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‘Nowhere near Changi’ when Papagomo claimed I was there, Guan Eng’s son says in libel suit against blogger
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The second son of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng told the High Court here today that although he was in Singapore on Feb 29, 2020, he was nowhere near the Changi Airport. The
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Malaysia strongly condemns Aug 13 storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Zionist Israeli extremists
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 — The government of Malaysia strongly condemns the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Zionist Israeli extremists on August 13. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Wednesday, said that this blatant act, carried out under the
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‘I didn’t order Google to disable ringgit currency converter widget as claimed by social media user,’ says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Responding to claims made by a social media user that he had ordered Google to disable its currency converter widget for the ringgit after the search engine inaccurately reported the Malaysian currency’s exchange rate against
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Man who pushed wife down ravine near Gerik to be charged with attempted murder on Friday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — A 39-year-old man accused of assaulting and pushing his wife into a ravine at Kilometer 31.2 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) Gerik-Jeli near Gerik last July will be charged in court on Friday for attempted
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Brutal murder of teacher Istiqomah whose decapitated body was found in Alor Gajah: Investigation papers to state prosecution today; suspect likely charged on Monday
MELAKA, Aug 15 — The investigation papers on the brutal murder of teacher Istiqomah Ahmad Rozi, 33, will be submitted to the State Prosecution Office (PPN) today for further instructions. Alor Gajah police chief Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the
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Kerambit-wielding amateur footballer red-carded by cops also wanted for KL bomb attack in May; to be charged tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 — The amateur football player who was arrested for bringing in an offensive weapon onto a football field early this month is also found to be the “wanted person” in connection with a bomb attack at an
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What we know so far: Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar, the YouTuber found dead after he went for a jog and never came home
UALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Singer and YouTuber Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar was found dead yesterday after going missing close to midnight on August 13. His body was found around Jalan Tepi Sungai, Sungai Kolok, near Sungai Klang at 7
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Authorities already acted against Kuala Kangsar group for upside-down Jalur Gemilang mistake
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Action has been taken against the Kuala Kangsar Kwong Sai Association in Perak for displaying the Jalur Gemilang upside down recently, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said displaying the Jalur Gemilang in such a
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IGP vows zero tolerance for police misconduct amid rising probes on officers
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The leadership of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) does not compromise over misconduct, including non-compliance with the laws, by members of the force, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said this is
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Malaysia to acquire new trains for KTMB through US$2.4b 30-year leasing deal with China, says Anthony Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Malaysia plans to pursue a US$2.4 billion (RM10.7 billion) deal to acquire new passenger trains for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) via a leasing agreement with China, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Wednesday. In
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