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Appellate court sets March 18 next year for hearing of prosecution’s appeal against Zahid’s acquittal
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 17 — The Court of Appeal has set March 18 next year to hear the prosecution’s appeal against Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s acquittal on 40 charges of corruption in connection with the foreign visa system (VLN) contract.
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Govt mulls incentives to tackle issue of high airfare during festive seasons, says deputy transport minister
KUCHING, Nov 17 — The Transport Ministry is considering introducing incentives to overcome the high cost of flight tickets during festive seasons. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said the government understood the people’s woes regarding this matter during each
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National Security Council monitors terrorist threats on all platforms, says D-G
MELAKA, Nov 17 — The National Security Council (MKN) is constantly monitoring terrorist threats received through various platforms, including social media, said its director-general Datuk Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin. He said these threats were due to Malaysia’s unwavering support, particularly
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2023 ELLE STYLE AWARDS ended perfectly in Hangzhou, China
SHANGHAI, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Nov.3, The 2023 ELLE Style Awards was held with the theme of “REUNION and TRIBUTE” by ELLE China at Hangzhou Future Sci-tech City. Nearly 100 celebrities and models gathered to celebrate ELLE China’s 35th anniversary,
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Penang PAS chief Fauzi Yusof is new state Opposition leader
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 17 — Sg Dua assemblyman Muhammad Fauzi Yusoff has been named as the new Penang Opposition leader in the legislative assembly this term — the first from PAS to hold that position. The Penang PAS chief is
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Sirul Azhar’s family doesn’t want him to return, urges him to remain safe in Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — A close relative of Sirul Azhar Umar, one of the policemen found guilty of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu’s 2006 murder, hopes that he will not return home to Malaysia and remain in Australia for his
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Kemaman by-election begins with nomination tomorrow
CHUKAI, Nov 17 ― The Kemaman parliamentary by-election is set to begin tomorrow with the nomination process taking place at the Dewan Berlian Kemaman Municipal Council here. Each candidate contesting for the seat will have one hour from 9am to
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J-KOM DG post to be filled as soon as possible
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 ― Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the post of Community Communications Department (J-KOM) director-general vacated by Datuk Dr Mohammad Agus Yusoff will be filled as soon as possible. Fahmi, who is also the unity
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Penang governor reminds public not to spread baseless lies against state govt
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 17 — Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak has reminded irresponsible parties not to spread misinformation and baseless accusations against the state government. He said if there are issues that need to be resolved,
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Anti-party hopping law allows for action to be taken within political party for members breaking rules
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Dewan Negara speaker Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today said appropriate action concerning the Anti-Party Hopping Bill can be taken within the political party itself. In a statement today, he said any individual found
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