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RM94m found in former minister’s home? No such thing, MACC says rebutting Pendang MP’s claim
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has today denied claims that cash worth RM94 million was found at the home of a former minister. In a press statement, the MACC stressed that its chief commissioner has never
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China’s President Xi to host dinner for PM Anwar at Beijing’s Great Hall of People during working visit
SHANGHAI, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will receive a great honour since Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to host a dinner for him at The Great Hall of People in Beijing on Nov 7. “This
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Jho Low and Eric Tan spent RM57m in 1MDB money in Las Vegas casino, UK financial fraud investigator tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — A UK-based financial fraud investigator, Richard Templeman told the High Court here today that 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) fund of US$13 million was used for casino by two ‘players’ at Las Vegas Sands LLC in
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Proton Saga that plunged into Taman Lembah Maju slope in landslide already retrieved
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Proton Saga which fell into the slope area during a landslide in Taman Lembah Maju at around 4 am today has been retrieved. The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcement personnel, together with Pandan
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‘Without boundaries, freedom courts disaster’: Fahmi vows no censorship under social media licensing, but will crack down on unlawful content
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that the government will not censor the local internet under the upcoming social media regulatory licence framework. However, Fahmi said that this does not mean that illegal content can be
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Customs says didn’t pay for D-G’s family holiday to Bangkok
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Customs Department has denied allegations circulating on social media that its director-general misused government funds for a personal vacation in Bangkok, Thailand. According to the viral post, Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin allegedly travelled
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Umno Youth chief wants full-blown royal inquiry on FashionValet, NAFAS losses
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh today proposed a royal commission of inquiry into the losses incurred at sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional through investments in Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd. He said the losses
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Major highways still clear heading to Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Traffic flow on main expressways leading into the Klang Valley remains under control this morning, although an increase is anticipated by noon as city residents return to the capital following last Thursday’s Deepavali holiday. According
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Human skeleton, bones discovered in Penang durian farm
BALIK PULAU, Nov 3 — A skeleton believed to be human was found in a durian farm on Jalan Besar Pulau Betong, here on Friday, said South West district police chief ACP Sazalee Adam. Sazalee said police received information regarding
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AirAsia president Aireen Omar clears FashionValet of fraud claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Capital A Group (formerly AirAsia Group) president Aireen Omar has rejected allegations of fraud and abuse behind the losses at Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd, saying she was privy to its finances as a director. In
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