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Police confirm body found in Bangsar construction site is missing British tourist, no foul play suspected
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The body of a man who was discovered at a construction site in Bangsar yesterday has been confirmed to be that of missing Englishman Jordan Michael John Johnson-Doyle. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Rusdi
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Johor govt warns public to avoid middlemen scams over affordable housing
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 5 — The Johor government today reminded the public that no middlemen or agents have been appointed in the Johor Affordable Housing (RMMJ) application process. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor
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Khairy brushes off return to politics, says business is booming and Cabinet not in his plans
PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — Politician-turned-podcaster Khairy Jamaluddin today dismissed rumours that he would make a comeback to the government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The former minister who was expelled from Umno in 2023 said he is currently
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Putrajaya slams UN Security Council’s failure to pass Gaza ceasefire resolution after US veto
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian government today condemned the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) failure to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement published on the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s website,
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Bukit Aman nabs two over KLIA Haj scam, denies detaining stranded pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Federal police said today that two individuals were arrested for allegedly masterminding a Haj pilgrimage scam that saw several pilgrims stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department acting
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Nightly lane closures on Sungai Besi Expressway until November 30 for maintenance works
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd is carrying out scheduled road maintenance works along the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), starting from June 3 to November 30. The highway concessionaire, in a statement, announced that lane closures will
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GRS supreme council to hold meeting on potential partners, strategic goals for Sabah election
TUARAN, June 5 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Supreme Council will convene a meeting soon to determine the coalition’s strategic direction, including decisions on potential partners for the upcoming 17th Sabah State Election. GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said
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MACC seizes Ilham Tower again after getting approval linked to Daim’s family assets
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today said it has received approval to seize Ilham Tower again. In a statement issued today, the anti-graft agency said it will now confiscate the property — a prominent corporate
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IJN makes history as first in SE Asia to implant dual-chamber wireless pacemaker
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The National Heart Institute (IJN) has made medical history by becoming the first centre in South-east Asia to successfully implant the world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system, the Abbott AVEIR™ DR. Senior consultant cardiologist and
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Bangi bus accident leaves 33 foreign workers hurt, eight hospitalised
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Thirty-three foreign workers were injured when a factory bus they were travelling in skidded and overturned this morning at Jalan P/6, Section 13, Bandar Baru Bangi. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations)
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