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Federal Court dismisses two ex-1MDB board members’ bid to exit US$6.59b lawsuit, they remain as third parties against Irwan, Arul Kanda
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — Two former board members of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) will remain as third parties in the 1MDB US$6.59 billion lawsuit that was filed against former 1MDB chairman Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah and former 1MDB
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Israeli man’s trial for firearms and ammunition charges adjourned to tomorrow due to lack of Hebrew interpreter
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The trial of an Israeli man, Avitan Shalom, who is charged with two counts of possessing 200 bullets and trafficking six firearms at the Sessions Court here today was adjourned to tomorrow due to the
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Road Transport Dept to implement bodycams for improved enforcement transparency and safety, says transport minister
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the Road Transport Department (RTD) will introduce bodycams for its personnel to enhance enforcement transparency. Speaking at a press conference following the Ministry’s 2025 New Year briefing, he stated that
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1MDB trial cut short after lawyer claims Najib didn’t sleep for days ahead of ‘house arrest’ challenge hearing
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial ended barely after one hour today, as the former prime minister was feeling unwell after having been too excited to sleep ahead of this morning’s Court of Appeal
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Home minister clarifies no order received for Najib’s house arrest from Pardons Board, only sentence reduction
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail clarified today that the Prisons Department has not received any directive from the Pardons Board regarding placing Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest. He said that the only
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Monsoon surge to bring heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas to eastern and southern Peninsula from Jan 9 to Jan 13
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of heavy and continuous rain in the eastern and southern parts of the Peninsula starting this Thursday (Jan 9) until Jan 13. MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd
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Police opens investigation paper on Najib solidarity gathering in Putrajaya, to call individuals for statement
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — Police will open an investigation paper regarding the gathering held at the Palace of Justice today. Putrajaya district police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said several individuals would be called in to have their statements recorded
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High Court dismisses judicial review bid over ‘Mentega Terbang’ ban, upholds govt decision on screening and publicity
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The High Court today dismissed a judicial review application filed by the director and producer of the film “Mentega Terbang” against the ban on its screening and publicity. Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh delivered the ruling
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Sun bear to be face of Visit Malaysia Year 2026, symbol of conservation and charm
SEPANG, Jan 6 — The endangered Malayan sun bear is the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign mascot, symbolising the country’s commitment to wildlife conservation, Tourism Malaysia announced today. The two versions of the sun bear — male and female —
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PM Anwar launches Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign with focus on sustainable tourism
SEPANG, Jan 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, emphasising the importance of sustainable tourism that benefits both the economy and local communities. He highlighted that Malaysia must strike a balance between
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