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Photographer to be charged at PJ court today for alleged assault of fashion designers, debt dispute believed behind attack
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — A photographer, suspected of injuring two fashion designers at an awards event the day before yesterday, will be charged at the Petaling Jaya Magistrates’ Court today. Petaling Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Shahrulnizam Ja’afar
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Pet albino python’s freedom briefly lived, thanks to Sarawak Bomba
MIRI, Jan 10 — An escaped pet snake’s attempt to enjoy the great outdoors here was cut short last night when it was quickly captured by Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel. Lutong Fire Station chief Henry Jugah said a
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Two suspects to be charged today, says Johor top cop
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Two suspects detained in connection with a group armed robbery in Muar, which recently went viral on social media, will be brought before the Muar Magistrates Court today. Johor police chief, Datuk M Kumar, said
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Sabah police, navy investigate suspected WWII bomb near Pulau Sibuan substation, island’s reopening uncertain
SEMPORNA, Jan 9 — Police are continuing their investigation into a suspected bomb-like object, found yesterday in the waters of Pulau Sibuan Substation in Tun Sakaran Marine Park. Semporna police chief Supt Mohd Sabri Zainol said the Royal Malaysia Police
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Onn Hafiz leads Johor mission to Qatar to boost investments and tourism in state
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 9 — The Johor government will hold meetings with Qatari government representatives and companies that can potentially boost the economy and attract investments, thus creating more job opportunities in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi,
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Diesel and RON97 prices rise by 5 sen at RM3.33 per litre, RON95 remains at RM2.05
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The retail price of RON95 will remain unchanged at RM2.05 per litre, while the price of RON97 will increase by five sen from RM3.28 to RM3.33 per litre from Jan 9 to 15. The Ministry
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Second finance minister predicts FDI and domestic growth to drive Malaysia’s economy above 5pc in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Malaysia’s economic growth is poised to sustain last year’s momentum, with expectations to surpass 5 per cent in 2025, supported by strong foreign direct investments and local funds. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah
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MACC arrests 13 more inspectors over heavy vehicle inspection bribery syndicate
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested another 13 vehicle inspection officers at a vehicle inspection centre in the capital on suspicion of their involvement in a syndicate that approves the inspection of heavy vehicles. According
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PM Anwar says Malaysia will double down on Asean power grid and global market leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will double down on its geographical centrality this year as a conduit for electricity, talent and supply chain diversification. Referring specifically to the ASEAN Power Grid connecting
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Japan-Malaysia ties in focus as PM Ishiba begins two-day official visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will make a two-day official visit to Malaysia beginning Thursday, his first visit to the country since assuming office in October 2024. According to a statement from Wisma Putra (Malaysia’s
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