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Celebrity preacher PU Azman sent to Kajang Prison after court denies stay of jail sentence
KLANG, Sept 27 — Celebrity preacher Azman Syah Alias, better known as PU Azman, was sent to Kajang Prison today to begin his 24-year prison sentence after the court dismissed his bid to stay the execution of the punishment. Judge
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Coffee shop owners plead for delay in smoking law enforcement, say seven-day notice just isn’t enough time
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The sudden implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) would be a heavy burden on thousands of coffee shop operators nationwide, said Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors’ General
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‘Not my job to micromanage SRC funds, the board of directors should,’ Najib tells court as he dodges questions again on US$120m origin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the High Court here today that he was not responsible for the micro-management of SRC International Sdn Bhd’s funds, as the responsibilities lay with the company’s board
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BMW i8 bursts into flames on Kesas Highway, driver escapes unharmed
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — A BMW i8 hybrid sports car was completely destroyed after it caught fire on the Kesas Highway this afternoon, though the driver managed to escape without injury. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department reported
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Four individuals granted three-day remand extension from today
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Four individuals have been granted a three-day remand extension to assist in the investigation related to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH), following the expiration of their initial remand today. The remand application was submitted by
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MACC denies claims of pressure to halt probe into individuals involved in a company’s share purchases
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied recent allegations published by a local and international news portal claiming that it received instructions from certain parties to cease investigations into specific individuals involved in a company’s
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Miri man on trial for allegedly misappropriating over RM349,000 from erroneously credited RM10m bank windfall
MIRI, Sept 27 — An unemployed man here has claimed trial to 34 charges of misappropriating RM349,200, which was part of the RM10 million mistakenly deposited into his bank account. Andrian Pahang Gau, 24, from Lambir pleaded not guilty in
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New species named after Lim Kit Siang for his contributions to Penang, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — A newly discovered orchid species from Thailand has been named “Den. Lim Kit Siang” in honour of Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang, recognising his contributions to Penang and Malaysia. The orchid symbolises endurance, purity, and
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Suspected chemical waste dumped in Sungai Buloh drain: Selangor police chief says probe underway
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of eight barrels containing suspected chemical waste dumped in a drain at Kampung Desa Aman, Sungai Buloh, on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said
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Penang cops nab Malaysian duo suspected behind six robberies in Seberang Perai
SEBERANG PERAI, Sept 27 — Two Malaysian men aged 29 and 30 who are suspected to be involved in a string of robberies in Central Seberang Perai are currently under police custody. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the
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