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Johor trader loses RM1.1 million in online job scam promising commissions
JOHOR BAHRU, June 24 — A trader lost RM1.1 million after being deceived by a non-existent online job offer. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said the victim, a man in his 40s, lodged a police report yesterday, claiming that
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Anwar says success of 13th Malaysia Plan hinges on unified govt efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the success of implementing the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) depends on the proper coordination and preparedness of every government ministry and agency. Anwar, also the Finance Minister,
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Bikers’ reckless ride on second Penang bridge caught on camera, police launch probe
NIBONG TEBAL, June 24 — Police are reportedly investigating a group of high-powered motorcycle riders who allegedly used a lane reserved for cars and lorries on Penang’s Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge last Friday. According to Astro Awani, Seberang Perai
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Malaysians turn old flats into Instagram-worthy homes
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — From the outside, Muhammad Izzat Che Baharu’s low-cost flat in Pandan Indah appears worn and weathered, which is unsurprising as the building was constructed over 35 years ago. But step through the door of his
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Malaysia monitoring security in Qatar after missile strike, Malaysians advised to stay vigilant
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring the security situation in Qatar, and is prepared to take appropriate measures, if necessary. To date, no Malaysian has been affected. “The safety and well-being of Malaysian citizens remain
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Sarawak Premier’s wife, Puan Sri Juma’ani, laid to rest in Petra Jaya
KUCHING, June 23 — The remains of Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, wife of Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, were laid to rest at the Semariang Muslim Cemetery in Petra Jaya at 1.52pm today. Earlier, the funeral
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All Umno divisions entitled to propose motions, but no formal request yet on Hishammuddin’s suspension
SHAH ALAM, June 23 — All Umno divisions are allowed to submit any motions ahead of the party’s delegate meeting, said Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said the motions would be collected and submitted to the
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CAAM to go independent, merge with Mavcom on August 1, saving RM1.5b
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) will become an independent statutory body with separated and exempted remuneration starting August 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced today. He said the move is expected to
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Old school SMS becomes lifeline as Iran blocks roaming, WhatsApp amid escalating tensions, says Malaysia’s ambassador
SEPANG, June 23 — As tensions in Iran escalated following Israel’s retaliatory strikes, residents in the country were forced to rely on the old-school Short Message Service (SMS) to stay in touch with family members and relevant parties. Malaysia’s Ambassador
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Kuching International Airport runway closed after aircraft incident, flight operations impacted
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The runway at Kuching International Airport (KIA) is currently closed to facilitate the removal of a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft and subsequent runway clearing works, following an aircraft-related incident at 11.30am today. Malaysia Airports
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