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Environment Department deputy DG charged in court again SHAH ALAM: Environment

guilty to six charges of receiving RM21,000 from a scheduled waste management company four years ago. She is accused of receiving the money via online transfers into her son’s bank account, knowing that the company’s director had dealings connected to her official duties. The offences were allegedly committed at a bank in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, between April 18, 2022, and July 19, 2024. – Bernama

the prosecution’s application for the case to be tried jointly and ordered that the bail and conditions imposed by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court be maintained. Previously, Kuala Lumpur Sessions court judge Azura Alwi granted the accused bail of RM25,000 in one surety for all charges, with the additional condition that her passport be surrendered to the court. Last Friday, Norhazni pleaded not

Lumpur Sessions court on April 3 and requested that the case be tried together with her previous charges, subject to the defence’s consent. Norhazni’s lawyer, Haresh Mahadevan, did not object to the prosecution’s application and informed the court that the case mention at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has been fixed for May 19. Sessions court judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin subsequently allowed

company via an online transfer to the account of a construction company linked to her official duties. The offence allegedly occurred at a bank in Taman Sentosa, Klang, on May 25, 2022. She is charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum two-year jail term, a fine or both. DPP Muaz Ahmad Khairuddin requested the court to maintain Norhazni’s bail granted by the Kuala

Department deputy director-general (Development) Dr Norhazni Mat Sari appeared in the Shah Alam Sessions court yesterday over a new charge of accepting RM9,110 for home repairs in 2022. Previously charged with six counts of receiving RM21,000, the 59-year old pleaded not guilty to receiving the payment from a director of a scheduled waste management

Veteran journalist Karam Singh Walia dies at 67

Man jailed for driving against traffic

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PETALING JAYA: An e-hailing driver who was driving against the flow of traffic along Old Klang Road has been sentenced to three days in jail and fined RM6,000 by the Kuala Lumpur magistrates’ court yesterday. The act was captured on video and circulated widely online. Additionally, his driving licence was also suspended for five years. Magistrate Tg Syazwany Yasmyn Tuan Roslan imposed the sentence on Wong Kok Kong, 32, after he entered a guilty plea for driving recklessly and dangerously on the road at 9.44am on April 5. Wong was ordered to begin serving his custodial sentence immediately. He also settled his fine in full, having been warned that failure to do so would result in an additional six months’ imprisonment. The charge was brought under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a maximum jail term of five years, a fine of up to RM15,000 and a mandatory driving disqualification of no less than five years. DPP Nurbatrisyia Razib urged the court to impose a sentence proportionate to the gravity of the offence and sufficient to serve as a public deterrent. Wong, who appeared without legal representation, appealed for a lighter sentence, citing an unstable mental state at the time of the incident due to personal and family difficulties. Investigations revealed that he had driven against oncoming traffic for approximately 500m after making a wrong turn while heading towards the Mid Valley shopping centre, entering the wrong lane from the Old Klang Road and Jalan Sepadu intersection before reaching the Jalan Kuchai Lama intersection. Retiree loses over RM165,000 to scam KUALA TERENGGANU: A retired teacher lost RM165,900 after falling victim to a phone scam. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 64-year-old woman received a call on Nov 23, 2025 from individuals posing as police officers and prosecutors. The suspects falsely claimed that the victim was involved in money laundering and would face legal action. “They then instructed her to take out a personal loan of RM130,000 to purportedly settle the case. The victim was also threatened that her children’s safety would be at risk if she failed to comply with their demands,” Azli said in a statement yesterday. He said after the loan was approved, the victim made three payments totalling RM36,000 into three separate accounts, as instructed by the suspects. However, she later discovered three unauthorised transfers amounting to RM129,900 from her account to three unknown accounts between Dec 30, 2025, and March 15 this year. “The victim believes the suspects had fraudulently registered, activated and accessed online banking services under her name without her consent” – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran broadcast journalist Datuk Karam Singh Walia died at his residence in Klang at 3.30am yesterday. He was 67. His passing was confirmed by his younger brother, Jasbant Singh, who is Media Prima Berhad News and Current Affairs group managing editor, Bernama reported. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended deepest condolences to the family of the late Karam following news of his passing. “His contributions and dedication to the field of journalism, particularly in raising public awareness on environmental issues, will always be remembered and continue to inspire future generations. “May he rest in peace, and may his family be granted strength and resilience during this difficult time,” Anwar said in a Facebook post. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also paid tribute to Karam, describing his contributions as instrumental in raising public awareness on environmental issues. He said Karam was among the key figures in Malaysian journalism who consistently and effectively brought environmental issues to the forefront of public attention. “His passing is a great loss to the nation’s journalism fraternity. He will be remembered as a committed figure in highlighting environmental issues, with a distinctive delivery style that remains etched in the memories of many. “His appearances on television, particularly in field reports, were always captivating. His choice of words, delivery style and unique personality made him a figure close to the hearts of viewers.” Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil described the passing of Karam as a significant loss to the nation’s journalism community. In a Facebook post, he said Karam, a familiar figure to Malaysians, left a lasting o Leaders laud dedication, contributions of former TV3 broadcast reporter

Karam was widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential environmental journalists, having won the Seri Angkasa Award twice, as well as the Malaysian Press Institute Award for Best Environmental Television Journalist for four consecutive years from 2004 to 2007. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THE SUN

that accompanied his reports were iconic and close to the hearts of the public. It was not merely news reporting, but a soulful (approach) that made him unique,” she said in a Facebook post. “Indeed, his passing is not just the loss of a journalist, but the loss of a voice that educated, touched and united the public through words.” Born in 1959 in Teluk Intan, Perak, Karam began his career as a broadcast journalist with TV3 in 1995 before retiring in 2014 due to health reasons. He was widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential environmental journalists, having won the Seri Angkasa Award twice, as well as the Malaysian Press Institute Award for Best Environmental Television Journalist for four consecutive years from 2004 to 2007. Karam was also a recipient of the Tabung Kasih @HAWANA initiative in June 2024.

impact throughout his career in broadcasting. “He always delivered the news with his own distinctive style. “Anyone who watched Buletin TV3, particularly from the 1990s up to about 2014, would surely remember his signature sign-off with a pantun (Malay poem) at the end of each report, a unique identity that remains in the memories of many.” Fahmi added that he was among those who followed Karam’s reports faithfully and deeply appreciated his dedication and contributions to the field of broadcasting. He extended his condolences to the late journalist’s younger brother, Jasbant, and the entire family. “May he rest in peace.” Meanwhile, Communications Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching described his passing as a significant loss that leaves a void difficult to fill in the nation’s journalism landscape. “His voice, delivery style and the pantun

Daim’s daughter to give statement to MACC PUTRAJAYA: One of the children of former finance minister the late Tun Daim Zainuddin was present at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters yesterday to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. recently requiring her attendance. However, Daim’s other children: Md Wira Dani, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin, were not present at the headquarters as of 12.30pm. On Feb 28, the MACC issued notices to trace the four children after they failed to respond and did not comply with two earlier official notices. Asnida Daim, accompanied by her lawyer, was seen arriving at the MACC headquarters compound at 9.50am following a notice issued

The MACC had previously been reported to have launched “Op Godfather” following revelations of offshore companies and assets allegedly linked to Daim, his family members and business associates. The investigation is being conducted under Section 23 and Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009 as well as Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) 2001. – Bernama