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Court to decide tomorrow on prosecution’s appeal in Cradle Fund CEO murder case
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 ― The Court of Appeal will decide tomorrow on the prosecution’s appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers on a charge of murdering Cradle Fund chief executive officer Nazrin Hassan. The decision is scheduled
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Investigation continuing against Tony Pua over Najib pardon remarks
SUBANG JAYA, Feb 7 — The investigation against former DAP MP Tony Pua over comments related to Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s partial pardon has not been completed, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said today. The IGP further said
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Over 95pc of early schooling aid disbursed nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The distribution of the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) of RM150 to each student has surpassed 95 per cent, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. He said the remaining funds would be disbursed within this
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Claim of Taib Mahmud taken away not true
PETALING JAYA, Feb 7 — The allegation that the former Yang di Pertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, has been taken away and his whereabouts are not known to family members is not true, said Inspector-General of Police
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Peter Anthony allowed to submit new evidence in final appeal against conviction, sentence for forgery
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — The Court of Appeal today allowed an application by former Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony to submit new evidence in his final appeal to set aside his conviction, as well as a prison sentence
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Inspector, seven low-ranking policemen detained in Johor extortion case
JOHOR BARU, Feb 7 — A police inspector and seven low-ranking personnel attached to the Seri Alam police headquarters here were detained to facilitate an investigation into an extortion case. Johor police chief CP M Kumar said the arrest of
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Despite Guan Eng’s sniping, Penang CM says reception to Gurney Bay overwhelmingly positive
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 7 — The defects in the newly opened phase one of Gurney Bay were minor and have been repaired, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the state exco in charge, Jason H’ng, dealt with
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Perak State Development Corp sues PSM chairman for defamation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Perak State Development Corporation (PKNP) has filed a lawsuit against Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) chairman Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj for defamation. It was over a statement he allegedly made at a press conference regarding
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Up to developer whether to continue with Teluk Kumbar workers’ hostel project
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 7 — The decision on whether the approved foreign workers’ hostel project in Teluk Kumbar will go on depends on the developer, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said today the planning approval for the
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DAP won’t punish Tony Pua for remark on Pardons Board
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — DAP reportedly said today it will not penalise its former MP, Tony Pua, for his criticism of the Federal Territories Pardons Board’s decision to reduce the jail sentence and fine of disgraced former Prime Minister
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