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Cops weighing remand extension of four including top broadcasting officer in money laundering case, Khairy probe on Najib house arrest claim to wrap up in a week
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The police will assess whether to extend the remand period or complete the investigation into four individuals, including a top management officer of a local broadcasting company, who are suspected of being involved in a
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Fifth victim dies in horrific Kuching crash involving three cars and two motorcycles
KUCHING, Jan 14 — The horrific accident at Jalan Teo Kui Seng has claimed the life of a fifth victim, who died at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). According to sources, the deceased is a 15-year-old male who was in
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Loke vows to stay ‘at arm’s length’ in Penang LRT land acquisition talks
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today the federal government will continue to “negotiate at arm’s length” to keep the Penang light rail transit project cost as low as possible, even though the state’s chief minister
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M Anwar talks FDI, green energy and Malaysia’s role as Asean chair with economist Jeffrey Sachs ahead of Dubai meet
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held a meeting with world-renowned economics professor Jeffrey D. Sachs of Columbia University. The two men discussed several matters related to sustainable development, green energy and the role
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PM Anwar to meet UAE leaders in Dubai, focus on energy, AI, and business partnerships
ABU DHABI, Jan 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on a three-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since Sunday, is scheduled to have an audience with the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister
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What is Pongal and how is it celebrated in Malaysia?
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Come January 14, the Tamil community will ring in Pongal, an annual harvest festival celebrated with traditional fervour and flavours. The four-day-long festival marks the start of the Thai month — the tenth month in
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Kota Tinggi logs most flood evacuees in Johor even as numbers drop; Sarawak opens one shelter in Kanowit
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The number of flood evacuees in Johor dropped this morning compared to last night, and a temporary relief centre (PPS) has been opened in Sarawak. As of 11 am, the number of evacuees in Johor
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Domestic Trade Ministry nab three Melaka restaurant operators for hoarding 294kg sugar, flour, cooking oil without permits
MELAKA, Jan 13 — Three restaurant operators are facing legal action for the illegal hoarding of subsidised controlled goods following the Op Kita Gempur operation in Melaka yesterday. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN), Melaka director, Norena Jaafar,
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Dr M fails court bid to attend Batu Puteh RCI with lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The High Court here today dismissed a judicial review application by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for him and his lawyer to be present during the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) proceedings regarding the handling of
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Mum and baby missing from Negeri Sembilan found safe in Melaka, says left left Felda home voluntarily
SEREMBAN, Jan 13 — A young mother who was reported missing when she failed to return home after leaving the house in Felda Sungai Kelamah here with her two-month-old daughter has been found safe in Melaka. Tampin district police chief
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