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1MDB calls Najib’s bid for post-2018 board minutes a ‘fishing expedition’ in RM2.27b trial
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is trying to fish for evidence by seeking all the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) meeting minutes from 2018 to 2024 while defending himself in his trial involving RM2.27 billion
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Education Ministry stresses food safety awareness after 10-year-old dies choking on gummy
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken appropriate steps to raise awareness among students and parents to buy the right food at the right place, said director-general of Education Azman Adnan. He said the awareness is
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Five eateries in Penang’s Bandar Baru Air Itam shut down for 14 days
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 21 — The Penang City Council (MBPP) has ordered the closure of five food premises in the Bandar Baru Air Itam area after discovering cockroach and rat droppings, along with unsatisfactory hygiene conditions. MBPP said that the
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King’s health improves, set to return to Malaysia tomorrow
MANAMA, Feb 21 — The health condition of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has significantly improved after receiving conservative treatment, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said he had the opportunity to seek an audience
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Labuan house fire death toll rises to four as 12-year-old boy succumbs to injuries
LABUAN, Feb 21 — The death toll from the late-night house fire at Lazenda 2 Kerupang has risen to four. Labuan police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim said the family of the survivors informed the police at 5 pm today
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Perhilitan deploys trap after 3m-long crocodile spotted in river near Mid Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has reportedly set up a trap after a three-metre crocodile rwas sighted in a river near Mid Valley Megamall. Federal Territories Perhilitan director Ishak Muhammad was quoted telling
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Ten-year-old boy dies after choking on gummy candy in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 21 — The 10-year-old boy, who had been in a critical condition at at the Penang Hospital (HPP) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) after reportedly choking on a gummy candy, died last night. The news was confirmed
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Malaysia prioritising Islamic fintech, education in Bahrain collaboration
MANAMA, Feb 21 — Several new cooperation agreements discussed during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s inaugural official visit to Bahrain, including on financial technology (fintech), are expected to be formalised before May. Anwar said that particular focus was given
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Nadma delivers 650 tonnes of flood aid worth RM35m, thanks to collaborative efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — A total of 650 tonnes of aid worth RM35 million, contributed by various parties, has been successfully distributed to flood victims nationwide during the 2024/2025 Northeast Monsoon (MTL) season. National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general
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PM Anwar defends Malaysia’s pro-Palestine stance, rebuffs claims on Hamas-Israel pressure
MANAMA, Feb 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue to champion the plight of the Palestinian people and their nation, which faces oppression and brutality. Responding to an international media report claiming he had been
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