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Johor, Grab in talks to ease Malaysia-Singapore travel under revamped cross-border deal
JOHOR BARU, June 19 — The Johor government is in talks with ride-hailing company Grab to update the Cross-Border Travel Agreement, aiming to further streamline travel between Johor and Singapore. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, in a statement today,
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Man’s body discovered in Pasir Puteh river, cops classify as sudden death
KOTA BARU, June 19 — The body of a man was found floating in a river near Kampung Tualang Tinggi in Pasir Puteh yesterday. Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said police received a report about the discovery
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MACC clarifies whistleblower protection after viral clips implicate Sabah reps to face graft charges
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that the individual set to be charged alongside two Sabah assemblymen in connection with a corruption case involving mineral mining licences is not protected under the Whistleblower Protection
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Home minister honours IGP Razarudin’s service ahead of retirement
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has extended his appreciation to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who will conclude his two-year tenure at the helm of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)
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Malaysia needs smart US strategy, driven by national interests
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia’s diplomatic engagement with the United States must be carefully structured, guided by smart diplomacy and firmly rooted in comprehensive national interests. Ahmad Zahid, who is
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Former MIC president Palanivel mourned as a statesman and advocate for education
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Political leaders today paid their final respects to former MIC president Datuk Seri G Palanivel, who passed away yesterday morning at the age of 76. DAP leaders M Kulasegaran and Teresa Kok expressed their condolences,
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IGP turns RM5,000 court award from blogger Papagomo into welfare boost for cops
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has donated RM5,000 to the Tabung Amanah Warisan Polis (TAWP), using funds awarded by the court in his committal proceedings against blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris,
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Melaka teen charged with murdering mum and brother, injuring younger sibling in family tragedy
MELAKA, June 18 — A 17-year-old boy is accused of killing his mother and biological elder brother, besides injuring his younger brother at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court here today. For the first and second charges, the teenager is accused
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Federal Court orders Public Bank to pay RM90m to NFCorp, Salleh over data breach
PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — The Federal Court today ordered Public Bank Berhad to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp), its chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail, and three subsidiary companies for breach of contract to protect their
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Malaysia’s Online Safety Act to strengthen digital protections, enforcement expected soon
PUTRAJAYA, June 18 — The Online Safety Act 2024 is expected to be enforced soon after several key processes related to the legislation are finalised, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also Madani Government spokesperson, said
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