
Doctor expected to plead guilty in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Dr. Mark Chavez has signed an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to a single felony count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
Thu Oct 03 2024

'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face March trial in Matthew Perry death
Dr. Salvador Plasencia and Jasveen Sangha, the "ketamine queen," pleaded not guilty to charges related to Matthew Perry's death.
Wed Sep 04 2024

Two doctors among five people charged in 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death
The defendants, including the "Ketamine Queen," were part of a criminal network that distributed the drug to Matthew Perry and others.
Fri Aug 16 2024

LA police probe how 'Friends' star Matthew Perry obtained lethal ketamine dose
Medical examiner concluded that Matthew Perry succumbed to an accidental drug overdose and drowning, with no foul play suspected.
Wed May 22 2024

Student among four held to facilitate probe into RM1.4 million drug bust
A Form Four student was among four male suspects arrested by the police to assist investigations into the discovery of 25.5 kg of ketamine worth more than RM1.4 million in Kampung Laloh, Kuala Krai.
Sun Jan 08 2023

Customs foil attempt to smuggle ketamine worth RM13.48 mln at KLIA
JKDM has foiled a syndicate's attempt to smuggle ketamine, with an estimated value of RM13.48 million and weighing 245 kilogrammes, hidden along with various types of nuts at the KLIA on July 4.
Thu Jul 14 2022

Comedian Tauke Jambu, four others charged with drug possession
Comedian Zamatul Amri Zakaria or popularly known as Tauke Jambu and four others were charged at the Magistrate's Court here today with possession of ketamine.
Tue Apr 12 2022

Bukit Aman NCID seize ketamine worth RM111.2 mln
The Bukit Aman NCID recorded the largest seizure of ketamine this year, estimated at RM111.2 million, in a raid on a factory at an industrial area in Pusing, Batu Gajah last Thursday.
Sun Jan 16 2022

Wild party: Two cops among 14 nabbed at luxury condominium
Police said the seven men and seven women who were arrested in the operation were also positive for ketamine.
Tue Sep 21 2021

Grandmother among 17 held for attending wild party
Sahar said preliminary investigations revealed the organiser of the party was a 23-year-old local woman intending to celebrate her birthday.
Sat Sep 04 2021

Entertainment outlet manager, seven customers compounded for SOP violation in PJ
Mohamamad Fakhrudin said the outlet manager was compounded RM25,000 while the customers, aged between 20 and 50, were fined RM5,000 each.
Tue Aug 24 2021

Police seize drugs worth over RM23 million, nab man, son
Razarudin said the drugs were believed to be for international markets including Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea and Australia.
Tue Jun 29 2021

Couple nabbed, over 4kg of ketamine seized
A married couple was detained on suspicion of being involved in drug trafficking in Sungai Merah bazaar on Saturday.
Mon Sep 21 2020

Selangor police detain two men involved in drug processing
Police arrested a 53-year-old man in the first raid at a two-storey terrace house in Taman Tun Abdul Razak, Ampang at about 9.15 pm.
Thu Jun 25 2020

Camel milk mixed with ketamine worth RM100 million seized
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department found 2.5 tonnes of locally produced camel and goat milk powder mixed with ketamine estimated to be worth RM100 million, hidden in the 20-foot container.
Tue Jun 09 2020

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025