KOTA KINABALU: The Parliamentary Speaker will be the one to decide if a seat is considered vacated to make way for a by-election in Sabah, says Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun. Read full story
LONDON : British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has published a senior official’s evidence regarding the prosecution of two men charged with spying for China. This move aims to demonstrate that the case did not collapse due to government manipulation. The Crown Prosecution Service unexpectedly dropped charges last month against two British men who denied passing sensitive information to a Chinese intelligence agent. Prosecutors stated they needed evidence showing the UK considered China a national security threat but the government failed to provide it despite months of requests. The newly published documents detail Chinese malign activity but do not unequivocally state China poses a threat to UK national security. Starmer previously blamed the previous Conservative administration which was in power when the men were charged. Opposition parties accused the government of responsibility for the trial’s collapse to avoid jeopardising ties with China. Starmer published witness statements by Britain’s Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Collins to address these claims. The prime minister stated these statements were made without involvement from ministers or political advisers. In a February document, Collins said China presents the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security. An August statement detailed what he called the active espionage threat that China posed to the UK. The same document emphasised the UK government remains committed to pursuing a positive relationship with China. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch told parliament the situation stinks of a cover-up. Starmer’s office confirmed he learned the case might collapse days before it happened but intervention would have been inappropriate. A Conservative spokesperson responded that the published documents show the extent of China’s threat to the UK. They expressed shock that Starmer knew about the imminent trial collapse but did nothing to stop it. A December 2023 witness statement alleged one man passed information about who was briefing former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on China. – Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry is exploring the possibility of introducing a mentor-mentee system under the Rakan Muda programme to address bullying issues among students and youths. Its minister Hannah Yeoh said the initiative would involve experienced youth leaders and professional youth workers serving as mentors to guide young people. She stated the proposal was among key recommendations from the Youth Roundtable Discussion on ending bullying culture and building a caring generation. “One of the most interesting points raised by the NGOs was the importance of having a mentor-mentee system involving older youths and professional youth workers,” she told reporters after chairing the session. Hannah confirmed this proposal has been recommended for immediate implementation. She emphasised that volunteers involved in the mentor-mentee system must undergo training to ensure they can play their roles effectively. “It could be risky if untrained mentors give unprofessional or inaccurate advice,” she added. The proposed system aligns with the government’s commitment under Budget 2026, which allocated 5 million ringgit to the ministry for the Lawan Buli initiative. All recommendations from the roundtable will be compiled and presented to the Cabinet within three weeks as part of a policy brief. She noted the proposals could serve as a reference for the Education Ministry and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said in their anti-bullying efforts. Hannah emphasised that combating bullying requires a holistic approach beyond legal or disciplinary action. This approach includes values education, awareness campaigns and community engagement. The ministry will continue creating safe and inclusive spaces for youth through its agencies IYRES and JBSN. – Bernama
KUCHING, Oct 16 — A mechanic was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a three-yea...
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PROVIDENCE : Brown University President Christina Paxson has refused to sign the Ivy League school onto a Trump administration memo. Paxson said accepting the memo’s terms would restrict academic freedom and undermine Brown’s governance autonomy. She stated the compact directly violates an agreement Brown signed with the administration in July. MIT became the first of nine elite universities to decline signing the compact last week. President Donald Trump has sought to eradicate what he labels as left-wing extremist thought from US universities. The administration asked the nine elite colleges to cap international undergraduate enrollment at 15%. It also demanded bans on using race or sex in hiring and admissions and defining genders based on biology. Schools pursuing values beyond the memo’s outline could forgo federal benefits. Institutions complying with the compact could be rewarded with preferential funding consideration. The administration has canceled federal contracts worth millions with numerous schools. Courts have ordered many of the federal funding cuts to be restored. Brown signed a July agreement to pay 50 million dollars over a decade for workforce development. This agreement restored the university’s federal funding for medical and health sciences. Paxson wrote that the July agreement affirms the government cannot dictate curriculum or academic speech. White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said Trump is committed to restoring academic excellence. She stated any university joining this effort would help shape America’s future positively. Trump wrote on social media about cracking down on schools illegally discriminating based on race or sex. He invited all institutions to enter into agreements for a golden age of academic excellence. The White House confirmed it only reached out to nine elite universities regarding such agreements. – Reuters
KUCHING: A mechanic was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a three-year-old girl in Kampung Rampangi, Santubong earlier this month. Mohammad Shukri Ryan, 32, nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali but did not enter a plea. The case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court where pleas are not recorded at this stage. According to the charge, Mohammad Shukri allegedly murdered Nurzahieyka Zainuddin at a house in Kampung Rampangi, Jalan Sultan Tengah around 7.45 pm on October 7. The charge was framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries severe penalties upon conviction. Potential sentences include the death penalty or imprisonment between 30 and 40 years plus a minimum of 12 cane strokes. The court scheduled November 21 for case mention while awaiting the post-mortem report. Deputy public prosecutor Chuah Kai Sheng represented the prosecution during today’s proceedings. The accused was unrepresented in court and did not have legal counsel. Media previously reported police had arrested a local man following the girl’s death which was suspected to involve abuse. A background check revealed the suspect had six prior criminal records related to drug offences. – Bernama
The home ministry says the use of such toys is immoral and could undermine the values and norms of Malaysian society.
