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Cops shoot dead four suspects in Johor over highway abduction of Chinese citizen, Malaysian woman near Cyberjaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) successfully thwarted a group of suspected kidnappers, shooting dead four individuals during an operation in Skudai, Johor which began late last night. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri
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Cops to re-interview parties involved once instructions given to reopen Teoh Beng Hock’s death probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will likely re-interview all parties involved in the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock’s death if instructed to reopen the case. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily
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Who was Teoh Beng Hock and why is the probe into his death being reopened 15 years later?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Fifteen years after the 2009 death of Teoh Beng Hock in Shah Alam, the government has agreed to reopen the investigation into his death, promising a transparent and impartial process free from interference. Teoh, a
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DAP Youth leader denounces Bible course promo outside Melaka surau, but calls for ‘cooler heads’ to prevail
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Cassel Krishnan, the Melaka DAP Youth chief, lashed out at a religious group for offering “free Bible courses” in front of Surau Warisan in Bandar Hilir in the state, calling it “absolutely irresponsible”. He noted
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Fahmi slams Ambiga’s ‘dictatorial’ claims, says Madani govt did not order Ops Lalang
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil slammed former Bersih chairman Ambiga Sreenevasan’s claims that the government acted dictatorial as Putrajaya announced a licensing framework for social media platforms. The communications minister said her claims were merely hyperbolic, and
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Penang to jet spray Tanjung Bungah parks after dog poisoning cases
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — In response to a recent spate of dog poisoning cases in Tanjung Bungah, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will launch a clean-up operation using jet sprays to hose down public spaces. According to Free Malaysia
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Penang CM says deputy Jagdeep on leave till Aug 5, will discuss extension if needed
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo is still on leave from work to recover from a foot injury until next Monday, which might be extended to an indeterminate date. Penang Chief Minister Chow
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Strong Malaysia-Japan ties key to sustainable economic growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Effective collaboration between Malaysia and Japan is essential to driving sustainable economic growth and development, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said that in this context, Malaysia appreciates the critical role played by Japan in
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PM congratulates ‘outstanding’ Pearly-Thinaah as country’s first women’s badminton pair to reach Olympic semis
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Pearly Tan and M Thinaah for becoming the first Malaysian women’s doubles badminton pair to reach the semi-finals of the Olympics. In a Facebook post, Anwar also
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Now, Johor says will close Larkin aquatic centre until January to ensure no longer contaminated
JOHOR BARU, Aug 1 — The state government has decided to close the Larkin Arena Aquatic Centre here until a re-opening in early January, following a public incident of infection believed to be linked to e-coli water contamination. State Youth,
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