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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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Nearly 84,000 students nationwide to join anti-dropout programme targeting literacy, SPM success, and STEM engagement
BATANG KALI, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) today announced a new programme aimed at curbing school dropouts and boosting the academic performance of 83,752 students in schools nationwide. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the programme, called
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Penang police kill two Vietnamese factory robbers in predawn shootout at Bukit Panchor
SEBERANG PERAI, Sept 27 — Two Vietnamese men, suspected of being members of a syndicate behind a spate of factory and office thefts in Penang and Kedah, were shot dead by police early this morning In the 3.20am incident, a
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Celebrity preacher PU Azman jailed 24 years, two strokes of rotan after guilty verdict on sexual assault charges against male teen
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Celebrity preacher Azman Syah Alias or better known as PU Azman was sentenced to 24 years in prison with two strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court in Klang today, after being found guilty
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Perak MB to meet Sultan Nazrin to present report on GISBH activities in the state
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad will meet with the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, to present a full report regarding the activities of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) in the state soon. He
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As tourist arrivals rise, Terengganu islands close resorts and hotels in preparation for northeast monsoon
MARANG, Sept 27 — Terengganu’s famed resorts on its South China Sea islands will be closed temporarily as preparations for the October-March northeastern monsoon season that brings heavy rains and often floods to the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Terengganu
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Trader, 71, falls for online job scam and loses over RM290,000 in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 27 — A 71-year-old woman lost RM291,200 after falling victim to an online part-time job scam. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim, a trader from Kuala Terengganu, had been in contact
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A RM325m empire spanning the globe from Sarajevo to Saudi Arabia and the UK
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Operating 415 business outlets across 20 countries, Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) — the conglomerate at the centre of shocking child abuse allegations — reportedly owns assets worth RM325 million. The organisation, established
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JPA orders halt to disciplinary actions against civil servants accused of ‘enticing’ married women, nine months after law ruled unconstitutional
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The federal government has finally ordered the withdrawal of any ongoing disciplinary proceedings against civil servants accused or convicted under Section 498 of the Penal Code (Act 574). This follows the Federal Court’s decision on
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61,397 voters to cast their ballots tomorrow
KLUANG, Sept 27 — A total of 61,397 voters will cast their ballots in the Mahkota state by-election tomorrow. Polling will be from 8am to 6pm.A total of 109 polling streams have been made available at 20 centres.The counting of
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