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Musa Aman sworn in as Sabah governor
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 1 — Tun Musa Aman took the oath of office as the 11th Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah during a ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu here today. Musa, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, arrived
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Singaporean and Malaysian who hit JB policemen arrested after 70km car chase
JOHOR BARU, Jan 1 — Two policemen were injured after they were hit by a car escaping a narcotics stop in Jalan Persiaran Alif Harmoni here yesterday. The suspects, a 38-year-old Singaporean woman and a 49-year-old local man, then led
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Jawi investigates zikir performance in Setapak graveyard
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 1 — The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has recorded statements from individuals who allegedly performed zikir in an unusual manner at a cemetery in Setapak, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr
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Sibu manager falls for fake investment scam through social media app, loses RM240,000
SIBU, Jan 1 — A manager in his 50s here lost RM240,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scam offering quick profits. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim was contacted by the suspect through a social
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Indonesian woman found dead in Bandar Kinrara budget hotel room on New Year’s Eve
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — An Indonesian woman was found dead in a budget hotel room in Bandar Kinrara, Selangor last night. The woman’s body was discovered by a hotel worker about 9pm and reported to the management, which informed
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JPJ investigates Wangsa Maju Puspakom staff for passing unsafe vehicle, might involve MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The two Puspakom staff members who allegedly approved a vehicle later deemed unsafe by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be referred to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) if evidence of integrity-related wrongdoing is found.
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Penang deputy CM Jagdeep no longer a director at parent of state water company after missing too many meetings
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 1 — Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo has been removed as a non-executive director of PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB), the parent company of the state’s water treatment and supply utility, effective December 31, 2024.
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King, Queen wish Malaysians happy 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their warmest greetings for the New Year 2025. Their Majesties conveyed their greetings through a post on
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