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Mapim says eight aid workers killed in Gaza during Israeli bombing
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Eight humanitarian workers from the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (Mapim) were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Saturday. According to an Astro Awani report, the attack occurred around 1:30 pm
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National unity minister condemns attack on non-Muslim for eating during Ramadan
JOHOR BARU, March 17 —The incident in which a non-Muslim was scolded and slapped while eating at a convenience store in a shopping mall during Ramadan was an act of provocation that went against the spirit of unity and harmony
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Men with guns at Ipoh college part of counter-terror drill, police say
IPOH, March 17 — Police have urged the public not to be alarmed over masked men seen carrying weapons at the Politeknik Ungku Omar this morning, saying they were part of a counter-terrorism training exercise. The small-scale drill involved the
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Ismail Sabri back at MACC to start another day of questioning
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has returned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here to continue his questioning over a case involving RM177 million in seized assets. He arrived close to 10am to
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Negeri Sembilan seeks federal aid to fast-track Linggi ORS, Sabo Dam projects
TAMPIN, March 17 — Negeri Sembilan has sought federal support to expedite the implementation of the Linggi off-river storage facility (ORS) and Sabo Dam projects. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said these two projects are crucial to prevent a
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Two Kedah graftbusters nabbed for bribery
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two of its officials in Kedah on suspicion of bribery. Free Malaysia Today reported a MACC source as saying the men allegedly solicited and received a RM1,500 bribe from
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Fahmi announces bid for PKR vice-president post in upcoming party elections
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — PKR Information Chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yesterday announced his candidacy for the party’s vice- president post in the party elections in May. The Communications Minister and Lembah Pantai MP said the decision was made after
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Johor police probe viral slapping incident involving Chinese man accused of not fasting
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Johor Bahru Utara police have opened an investigation into an incident involving a Chinese man who was slapped by a stranger at a mall in Johor Bahru. The victim alleged that the middle-aged man slapped
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KTMB announces special Aidilfitri express trains to north of peninsula
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced the launch of the Ekspres Lambaian Aidilfitri Edisi Utara, a special northbound train service for the Hari Raya season. The train will operate four trips, with tickets going
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National Aidilfitri celebration to be in Melaka this year
MELAKA, March 17 — Melaka has been chosen as the host for the National Aidilfitri Madani Celebration 2025, which will take place on April 5 at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh. The event, which will be
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