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Malaysia to see new personal data protection guidelines and standards under PDP and Futurise collaboration
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 18 — The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Commissioner and Futurise Sdn Bhd will release four guidelines and one standard by early 2025, while the remaining three guidelines will be released in the third quarter of 2025. A joint
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Teen owes ‘ah long’ RM13,000 after trying to fulfil girlfriend’s craving for ‘siakap tiga rasa’
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — A 15-year-old teenager is reportedly RM13,000 in debt to loan sharks or “ah long”, among the many victims that are being assisted by an Islamic group called Darul Muttaqin (DM). The reason behind him turning
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Melaka revokes GISBH chairman Nasiruddin’s ‘Datuk’ title
MELAKA, Nov 18 — The Melaka state government today said it has revoked the “Datuk” title awarded to the chairman of controversial Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) Nasiruddin Mohd Ali. New Straits Times cited state secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad
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MyRentas QR Code trial for Malaysia-Singapore travellers to expand across more transport modes after reducing congestion
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The MyRentas QR code immigration clearance for Malaysia-Singapore travellers will be expanded to other modes of transport, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said today. He said that the trial phase involving motorcyclists and bus
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Sarawak police arrest man after suspected explosives found in Senadin mosque, later confirmed harmless
MIRI, Nov 18 — Police arrested a 32-year-old man yesterday following the discovery of two objects suspected to be explosive devices inside a mosque in Senadin. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect is a local man
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Whistleblowers must follow legal steps for protection, MACC assures confidentiality, protection within framework, says Azam Baki
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has guaranteed and is committed to protecting whistleblowers per the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the public often misunderstood the issue of whistleblowers,
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Brazil joins Malaysia in calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, formation of Palestine state as UN full member
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 — Malaysia and Brazil stressed the urgent need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to the ongoing conflict in Gaza as well as demanded Israel ensure unimpeded humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the occupied
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PM Anwar, Brazil’s Lula advocate reforms in international governance for a fairer world
RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil), Nov 18 — In a landmark statement of international cooperation, the leaders of Malaysia and Brazil pledged to work together for “a reinvigorated multilateral system, rooted in the principles of the United Nations Charter and international
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Police probe VIP escort crash on North-South Expressway after viral TikTok video
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is investigating a crash involving a civilian and a police vehicle believed to be escorting a VIP at Kilometre (KM) 259 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) on Saturday. Bukit Aman
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Lorry crashes into 11 cars, motorcycle on MRR2, injuring three, says Selangor Fire Dept
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Three individuals, including a woman, suffered minor injuries after a five-ton lorry rammed 11 cars and a motorcycle along the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) here yesterday. Selangor Fire and Rescue assistant operations director Ahmad
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