23 held in immigration raid on Puchong entertainment outlet | WN24

PUTRAJAYA: The Selangor Immigration Department detained 23 undocumented migrants under Ops Selera and Ops Gegar at an entertainment outlet in Puchong on Friday (April 25). Selangor Immigration director Khairrul Aminus Kamaruddin said those detained comprised a woman each from Thailand, Vietnam and Morocco, who worked as a waitress, as well as 16 male workers from […]

Social activist backs cops’ call for harsher laws to combat gangs | WN24

KUALA LUMPUR: The police’s call for harsher laws to effectively combat criminal gangs is timely as gang-related violence and crimes must not become prevalent in the country, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic). The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said the rise in violent criminal gang activities poses a serious threat to public […]

Ayer Kuning polls: Dr Wee joins voters for breakfast on polling day | WN24

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong joined voters for breakfast during the Ayer Kuning by-election polling day. In a Facebook post, Dr Wee shared moments with Ayer Kuning constituents who arrived early to cast their votes. “Interacted with the Ayer Kuning constituents and MCA members during breakfast today. Many voters had […]

Singapore orders foreigners’ Facebook posts taken down under new election rules | WN24

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore has ordered Facebook parent Meta to block Singaporeans’ access to posts made by foreigners, ahead of a national election under rules restricting their social media posts. The Infocomm Media Development Authority issued the orders after some posts by foreigners were deemed as “intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or […]

Trade Ministry to investigate plagiarism claims over Malaysia Pavilion design | WN24

PETALING JAYA: An investigation has been launched over claims of plagiarism involving the design and concept of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, says the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. In a statement on Saturday (April 26), the ministry said it is gathering and verifying all relevant facts concerning the allegations made […]