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High Court dismisses Najib’s bid for permanent stay of RM6.6b IPIC trial, allows submissions on DNAA
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The High Court today dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for a ‘permanent stay’ of his criminal breach of trust (CBT) trial involving RM6.64 billion in government funds. High Court judge Datuk
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Jais must ensure all Islamic preachers in Selangor accredited by Mais to uphold accurate teachings
SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah (faith), syariah (Islamic law), the teachings of tasawwuf
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Govt to table Communications and Multimedia Act amendments on cyber threats, fake news in December, Online Safety Bill to follow
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) were approved by the Cabinet last Friday and are expected to be tabled in Parliament next month, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie
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Govt to amend laws before multi-lane fast flow system rollout to curb toll evasion by highway users, says deputy works minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The government needs to amend certain acts before the Multi Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) toll payment system is implemented to prevent an increase in highway users who evade paying tolls. Deputy Minister of Works Datuk
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Johor ustaz claims trial to seven counts of rape, sexual assault of disabled teen
JOHOR BARU, Nov 25 — A 34-year-old religious teacher claimed trial in the Sessions Court here after he was charged with seven counts of rape and physical sexual assault of a disabled student. The accused, Mohd Zulkurnain Mohd Zain, pleaded
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Over a thousand park-and-ride spots planned at nine LRT stations in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 — A total of 1,100 parking spots will be available at nine Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations in Penang as part of a ‘park and ride’ facility to encourage greater use of the LRT system. State
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Authorities launch SAR after teacher falls into Sungai Pahang while retrieving chair
KUANTAN, Nov 25 — A 53-year-old teacher is feared to have drowned while fishing in Sungai Pahang near the Chenor jetty in Maran, here, yesterday evening. Maran District Malaysian Civil Defence Force (MCDF) officer Captain Mohd Nor Azhar Yusof said
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PM Anwar, Yoon review 64 years of Malaysia-South Korea relations, plan future cooperation
SEOUL, Nov 25 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today met with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office, here. The two leaders, accompanied by several ministers, held a bilateral meeting starting at 11.10am
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Sarawak eyes airline ownership as MASwings deal set for finalisation next month, says premier
KUCHING, Nov 25 — Sarawak is set to finalise the sale and purchase agreement for MASwings, a subsidiary regional airline of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), by next month, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the
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BN grassroots receptive to collaboration with Pakatan, efforts to continue
IPOH, Nov 25 — Acceptance among Barisan Nasional (BN) grassroots members regarding the coalition’s collaboration with Pakatan Harapan (PH) has been positive, said BN secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. However, Zambry noted that strengthening grassroots acceptance of the
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