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KOTA KINABALU - Pengerusi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR), Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun memberi jaminan tidak akan berlaku pertindihan pada hari pengundian Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) Dewan Undangan Sabah ke-17 dengan tarikh peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) yang berlangsung bermula 25 November depan.Katanya, SPR telah mengambil kira mengenai kesemua kemudahan logistik sebelum menetapkan tarikh-tarikh penting bagi mengadakan proses pilihan raya tersebut."Lagipun, proses pengundian ini akan diadakan pada hari Sabtu (29 November 2025). Jadi, Insya-ALLAH tidak akan bertembung dengan peperiksaan dan tidak akan menganggu SPM," katanya kepada pemberita selepas sidang akhbar Pilihan Raya Umum (PRU) Dewan Undangan Sabah ke-17 di Auditorium Kompleks Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan Sabah, di sini pada Khamis.Ditanya mengenai cadangan pihak lain yang meminta SPR supaya pengundi Sabah yang berada di Semenanjung untuk dilaksanakan undi pos, beliau memaklumkan perkara itu belum diputuskan setakat ini."Buat masa ini keputusan berhubung perkara sebegitu masih lagi belum diputuskan oleh SPR dan buat masa ini pengundi-pengundi rakyat Sabah yang bukan berada di Sabah, kena balik ke sini (Sabah) untuk mengundi," jelasnya.Beliau sebelum itu mengumumkan tarikh-tarikh penting berhubung proses pilihan raya bagi negeri Sabah selepas Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sabah dibubarkan pada 6 Oktober lalu.SPR telah menetapkan tarikh penamaan calon pada adalah pada 15 November manakala tarikh undi awal berlangsung pada 25 November dan tarikh mengundi pada 29 November.
Seramai 11 murid di Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA) Kampung Medan cedera ringan dalam insiden ribut dan puting beliung di sini pada Rabu.
BALIK PULAU: Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate following the arrests of three men, including two brothers, and the seizure of 49.38 kilograms of cannabis worth 153,078 ringgit. Southwest District Police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the arrests occurred during two raids in Pantai Jerejak, Penang, and Sungai Petani, Kedah, last Friday. Acting on intelligence and surveillance, a team from the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department carried out the first raid in Pantai Jerejak at around 9 pm. “During the raid, two men aged 33 and 43 were inside a vehicle, suspected to be involved in a drug deal,” he told a press conference today. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 65 cannabis slabs weighing 49.38 kilograms and worth 153,078 ringgit. He said a brief struggle ensued during the arrest as the two suspects attempted to flee, but police managed to apprehend them swiftly. The arrest led to the second raid at a house in Sungai Petani, where the third suspect, an older brother of one of the men, was nabbed. “Investigations indicate the syndicate sourced its cannabis from a neighbouring country, smuggling it in via land routes before passing it to middlemen for distribution across local networks,” Sazalee said. The syndicate is believed to have been actively trafficking cannabis for the past two years, targeting areas in Penang and northern states. The amount of cannabis seized is estimated to supply up to 98,700 addicts. “We are now tracking down other members, including potential links to international drug trafficking rings,” he said. Police also seized two vehicles, a Proton Exora and a Nissan Sentra, worth a total of 23,500 ringgit in connection with the case. Sazalee added that the trio, who each have prior criminal and drug-related records, have been remanded for seven days to assist with investigations. All suspects are being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. – Bernama
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WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump mungkin melancarkan serangan darat terhadap kartel dadah Venezuela, sebagai langkah terbaharu dalam usaha pentadbirannya membanteras penyeludupan dadah ke AS. Bercakap kepada wartawan di Rumah Putihpada Rabu, Trump berkata, pentadbirannya sudah ‘hampir sepenuhnya menghentikan’ penyeludupan dadah melalui laut, dan kini sedang menumpukan perhatian kepada laluan darat. “Saya tidak mahu ... Read more The post Trump mungkin lancar serangan darat banteras kartel dadah Venezuela appeared first on Utusan Malaysia .
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