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Peaceful Assembly Act ruling clears ex-Muda sec-gen of protest charge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Magistrate’s Court here today acquitted and discharged former Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) Amir Hariri Abd Hadi on a charge of failing to duly inform the police police before holding a protest gathering on
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Victims lose RM8.4m in bogus gold investment, police say ‘Datuk Seri’ behind scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have recorded 40 statements, involving 37 victims and three witnesses, in connection with an investment fraud scheme that caused total losses of over RM8.4 million. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk
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World leaders Trump, Xi, Lula and Ramaphosa expected at KL Asean Summit, Anwar confirms
CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — United States President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are among the world leaders expected to attend the 47th Asean Summit in Malaysia
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Penang positions AI as key driver for economic growth, digital transformation
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a key driver of Penang’s competitiveness and long-term economic sustainability, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. He said that AI plays a crucial role in empowering digital education, enhancing
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Penang Welfare Dept still unable to trace families of 18 kids rescued from warehouse
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — The Penang Welfare Department is still trying to trace the parents or guardians of 18 children rescued from a warehouse in Bukit Mertajam last month, with the lack of documentation for most of them proving
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Anwar calls Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire Asean’s proudest moment, says Myanmar next challenge
CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — The swift and effective ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is an unprecedented achievement for Asean, demonstrating the strength, commitment and resolve of its leaders, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the breakthrough was
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Govt weighing PPR move, long-term support for families hit by Pantai Dalam blaze, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The form of long-term assistance for victims affected by the fire that destroyed 14 houses and several business premises in Pantai Dalam last night will be studied first before a coordinated plan is implemented. Communications
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Police arrest 71 in nationwide raids on mule account syndicates, seize nearly 1,000 ATM cards and RM392,000 in cash
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have arrested 71 individuals, including eight foreigners, for allegedly acting as mule account holders in 59 raids conducted nationwide under Op Khas Kad ATM. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi
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Penang woman admits to throwing baby out window, gets RM10,000 fine
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The High Court in George Town today fined a 23-year-old woman RM10,000 for throwing her newborn out of a window five years, in lieu of prison. Justice Rofiah Mohamad said the court considered M Santhiea’s
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Robbers took RM300,000 loot from home of witness in Guan Eng corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Armed robbers took an estimated RM300,000 worth of valuables after breaking into the home of a key witness in the corruption trial involving former finance minister Lim Guan Eng. The robbery took place on Wednesday
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