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MACC remands ex-CEO over RM360m false claims in RM1.3b highway project
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — A former chief executive officer of a company is on remand for three days until Monday for allegedly submitting claims containing false particulars amounting to RM360 million. The remand order was issued by Registrar Eleanor
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Veteran Sarawak journalist James Ritchie passes away at 75
KUCHING, May 3 — Veteran journalist James Ritchie passed away at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here today. He was 75 years old. Former State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Seri Jacob Robert Ridu, in a statement, confirmed this, saying
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Penang debunks viral airport fuel leak claims, confirms repairs completed in March
GEORGE TOWN, May 3 — Work to replace a plane’s oil pipe that was reported to have leaked at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) in Bayan Lepas, near here, was fully completed in March. Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee
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Police investigating human remains found in Triang, possibly linked to July 2024 missing person case
KUANTAN, May 3 — A man clearing some bushes behind a house in Felda Bukit Mendi, Triang, yesterday was shocked to find bones believed to be human remains. Bera police chief Supt Zulkiflee Nazir said the 51-year-old man stumbled upon
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MP Sim Tze Tzin proposes hospital in Bayan Baru, Health Minister cites land issue
GEORGE TOWN, May 3 — Bayan Baru Member of Parliament Sim Tze Tzin has submitted an official application to Health Minister Datuk Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for a government hospital (general hospital) to be built in the parliamentary constituency. He gave
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‘We dont care’ if defending Islam, Malay rights drives away your support, says Umno’s Akmal Saleh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has said that the party will not compromise on matters regarding Islam, Malay rights and the monarchy, even among political allies. In a Facebook post today, Akmal said
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Anwar plays down Rafizi’s month-long leave as rumours fly, says he wants ‘some time off too’
KUALA LANGAT, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today brushed off calls to cancel Rafizi Ramli’s month-long leave as critics questioned the economy minister’s absence amid an ongoing global trade tariff war. Anwar suggested there is nothing
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Consumer groups back medicine price display rule, say it tackles excessive mark-ups, protects rights
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The implementation of medicine price display at private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies, effective May 1, has been described as a commendable move to strengthen consumer rights in making informed decisions. National Consumer Action Council
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Health Ministry getting 66 new construction projects worth RM2.4b, says works minister
BUTTERWORTH, May 2 — The Public Works Department (JKR) is implementing 66 new construction projects for the Ministry of Health (MOH) under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), with a total cost of RM2.4 billion.
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Malaysia’s ageing navy to get major upgrade with five new combat and three mission ships, says deputy defence minister
SUBANG, May 2 — The Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) capability to defend national waters will be significantly enhanced with the procurement of five Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), scheduled to begin next year, said Deputy
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