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Ex-1MDB lawyer Jasmine Loo says ‘inappropriate to comment’ on witness protection status in civil court hearing against Riza Aziz; admits to tax evasion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Jasmine Loo, the former general counsel of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), today declined to confirm or deny if she is in a witness protection programme during her testimony in court. Her refusal came while she

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Putrajaya announces toll-free highway travel for two days before Deepavali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The government has announced a toll exemption for the Deepavali holiday, which will begin at 12:01am on October 29 until 11:59pm on October 30. According to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Lingi, the exemption

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After decades, Dr Siti Hasmah finally reveals irritation she has put up with all her life

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali has asked people to stop calling her “Siti Hasmah”, saying this was a name given to her when she and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad moved here from Kedah. In

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Najib’s apology doesn’t stop 1MDB case from being crime

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s apology to Malaysians over the 1MDB scandal does not change the fact that crimes were committed, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke. As debate continued over Najib’s apology last

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Job opportunities for 1,400 prospects at Machang Rehab Centre aims to break the cycle of reoffending

MACHANG, Oct 28 — A total of 1,400 prospects classified as Licensed Free Persons (OBB) at the Machang Rehabilitation Centre (PPA) have been offered employment opportunities across various fields, aimed at transforming their futures, from January to October this year.

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Govts fall and nations crumble due to corruption and greed, never from helping poor

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that efforts taken by the government to help the people, especially those in need, will not lead to its downfall because the main cause of such a situation

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Leaders must welcome apologies from anyone, Zahid says of Najib’s 1MDB mea culpa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today called on sceptics to accept the apology for the 1MDB scandal issued by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Zahid, who is also Umno president,

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Appeals Court allows Daim’s wife Nai’mah to delay paying back RM313.82m income tax arrears

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — Toh Puan Nai’mah Abdul Khalid, the wife of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin was granted a temporary stay by the Court of Appeal today to delay payment of RM313.82 million in income tax arrears to

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