Charges for ex-minister
Former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom is set to face three charges over alleged dishonest misappropriation of property linked to a Tabung Haji case.
According to Free Malaysia Today, MACC chief commissioner Abdul Halim Aman said the former Jerai MP would be brought before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Monday after the anti-graft agency obtained approval to prosecute him.
The case concerns the leasing of a Tabung Haji-linked hotel in Saudi Arabia, which was highlighted in the royal commission of inquiry report into the pilgrims’ fund.
Jamil was detained for seven days to assist investigations and released two days ago after his remand ended.
Umno arrest speculation
The MACC has denied speculation that a senior Umno leader will be arrested after the party’s 2026 general assembly ends.
Free Malaysia Today reported MACC chief commissioner Abdul Halim Aman saying the investigation and detention of the unnamed leader were not among the cases received by the agency.
He said the public sometimes places greater trust in assumptions and speculation, urging those with information to verify it with the relevant authorities, including the MACC where appropriate.
His remarks followed a Malaysia Gazette report quoting an unnamed source as saying a senior Umno leader was expected to be called in by the MACC shortly after the assembly concludes this Saturday (Sept 12).
FDS suspension U-turn
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad reversed his earlier position that there was “no reason or need” to suspend the Flying Doctor Service (FDS), announcing a temporary suspension of all FDS operations in Sarawak following a fatal helicopter crash in Miri.
The suspension was said to let authorities review the service’s operations and safety.
Dzulkefly said medical evacuation services for emergencies would continue through cooperation between the Health Ministry and the Fire and Rescue Department.
He also said the ministry will discuss using Armed Forces assets to transfer patients requiring emergency treatment and will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the FDS framework in Sarawak.
Helicopter fleet grounded
Layang-Layang Aerospace Sdn Bhd, operator of the BO 105 helicopter involved in the fatal Flying Doctor Service (FDS) crash in Sarawak, has grounded its entire BO 105 fleet and other aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce 250-series engines.
Bernama reported that Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) CEO Norazman Mahmud said the decision should not be taken as an indication that an engine or any particular component caused the crash.
He said the helicopter’s certificate of airworthiness was valid until Aug 4, 2027, while its certificate of registration was valid until July 28, 2029.
Norazman said CAAM was monitoring the operator’s grounding and inspection programme while verifying relevant records. He stressed that an aircraft’s age alone did not determine its airworthiness, provided it was properly maintained and met all requirements.
He said the Air Accident Investigation Bureau was independently investigating the crash and urged the public and media not to speculate on its cause. - Mkini
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