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Firefighters rescue Korean man stuck in eight-foot drain in Kuching
KUCHING, July 3 — A Korean man in his 50s sustained injuries after falling into a drain approximately eight feet deep at Lorong B4 BDC, near the entrance of a condominium here last night. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)
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Putra Heights gas blast probe transparent and independent, no state interference
CYBERJAYA, July 3 — The investigation into the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on April 1 was carried out independently and transparently without interference from the Selangor state government, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
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Suspects remanded for seven more days
SEPANG, July 3 — The remand order against three suspects linked to the murder of a private university student in Cyberjaya has been extended for another seven days. Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani allowed the extension of the remand against the
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Strengthen Malaysia’s borders to curb drug smuggling, ban vape to protect youth
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The country’s borders must be further strengthened to address the increasingly alarming issue of drug smuggling, said the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. His Highness emphasised that tighter controls are needed
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Lodge a report via app, JPJ urges passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Express bus and tour bus passengers can file a complaint directly to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) via the MyJPJ application if the safety belt at their seat has a problem and is not working.
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Federal Court rules in favor of IRB, reinstates RM1.8b tax assessment against Tenaga Nasional Berhad
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Federal Court today allowed the Inland Revenue Board’s (IRB) appeal to reinstate an additional tax assessment of RM1.8 billion against Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for the 2018 assessment year. A five-member panel chaired by Court
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Close call in Butterworth: Huge tree flattens Volvo trailer and Toyota Vios, drivers walk away unhurt
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Two individuals escaped unhurt after a tree fell onto their vehicles near Jalan Pipato in Butterworth this morning. In the 8.45am incident, a large tree collapsed and struck a Volvo trailer truck and a Toyota
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Johor cops bust drug ring using WeChat to cut deals, seize RM2.95m in narcotics
JOHOR BARU, July 2 — Johor police have arrested five individuals linked to a drug syndicate that used the WeChat mobile messaging app to coordinate deliveries to customers. Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar said a special operation was carried
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Communications Ministry working on seed funding for Malaysian Media Council
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said his ministry is working to secure initial funding for the establishment of the Malaysian Media Council. He said an online meeting was recently held with members of the council’s
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Domestic Trade Ministry rolls out ‘Ops Kesan 4’ to tackle profiteering after SST expansion
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has launched ‘Ops Kesan 4’ to monitor and prevent profiteering activities following the expanded scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi
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