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Probe urged into alleged military financial abuses

Namewee acquitted of drug charge KUALA LUMPUR: The Magistrate’s Court yesterday acquitted and discharged rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, of the charge of administering drugs into his body. Magistrate S. Arunjothy ruled this after deputy public prosecutor Amritpreet Kaur Randhawa informed that the pathology results were negative and the prosecution had withdrawn the charge. “The court acquits and discharges the accused from the charge and the bail money (RM2,000) is returned.” Earlier, lawyer Joshua Tay representing Namewee said since the pathology report was negative, there was no prospect of prosecuting the accused and his client should be discharged and acquitted of the charge. According to the charge, through a urine test, it was found that the accused had administered drugs such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, 11-Nor-Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol-9-Carbolic Acid (THC) and ketamine into his body at the toilet of the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division office of the Dang Wangi district police headquarters at 7.15pm on Oct 22. He was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 which provides for a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum prison sentence of two years and supervision for two years and not more than three years, if convicted. However, Namewee still faces a charge of possessing drugs suspected to be ecstasy weighing approximately 5.12gm in a hotel room at Jalan Conlay here, at 4.30pm on Oct 22.

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o Activist submits forensic accounting report citing unusual cash flows and procurement concerns

believe warrant investigation by the police and the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC),” he said, noting that reports and supporting documents had also been submitted to the MACC, Defence Ministry and the ministry’s internal audit division. Badrul emphasised that Peta’s concerns stemmed from potential risks to the welfare and safety of military personnel if procurement processes were compromised. “Defence procurement requires strict oversight due to its implications for operational readiness, national security and public confidence in the armed forces. “These matters should be examined carefully and through the proper legal channels,” he said, reiterating that the allegations did not constitute a determination of wrongdoing but were a call for investigation. He also called on authorities to consider temporarily freezing the accounts under scrutiny and reviewing the officer’s eligibility for promotion or new appointments while investigations proceed. “Alleged misconduct within the defence sector could have wider implications for national security. “Officials facing integrity issues may be exposed to undue pressure or external influence,” Badrul warned.

KUALA LUMPUR: An activist has filed a police report alleging financial irregularities involving a senior military officer, urging authorities to probe unusually large cash flows and potential procurement misconduct. Pembela Tanah Air (Peta) chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, said the group had submitted a detailed financial intelligence report,

occurring repeatedly over months. “We have handed over what we call a forensic accounting report to assist investigations. It is now up to the authorities to act,” he told reporters outside the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters yesterday. Badrul said the report highlighted multiple bank transactions linked not only to the officer but also to close associates and family members. While he refrained from disclosing full account details due to banking secrecy laws, he said the information had been provided to the relevant authorities. “We are not here to declare anyone guilty. We are asking for a proper investigation.” Chegubard also raised concerns over alleged irregularities in defence procurement, claiming that certain companies repeatedly won army contracts despite higher pricing or limited experience. He suggested some firms may have personal or familial ties to senior figures, though no specifics were disclosed. “These are allegations which we

including forensic accounting findings, to assist the police in their investigations. “The transactions cited involved sums ranging from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand ringgit per transaction,

The charge was brought under Section 12(2) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and is punishable under Section 39A(1) of the same act. – Bernama Paramotor pilot injured after cable collision

Badrul said Peta had submitted a detailed financial intelligence report to assist police in their investigations. – ADIB RAWI YAHYA/THESUN

MALACCA: A paramotor pilot fell from a height of 30m after his aircraft struck a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) electric cable while flying over a padi field in Kampungku Sayang, Bukit Baru, here on Sunday. Melaka Tengah district police chief

Patit added that a TNB team inspected the affected cable and found no damage. A video of the incident, lasting over 10 seconds and recorded by event participants, has since been circulated on social media. – Bernama

sports segment, had taken part in the programme at Tun Fatimah Stadium. “While flying near the stadium, one of the paramotors had a technical malfunction, collided with an electric cable and plunged into the padi field,” he said in a statement yesterday.

minor facial injuries, while the paramotor suffered minor damage. No members of the public were injured in the incident. “It was reported that four paramotor pilots from a Selangor-based club, along with their equipment for the extreme

ACP Christopher Patit said the incident occurred at 8.40am and was believed to have been caused by a technical malfunction involving the paramotor during the Duyong International Cultural Run 2025. He said the pilot sustained only