Jaya Lee Chean Chung expressed concern over the elderly man facing legal action after being allegedly assaulted by an MBPJ officer and urged for MBPJ’s internal investigation to be conducted fairly and transparently.

Jho Low sentenced to 10 years in prison by Kuwaiti court in absentia

Malaysian business Jho Low, a key figure in the 1MDB scandal, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering in Kuwait. He remains on the run. The case involves the largest case of crime of money laundering involving Chinese currency equivalent to RMB 343 million and 700 thousand Kuwaiti dinars.

Malaysian elderly couple dies from suspected pufferfish poisoning

An elderly couple in Malaysia died and were hospitalized after consuming pufferfish purchased from a mobile vendor. The couple’s son reported the incident to the Ministry of Health and has urged for a ban on pufferfish sales. Pufferfish contains tetrodotoxin, which is highly toxic to humans, and can cause adverse effects on health. The neurotoxin can be found in almost all pufferfish, and one fish contains enough to kill at least 30 adult humans.

Malaysia Court of Appeal grants DPM Zahid permanent access to passports amid corruption case ongoing

Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has been allowed by the Court of Appeal on Monday (27 Mar) to access to his personal and diplomatic passports to enable him to carry out official duties abroad. This comes after the previous rejection by the High Court on 3 Feb for the documents.

Japanese businessman climbs Mount Kinabalu in full suit and leather shoes

Nobutaka Sada, the President of bespoke suit company SADA, has become a viral sensation after successfully climbing Mount Kinabalu, the highest peak in Malaysia, while wearing a full suit and leather shoes.

Video footage shows Malaysia’s city council officers using force against elderly man and his dogs

Social media is abuzz with videos and pictures showing Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) enforcement officers allegedly roughing up an old man who was trying to protect his dogs from being captured.

Malaysian netizen torn between staying in Kuala Lumpur or returning to their hometown for a simpler life

A Malaysian netizen’s confession about being torn between staying in Kuala Lumpur or returning to their hometown for a simpler life has gone viral online as his experiences resonate with others working in the capital city burdened with high rent and cost of living.

Malaysian NGO expresses disappointment over delay in abolishing mandatory death penalty by PH-led government

Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (MADPET) expressed disappointment at the delay by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s PH-led government in tabling Bills to abolish the mandatory death penalty, despite assurances. MADPET called for immediate action as the Dewan Rakyat Parliamentary session ends on 4 April.

Is another government collapse imminent in Malaysia? Political analysts share their thoughts

Political analysts weigh in on the possibility of another government collapse in Malaysia, as PAS President defends PN’s plan to overthrow the Unity Government, sparking controversy. Six-state elections are due later this year.

Mother of Malaysian child actress pursues legal action against family of child who allegedly caused injury through prank

Child actress Puteri Rafasya suffered a fractured hip after a prank on set. Her mother, Fatin Aliza Salmi, is pursuing legal action against the family responsible. The parents allegedly offered RM120 as “assistance,” which Fatin deemed insufficient.