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High Court rules police overstepped authority when blocking Bar Council’s 2022 judicial independence march
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The High Court here today ruled that the police had acted ultra vires (beyond powers) to impose a condition that absolutely prohibited the Malaysian Bar Council’s assembly and march, dubbed the Walk for Judicial Independence in
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Lorry driver claims trial to causing death of Singaporean child
JOHOR BARU, March 20 — A lorry driver pleaded not guilty to three charges of driving under the influence of drugs, resulting in the death of a Singaporean child and injuries to two individuals on Jalan Pantai, Johor Baru, on
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Civil servant remanded for Prophet comments on Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Police have arrested a civil servant suspected of posting comments insulting Prophet Muhammad SAW on Facebook recently. According to national news agency Bernama, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the arrest was made
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State govt will ‘act immediately’, assures Onn Hafiz as over 1,000 evacuated in Johor
JOHOR BARU, March 20 — The Johor government will not compromise with any party that takes lightly or delays the implementation of flood mitigation projects in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today. He said the Irrigation
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Melaka police arrest teacher who yanked primary schoolkid’s hair in class
MELAKA, March 20 — A teacher has been arrested by police on suspicion of hitting a female pupil with a book and pulling her hair near her ear while in class, causing the child to suffer trauma. According to a
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Syed Saddiq’s conviction appeal extended as prosecution’s submission runs long
PUTRAJAYA, March 20 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s appeal against his conviction and sentence for corruption will continue on April 17 with the resumption of the prosecution’s arguments. Today was the second of a scheduled two-day hearing before
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Penang urges firms to step up for scholarship feeding them STEAM talent
GEORGE TOWN, March 20 — The state government is appealing for corporate sponsorship of the Penang Future Foundation (PFF) scholarship scheme that is at risk of running out of funds. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the PFF is
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Jakel Trading says will pay to move Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The owner of the land occupied by the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple has agreed to bear the costs of its relocation. According to Free Malaysia Today, Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd confirmed ongoing discussions with the
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Welcoming demolition pause, century-old Hindu temple in Masjid India seeks amicable outcome with DBKL and landowner Jakel
PETALING JAYA, March 20 — A pre-independence Hindu temple, the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple along Jalan Munshi Abdullah near Masjid India, has welcomed Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to not demolish its structure pending relocation talks. Representing the temple,
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Police refute claims drug addicts were behind forest, plantation blaze
KUANTAN, March 20 — Police have refuted claims that the fire at a forest and pineapple plantation near Kampung Cenderawasih, Pekan, covering 113 hectares since March 7, was caused by drug addicts using the forest as a hideout. Pahang police
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