Ex-researcher who accused PM Anwar brought to court for gun, drug charges

Malay Mail

11 September 2024 at 10:02 pm·1-min read

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Police brought ex-research worker Muhammed Yusoff Rawther to the Court Complex here this morning, where he is due to be charged with drug and gun possession.

Yesterday, Yusoff’s lawyer said the former political researcher, who accused Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of sexual misconduct in 2019, was arrested last Friday after police found two replica guns and cannabis allegedly in his possession.

According to Sinar Harian, Yusoff arrived at the court complex around 9am, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans.

Yusoff is expected to face charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act and Firearms Act.

Lawyer Rafique Rashid previously alleged that the guns and drugs had been planted in the former researcher’s car, by enemies with connections to the country’s political leaders.

In 2019, Yussof accused Anwar, who is now the prime minister, of sexual misconduct, eventually suing the latter in 2021.

Rafique yesterday also expressed concern over his client’s safety, after pointing out that the lawsuit was still ongoing.

The Telegraph
Rare sighting of fugitive father who dropped off grid with three children
A fugitive father who disappeared into the New Zealand wilderness with his three young children three years ago has been spotted trekking with them through remote farmland in a chance encounter with pig hunters.
Malay Mail
Lewd behaviour: Cops hunt man who unzipped pants in front of teen girl and friend in Subang Bestari shop
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Police are looking for a man who behaved indecently at a shop in Subang Bestari, here, yesterday....
People
Houston Father Bound, Suffocated and Raped His 8-Month-Old Daughter: 'Worst Kind of Evil'
Luis Luna, 27, was convicted of capital murder in the August 2020 suffocation death of his 8-month-old daughter, Savayah Mason
The Telegraph
Iran has proved it can breach the world’s greatest air defence system. What comes next could be devastating
The world watched helplessly as a missile barrage from Iran came raining down over Israel with less than 15 minutes’ warning.
People
Man Lured Italian Woman to Home with Ruse of Au Pair Job, Then Sexually Assaulted Her
Arisknight Arkin-Everett Winfree, 32, pleaded no contest in April to five felony counts including kidnapping, coercing and enticing someone to travel for the purposes of illegal sexual activity
Associated Press
Indonesia arrests a suspect wanted by China for running a $14 billion investment scam
Indonesia's immigration officers on the tourist island of Bali have arrested a Chinese suspect sought by Beijing for helping run over $14 billion investment scam to clients in China, officials said Thursday. The 39-year-old man, identified only by his initial, LQ, was arrested on Oct. 1, when an immigration auto-gate in Bali’s Ngurah Rai international airport denied him departure for Singapore.
Malay Mail
Caught on CCTV: Cops zero in on Kelana Jaya LRT line trespasser who caused major service disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Authorities are closing in on the suspect behind the recent trespassing incident on the Kelana Jay...
People
Man Allegedly Held Wife, 7 Children and Mother-in-Law Captive for 20 Years, Sexually Abusing Several of Them
One of the suspect's daughters escaped their home and reported him to police, per local authorities
The Independent
Body of missing woman who mysteriously vanished riding a horse in Montana is found
Officials found the woman’s horse, hat and phone after she disappeared
The Independent
Whoopi Goldberg fires back at Trump after he called her ‘filthy, dirty, disgusting’: ‘You hired me four times’
Former president verbally attacked ‘The View’ hosts, calling them ‘dumb’ during his recent Pennsylvania rally
AFP News
Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the South China Sea at regional summit talks on Thursday as fears grow that conflict could erupt in the disputed waterway.There has been a spate of violent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels in recent months in waters around disputed reefs and islands in the South China Sea.
Euronews
Iran: An earthquake — or a secret underground nuclear test?
Days after news broke of the earthquake in Iran's Semnan province, speculation has continued on social media that the tremors were caused by Tehran's first nuclear test.View on euronews
People
A Former La. Mayor Was Killed Alongside Daughter. A Secret Video Shows Him Admitting He Sexually Abused Her (Exclusive)
Joe Cornelius Sr. was a beloved figure in Minden, La. His own daughter, Keisha Miles, and her children knew a different man behind closed doors
Malay Mail
Inheritance tax could make a comeback in Budget 2025: But what is it and why are some Malaysians for and against it?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Budget 2025 to be tabled October 18 could see the introduction of several new taxes to raise Mala...
AFP News
Indian business titan Ratan Tata dead at 86
Indian industrialist Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday."It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation," company chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in a statement.
People
Husband Accused of Strangling Jessica Barnes Had Secret Child, Sexual Relationships with Couple’s Roommates: Police
Jessica Barnes' remains were found last month, and subsequently, her husband Brandon Barnes and their roommates Kendall Mims and Victoria Tippett were arrested
Reuters
Germany will send more weapons to Israel soon, Scholz says
Germany will supply more weapons to Israel soon, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday, after a significant drop in deliveries this year prompted opposition accusations that Berlin deliberately delayed the exports. Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, accused the government of delaying arms exports to Israel, including ammunition and tank spare parts. "For weeks and months, the federal government has refused to grant export permits for ammunition and even spare parts for tanks," Merz said at the parliamentary session.
HuffPost
Podcaster Cracks Up After Donald Trump Calls Himself A 'Truthful Person'
Andrew Schulz couldn't help but respond to the presidential candidate's claim by doubling over in laughter.
The Telegraph
Daniel Khalife: Soldier accused of spying for Iran ‘gathered names of SAS troops’
A soldier accused of spying for Iran before escaping from prison recorded the details of SAS personnel, a court has heard.
CNN
‘Zionists don’t deserve to live,’ suspended Columbia activist said. Now his group rescinds its apology and calls for violence
Nearly six months after Columbia University banned Khymani James, a Pro-Palestinian student activist, who said “Zionists don’t deserve to live,” the coalition that had apologized on his behalf rescinded its statement of regret – and advocated for armed resistance against Israel.

Latest stories