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Fire Department targets 30-minute response for 12 accident hotspots on PLUS, LPT
KUCHING, March 20 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has identified 12 accident hotspots along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) and the East Coast Expressway (LPT). JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad yesterday said that in conjunction with the
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Johor couple, company director remanded over alleged RM8.4m false claims
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday remanded a married couple and a company director suspected of submitting claims containing false details related to the misappropriation of approximately RM8.4 million in company funds. According to sources,
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National Unity Minister urges action against Facebook user over alleged insult to Prophet Muhammad
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been urged to investigate and take action against a Facebook user for allegedly making remarks that insulted Prophet Muhammad on the platform. Issuing a stern
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MACC detains money changer in Ismail Sabri case, releases him due to heart condition
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday detained a money changer in connection with a corruption and money laundering case involving Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob before releasing him after he was found to have
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DAP not a religion, those labelling Syahredzan and Young Syefura as ‘infidels’ either ignorant or extremists
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — DAP’s Sheikh Omar Ali has urged critics against labelling fellow Malay party members Syahredzan Johan and Young Syefura Othman as “infidels” and “apostates” for their dedication to the party. The Johor DAP politician reiterated that
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Penang submits list of candidates for governor post to PMO
GEORGE TOWN, March 19 — The Penang state government has submitted names of potential candidates for the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri’s post to the Prime Minister’s Office. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the names have been forwarded to
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Penang seeks investors to develop international financial centre
GEORGE TOWN, March 19 — Penang has initiated a request for expressions of interest (EOI) to establish a Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state executive council has tasked Penang
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Two young siblings feared drowned in Batang Mukah river, search operation to resume
MUKAH, March 19 — Two siblings are feared to have drowned while bathing in Batang Mukah near Jalan Kampung Bedanga yesterday. Dexper Kiu Kuang Wei, 10, and his sister, Susie Kiu, seven, are believed to have been washed away by
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Ismail Sabri returns to MACC for further questioning in corruption, money laundering probe
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob returned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today for further questioning in an ongoing corruption and money laundering investigation. The Bera MP arrived at 9.57 am, marking
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Bella Astillah spotted at court in show of support for Syed Saddiq in appeal against Armada funds conviction
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Singer and actress Bella Astillah was spotted in court today, showing support for Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in his appeal against his conviction and sentence related to the Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds at
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