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Lack of integrity, self-interest believed to be motive of Cheras cops in Desa Petaling abduction case

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Lack of integrity and self-interest are believed to be the motives of five policemen arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of a man from a restaurant in Desa Petaling here, last week, says Kuala

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Govt to implement additional intervention measures to tackle rice supply issue

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to implement four additional intervention measures to overcome the rice supply issue in the country. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said these included

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Haze situation under control, wear face mask, drink a lot of water, take care of health

SEREMBAN, Oct 2 — The Negeri Sembilan government is prepared to face any increase in the Air Pollution Index (API) due to cross-border haze from Indonesia. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said his office was currently monitoring the weather

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Schools must comply with set guidelines

KUANTAN, Oct 2 — Schools are asked to comply with the set guidelines following the haze that is affecting some areas in the country, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the guidelines, among others, stipulated that schools cannot conduct

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Malaysia needs to formulate medium to long-term revenue strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — It is high time for Malaysia to have a proper medium to long-term revenue strategy to restore its fiscal buffers, said the World Bank. World Bank lead economist Apurva Sanghi said Malaysia’s revenue as a

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Govt fails to void ex-AG Tommy Thomas’s suit over task force probe into memoir

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Sued by former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, the federal government today in its bid to quash the suit over a task force that was formed to investigate statements the latter made in his

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KL police detain eight individuals to assist in investigations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The police have detained eight foreigners to facilitate investigations into the murder of three Sri Lankan men at a rented house in Jalan Perhentian Kampung Kovil Hilir, Sentul here on September 22. Kuala Lumpur police

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Two minors among 11 individuals charged with trafficking drugs of more than 19kg in Johor

JOHOR BARU, Oct 2 — A total of 11 individuals, including two minors, were brought before the Magistrate’s Court here today to face three counts of trafficking various types of drugs weighing over 19 kilogrammes last month. The charges against

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In PJ, petrol station owner fined RM100,000 for allowing sale of diesel in barrels

PETALING JAYA, Oct 2 — A proprietor of a petrol station was fined RM100,000 by the Sessions Court here today for allowing the sale of diesel in barrels, which is not allowed under the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. Judge

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Agong says Malaysia-New Zealand bilateral ties now stronger than ever

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said bilateral ties between Malaysia and New Zealand are now stronger than ever, and this is mainly because they understand each other’s economic needs and sensitivities.

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