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Hospitalised Najib still on MC for knee pain, 1MDB trial postponed again for two more days
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sick leave has been extended for another two days, as he is still on painkillers and undergoing treatment in the hospital for his right knee’s pain. Because Najib
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Warisan denies Shafie’s alleged Sulu Sultanate connection, questions govt on non-citizen influx
PENAMPANG, Sept 12 — Parti Warisan wants the authorities to investigate a news portal for defamation after claiming that party president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal was friendly with the Sulu Sultanate. Parti Warisan Youth chief Terence Au said an article
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Sabah AG seeks role in Territorial Sea Act case, court to deliver verdict September 20
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 12 — A High Court here yesterday set September 20 to deliver its verdict on an application filed by the State Attorney General for leave to act as an amicus curiae in the Sabah Action Body Advocating
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MDEC drives RM1b revenue by integrating 140 AI firms into Malaysia’s growing digital ecosystem
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has successfully incorporated 140 local artificial intelligence (AI) providers into its digital AI ecosystem. It said that it managed to generate RM1 billion in revenue through its various initiatives.
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‘Abang Bas’ charged again over offensive TikTok comments involving child
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — A TikTok user known as ‘Abang Bas’ was charged again today in the Sessions Court here, this time for allegedly posting an offensive comment in a video on his account earlier this month. According to
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KK closes Tanjung Aru park after otter attack on joggers
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) yesterday ordered the immediate closure of the Perdana Park in Tanjung Aru after three people were injured by a group of otters there. Kotak Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Sabin
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Conference of Rulers has final say on mandatory halal certification for restaurants
SHANGHAI, Sept 12 — Any decision on the proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all restaurants and food operators is under the jurisdiction of the Conference of Rulers, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He
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Govt secures stay of High Court ruling on ‘Duta enclave’ land transfer to Semantan Estate pending appeal
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 — The government today succeeded in its application to stay the High Court’s decision ordering it to transfer ownership of 263.272 acres (106.542 hectares) of land in Mukim Batu here to Semantan Estate Sdn Bhd pending
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PAS leaders urge youth members to learn Mandarin, Tamil to bridge racial divides
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12— PAS Youth members have been urged to learn vernacular languages to build better connections with non-Malay communities, with both the party’s Youth Chief and Deputy President highlighting the importance of overcoming language barriers. Malaysiakini reported PAS Youth
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Selangor Islamic body probes GISBH links to Al-Arqam after police raids on 18 premises
SHAH ALAM, Sept 12 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is closely monitoring activities linked to Global Ikhwan Services & Business Holdings (GISBH) due to their association with the controversial Al-Arqam and Rufaqa’ groups, said JAIS director Datuk Mohd
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