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Mahkota by-election in Johor to take place on Sept 28
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — The by-election for the Mahkota state seat in Johor will take place on September 28, the Election Commission (EC) announced today. Candidate nomination is set for August 14, while early voting is scheduled for September 24.
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Five officers probed, more staff and inmates to be quizzed, says Perak top cop
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Five officers from Tapah Prison are under police investigation following an attempt to smuggle drugs into the prison using a drone. Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Isa confirmed that more prison officers and inmates
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13 teens plead not guilty, High Court in Tawau sets trial on Nov 20
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Thirteen teenagers appeared in the High Court in Tawau today and were charged for the murder of 17-year-old Mohammad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan at Lahad Datu Vocational College in March. All thirteen accused pleaded
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Perak man gets scammed of RM140,000 after falling for Facebook ad offering sale price for Mercedes-Benz
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — A local man suffered a loss of RM147,600 after being deceived in a car purchase transaction offered through Facebook recently. Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said preliminary investigations revealed that on April 15,
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Interpol-wanted gaming operator’s RM371 million laundering scheme foiled by Bukit Aman’s AMLA unit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — An illegal online gaming operator’s attempt to launder illicit gambling revenues from overseas worth hundreds of millions here saw his plan foiled after Bukit Aman’s Anti-Money Laundering (Amla) division caught wind of his activities. Division
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BN candidate to represent unity govt in Mahkota polls as is the custom for party holding seat, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The candidate for the unity government in the Mahkota state by-election in Johor will be from Barisan Nasional (BN), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the BN
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‘I’m more comfortable leading Selangor’, admits Amirudin amid rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today said he is more comfortable leading the state government amid rumours of a federal Cabinet reshuffle. He said that he wants to ensure the continuation of state
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Pahang royalty’s tip-off sparks RM43 million E-waste raid, Bukit Aman’s AMLA unit dismantles major syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Acting on a tip-off from the Pahang royalty, Federal police crippled a major syndicate involved in the illegal importation, processing and exportation of electronic waste (E-Waste) worth millions of Ringgit. In a joint operation led
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