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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Teacher in Alor Gajah affair controversy lodges report over leaked video
ALOR GAJAH: A 31-year-old female teacher at the centre of controversy surrounding an alleged extramarital affair has lodged a police report, claiming that an intimate video of her has gone viral. Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the teacher lodged a report here recently as she was dissatisfied upon discovering that her intimate video had been circulated. He said police have opened an investigation under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of a person and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. "However, we have yet to trace the video in question," he said on Saturday (May 31). Supt Ashari added that the investigation will be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further instructions. On Friday (May 30), the teacher and a male wiring technician were each fined the maximum amount of RM5,000 by the Melaka Syariah High Court for attempting to commit adultery. The case had previously attracted widespread attention on social media when the female teacher issued a public apology amid allegations of an affair with a 31-year-old married man, known online as "abang wiring". The matter sparked public outrage after screenshots of lewd and inappropriate conversations between the two went viral on WhatsApp.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Has a 'peeping Tom' been on the prowl in Penang?
Restrooms at petrol stations are not the most pleasant places – more so if unsavoury people are around. So is it true that a peeping Tom has been caught in Penang for preying on unsuspecting women? Verdict: TRUE Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris said a suspect was arrested for peeping into the women's toilet of a petrol station. He said a police report was made and they managed to arrest a suspect. "An investigation paper was open under Section 509 of Penal Code /Section 14 Minor Offences Act 1955," he said in a statement on Friday (May 30). ACP Helmi said they would apply for a remand order at the Bukit Mertajam Magistrate's Court on May 31. He added that police also learnt about a viral video showing a man entering a women's toilet. He said police investigations revealed that the incident happened at 6.21am on May 5 at a gas station in Seberang Jaya.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Man nabbed for peeping inside women's toilet at petrol station
SEBERANG JAYA: A man has been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing him allegedly entering and peeping into a women's toilet at a petrol station in Seberang Jaya here. Police came across a 27-second video of the alleged incident, uploaded to the social media platform X by user @kamaghul_deghaman, today. Seberang Prai Tengah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Helmi Aris said checks showed the incident occurred about 6.21am on May 5. "We have received a report regarding the incident and have since opened an investigation paper under Section 509 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955. "The suspect has been arrested, and a remand application would be filed at the Bukit Mertajam magistrate's court tomorrow," he said in a statement. Section 509 of the Penal Code addresses the crime of insulting the modesty of any person. Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 deals with using indecent, threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behavior that is likely to cause a breach of peace. This includes situations where there is an intent to provoke such a breach, or where a breach is likely to occur. Helmi urged the public to refrain from spreading speculation that could disrupt public order.
TimesLIVE
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Rivian and Lucid flag increasing costs as Trump tariffs bite
US President Donald Trump's administration introduced 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts. Last week, Trump signed two orders to soften the blow, with a mix of credits and relief from other levies on materials. In the face of uncertainty, several carmakers, including Tesla, have also said they were reassessing their full-year targets. Rivian on Monday said it would invest $120m (R2,182,770) to bring its key parts suppliers near its plant in Illinois as it prepares to produce its smaller, more affordable R2 SUVs next year. Lucid is also gearing up to launch a midsize vehicle with a target price of about $50,000 (R909,487) next year. However, Winterhoff said Lucid might start production of the vehicle in Saudi Arabia, a major market for and an investor in the EV maker, instead of the US, given tariff costs, though that plan was not final. A successful rollout of affordable vehicles is seen as critical for the two EV makers. Lucid and Rivian reported smaller-than-expected losses on an earnings-per-share basis in the first quarter as they doubled down on slashing costs. Rivian, which is also benefiting from a $5.8bn (R105,509,256,960) software joint venture with Volkswagen, reported a gross profit of $206m (R3,747,356,155) and stuck to its target of modest gross profit this year. The company, however, increased its forecast for capital expenditures for the year to between $1.8bn (R32,763,777,480) and $1.9bn (R34,583,990,000), as tariffs hurt its plant expansion costs, from between $1.6bn (R29,138,640,000) and $1.7bn (R30,966,604,320) predicted earlier.
Gulf Insider
03-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Court Orders Sale of BD 159,000 Malkiya Home in Divorce Dispute
A Malkiya home at the centre of a dispute between a divorced couple will be sold after a court ruled it could not be divided under planning laws. The decision came after the wife pushed for a public auction, with the court agreeing that neither the layout nor the zoning regulations allowed the property to be split between the two. A valuation expert assessed the property at BD158,509, granting each party a share of BD79,254.5 after settling the mortgage owed to Eskan Bank. The expert had recommended awarding the house to the ex-husband on the condition he pay his former wife her share. However, the payment never materialised, prompting the court to back the wife's call for a sale. Eskan Bank, which held the mortgage, objected to any attempt to divide the property, arguing that it would compromise its financial security. The Urban Planning and Development Authority also raised concerns over zoning restrictions.
