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Remand of farmer linked to deadly Kulim poisoned snacks case extended for two more days
KULIM, July 16 — A man linked to the recent deaths of two young brothers who ate snacks laced with rat poison has been remanded for an additional two days beginning today. The remand extension on the farmer, 33, as
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Pan Gon quits as Harimau Malaya coach citing personal reasons, FAM says assistant Vicente to be interim replacement
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Kim Pan Gon has announced his resignation as head coach of the national men’s football squad effective immediately due to personal commitments. At a special press conference at Wisma FAM today, the 55-year-old coach from
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Government eyes changes to Penal Code
PUTRAJAYA, July 16 — The government is considering a proposal to amend the Penal Code to introduce specific provisions for the offence of cyberbullying, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
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MACC freezes 20 bank accounts valued at over RM740,000 in misappropriation probe involving influencer couple, two others
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen about 20 bank accounts valued at over RM740,000 as part of its investigation into the misappropriation of public donation funds involving a married couple and two other individuals.
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Queen receives Perak award from Sultan Nazrin Shah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia today received the Darjah Kerabat Diraja Yang Amat Dihormati Perak. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, the award was presented by the
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KK Mart, supplier fined RM60,000 each; KK Chai, wife walk free from criminal charges
SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The Shah Alam Sessions Court fined KK Mart and one of its suppliers Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd RM60,000 each over the socks bearing the word Allah scandal. This is after both companies pled guilty
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Former national squash queen Nicol David goes from playing at Heriot-Watt to becoming its pro-chancellor in Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — Twenty-eight years ago, former national squash queen Datuk Nicol David clinched her first major junior title at the Scottish Junior Open held at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Playing at the university marked a significant turning
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Veteran Penang DAP leader Teoh Teik Huat dies at 77
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Veteran politician Teoh Teik Huat died today. He was 77. The former Penang DAP chairman was a prominent party figure during the 1980s and 1990s, serving as both a state assemblyman for Pengkalan Kota (1982
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It’s normal for Youth wings to butt heads, Selangor MB Amirudin says of Adam Adli and Dr Akmal’s war of words
SHAH ALAM, July 15 — The difference in opinions between Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Youth and Umno Youth regarding political issues is a usual thing that as long as it does not affect the basis of cooperation — ensuring stability
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Fahmi cracks down on PM Anwar death threats after Trump shooting, warns stern action against offensive comments on social media
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government will take stern action against individuals who post offensive, intimidating and outrageous comments on social media platforms, including WhatsApp, said Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil. He also revealed that there has been the dissemination
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