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Unemployed pair, including nephew, charged with murder of man, adopted son in Kedah
ALOR SETAR, Feb 3 — Two unemployed men were charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today with the murders of two individuals, including an elderly man, at a house in Tongkang Yard last month. No pleas were recorded from Mohd
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‘Small, small, don’t worry’: Anwar assures public on electricity tariff hike, clarifies confusion over 14pc increase
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has assured that the electricity tariffs for users in Peninsular Malaysia, under the implementation of the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT), will not be a disadvantage to the public. He
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Appellate court sets May 6 for ruling on govt’s appeal against pension adjustment for MAF retirees
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 3 — The Court of Appeal has set May 6 this year to deliver its decision on an appeal by the government, Malaysian Armed Forces Council and two other parties, against a ruling that granted pension adjustments for
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DAP Penang slams PAS over comments on Chinese family names, offers to provide cultural course
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 3 — DAP Penang has announced its readiness to seek funding and support from prominent cultural figures to organise a course for PAS leaders and members. The initiative aims to resolve misconceptions and myths surrounding Chinese family
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Home minister reveals possible drug, arms smuggling ties in Jan 24 MMEA maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that preliminary investigations into the maritime incident involving Indonesian nationals on January 24 suggest possible involvement in illegal activities. He said that the investigation is conducted
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Government clinic waiting times slashed from three hours to just 30 minutes through digital transformation, says Dzulkefly
PETALING JAYA, Jan 3 — The waiting time for treatment at government clinics is now down from three hours to just 30 minutes. As reported by Utusan Malaysia, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this achievement is possible through
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King tells Malaysia to take the lead and steer Asean right on peace and justice even for a ‘single coral in the middle of the ocean’
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Malaysia needs to demonstrate its bold leadership and show its South-east Asian neighbours the path forward, His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim said today. He noted Malaysia’s chairmanship of Asean and highlighted the
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King calls for vigilance against online scams and slander on social media, tells govt to go digital and cut red tape
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians to remain vigilant against cybercrime. He cautioned the public against falling victim to online financial scams and identity theft. “I also remind the public
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In clear message at start of Parliament, Sultan Ibrahim tells MPs to serve nation, not their own interests
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — All MPs need to stop turning issues into political fodder for their personal or partisan benefit, His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim said in opening the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of
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‘Hangry’ man remanded three days for slapping wife over delayed chicken rice at Kota Warisan mall
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — A 50-year-old man was arrested and remanded for three days after slapping his wife, allegedly because she was late returning from buying chicken rice at a supermarket in Kota Warisan. Sepang District Police Chief Assistant
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