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The MACC quandary: Should stakeholders be consulted?
The Clamour The recent appointment of the MACC Chief Commissioner has come under severe criticism for various reasons. The Parliamentary Select Committee complains that the PM had not consulted it. The Bar Council complains that the candidate lacks relevant qualifications.
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Church leader charged for child sex ring
The leader of a Mexican fundamentalist Christian church that boasts of having more than one million followers worldwide was arrested in Los Angeles for alleged human trafficking, child rape, child pornography and other crimes. Naasón Joaquín García, the head of
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Latheefa’s appointment: Lessons from the ruckus
Two important lessons from the ruckus over Latheefa Koya’s appointment as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner are: • The importance of constantly building trust among Pakatan Harapan leaders; and • The need for Pakatan Harapan leaders to reaffirm commitment
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Nadal sweeps to 12th French Open and 18th Grand Slam title
Rafael Nadal swept to an historic 12th Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Austria’s Dominic Thiem. The 33-year-old Spaniard becomes the first player, man or woman, to win
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Hadi, Tuan Ibrahim retain presidency and deputy presidency
KUANTAN: PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and his deputy, Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man retained their respective posts uncontested at the party polls, in conjunction with the 65th PAS Muktamar this year. Hadi has been leading the party
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Pneumonia case: Ministry to investigate alleged water pollution
GUA MUSANG: The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources will investigate claims that water pollution has been causing the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh to suffer from pneumonia. Deputy Minister Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji said a
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Man detained after attempted suicide at Johor Customs
JOHOR BARU: A private rental car driver was detained after breaking into the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex yesterday. He then attempted to take his own life. Johor Baru South District Police chief ACP Shahurinain Jais said the
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RTD: 145 summonses issued to motorcyclists on Aidilfitri
KAJANG: Selangor Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued 145 summonses in a motorcycle operation in conjunction with Hari Raya at the 9th Mile toll plaza in Cheras last night. Its director, Nazli Md Taib said the summonses were issued to
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Hundreds of thousands protest against China extradition bill
HONG KONG: Hong Kong was plunged into a fresh political crisis on Sunday night after more than half a million people took to the streets to thwart a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland
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Senior citizen dies, eight others suffer injuries in accident
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior citizen was killed while eight others suffered injuries in an accident involving two cars at Km4, Jalan Sungai Tua-Ulu Yam, this yesterday. Hulu Selangor District Chief Police, Supt Lim Bak Phai said the victim, 63-year-old Faridah
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