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Terengganu lecturer claims trial to sexual acts using objects, unnatural intercourse charges involving students
CHUKAI, March 27 — A lecturer at a local skills institute was charged at the Kemaman Sessions Court today with eight counts of committing sexual acts involving objects and unnatural intercourse with two of his students last year. Ahmad Syahir
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AirAsia denies engine fire on flight AK128, says technical issue from damaged duct led to KLIA return
SEPANG, March 27 — AirAsia has confirmed that there was no engine fire on flight AK128, which performed a safe air return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 this morning, approximately two hours after takeoff. In a statement,
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MAHB eyes more European long-haul flights this year to boost global connectivity
PERTH, March 27 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is setting its sights on increasing long-haul flights, particularly from among European carriers, as Malaysia seeks to strengthen its global connectivity. Senior general manager, strategy, Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin said
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Perlis Customs seize RM11.6m meth haul as smugglers abandon boat
KANGAR, March 27 — Perlis Customs (JKDM) foiled an attempt to smuggle 363 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine worth over RM11 million during a patrol in the waters off Kuala Perlis near here on Monday. Perlis Customs director Ismail Hashim said
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Let police investigate soldier’s death in Miri camp after two detained, no link to UPNM incidents
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is leaving it to the police to conduct an investigation into the death of Private Muhammad Muqriz Aseri from the Sri Miri Camp, Sarawak on Monday. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled
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Previously pleading guilty, teen now claims trial for alleged assault of girl in Batang Kali mosque
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — A disabled teen who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of physically assaulting a girl at a mosque in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor, changed his plea at the Ampang Sessions Court here today. The 19-year-old
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Online shopping scams surge 36.9pc in Malaysia, losses exceed RM19m since January
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Online purchase fraud cases have risen by 36.9 per cent from Jan 1 to Monday (March 24), compared with the same period last year, with 2,328 cases recorded, resulting in losses exceeding RM19 million. Bukit
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Najib was a suspect in police’s CBT probe as 1MDB money flowed into his account, investigator tells court
PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — Then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was a suspect in the police’s investigation of criminal breach of trust (CBT) offences linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the High Court heard today. Senior assistant commissioner R.
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Penang to face 60-hour statewide water disruption starting April 25 for RM25m pipeline upgrade
GEORGE TOWN, March 27 — There will be a scheduled water supply interruption (SWSI) in Penang affecting 341,708 consumers in all five districts in the state between April 25 and 28. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the SWSI
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JPA spearheads public sector reform with Iltizam Bill to enhance efficiency, governance
PUTRAJAYA, March 26 — The Public Service Department (JPA) is acting as the lead agency in the formulation, coordination and implementation of the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025 (Iltizam). In a statement today, JPA said the implementation of the
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