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Malaysia’s website blocks down 72pc, but hold the poppers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — A report on internet censorship here has found that there were 149 confirmed blocked websites as of June 2024, compared to 530 in its previous year’s edition. However, Sinar Project and Open Observatory of Network
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Mandatory pension contributions for foreign workers in Malaysia? A look at other countries that have implemented similar schemes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Come 2025, Malaysia would join the ranks of countries that have opted for compulsory coverage of employment-based pension savings schemes for legal foreign workers residing in the country. Why is Malaysia doing this? In welcoming the move,
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Customs Dept denies viral allegations of D-G’s interference in Sarawak luxury vehicle smuggling probe
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has denied claims that its director-general, Datuk , interfered in the arrest and investigation of a luxury vehicle smuggling syndicate in Sarawak. Customs deputy director-general (Enforcement and Compliance) Ribuan Abdullah emphasised
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Perak police arrest four men in connection with Bidor factory worker’s murder, investigating motive
IPOH, Oct 23 — Police have arrested four men, including two foreign nationals, in connection with the murder of a man in Bidor on Monday. Tapah district police chief Supt Mohd Naim Asnawi said the suspects were arrested separately yesterday
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Man known as ‘Cicak’ nabbed for alleged role in 22 Melaka break-ins, RM150,000 worth of goods seized
MELAKA, Oct 23 — Police have arrested a man known as ‘Cicak’ on suspicion of being involved in 22 house break-ins around Melaka Tengah and Alor Gajah since early this year. Melaka Deputy Police chief Datuk Md Nazri Zawawi said
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Cops searching for suspects who threw firecrackers that sparked fire at Kuching nightspot, causing RM97,000 in damages
KUCHING, Oct 23 — Police are actively tracking down all suspects involved in an arson case on Monday that left an entertainment outlet at Jalan Stutong here with damages estimated at RM97,000. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah
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Civil servants want to clock in past retirement to keep mind, body ticking
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The majority of civil servants polled for a study on retirement cited the need to be mentally and physically active as the primary reason for wanting to work after retirement, with income only coming in
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Sibu man gets three years’ jail for hitting 75-year-old father with aluminium rod over money
SIBU, Oct 23 — The Magistrates’ Court here today sentenced a 46-year-old man to three years in prison for voluntarily causing hurt to his own father. Nazri Yakup pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 324 of the Penal Code
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GISBH CEO, wife, Abuya’s son, others charged with organised crime activity
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) chief executive officer Datuk Nasiruddin Mohd Ali, and his wife, Azura Md Yusof, were charged today at the Selayang Sessions Court with being part of an organised crime group. National
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SAR ongoing for Myanmar man who fell into river from docked ship at Sarikei jetty
SARIKEI, Oct 23 — A search-and-rescue (SAR) has been launched to find a crew member of a ship, docked at a jetty near Taman Susur Jambu here yesterday. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak operations centre, in a statement, said
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