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Former political secretary to Hamzah Zainudin goes on trial August 25 over RM350,000 graft charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The trial of Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, former political secretary to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, who faces three corruption charges involving RM350,000, will begin on August 25 at the Sessions Court
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In Serdang, farmer fined RM15,000 for Facebook post on royals, told by judge to ‘think long and hard’
SEPANG, Aug 8 — A farmer was fined RM15,000, in default six months in jail, by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to making and initiating the transmission of offensive communications regarding the royal institutions via his Facebook
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Bukit Aman hunts RM2.3m fraud suspect as national anti-scam hotline goes 24/7
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is actively tracking down a man believed to be the mastermind behind a preference shares investment scam, which has resulted in losses amounting to RM2,319,300. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation
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Plus to close Serdang Lay-by overnight from Aug 11 for upgrades
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Serdang Lay-by (Southbound) at KM308.20 will be closed in phases overnight from August 11 to 15 for concrete pavement maintenance works, Plus Malaysia Bhd said today. The entry lane, food stalls and restrooms at
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Trump for Nobel Peace Prize? Cambodia nominates US president for ending Thai border clash
PHNOM PENH, Aug 8 — Cambodia’s prime minister said he nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, crediting the US president with “visionary and innovative diplomacy” that ended border clashes with Thailand. Five days of hostilities between
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Bihar battle looms for Modi where elections are ‘everything’ as he juggles US tariffs and vote-rigging claims
NEW DELHI, Aug 8 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is navigating one of the most challenging stretches of his 11 years in office. A contentious ceasefire with archenemy Pakistan, renewed scrutiny over his age and a diplomatic chill with
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Thailand issues widespread storm warning, Bangkok braces for downpour
BANGKOK, Aug 8 — Thailand’s weather experts have issued a warning for widespread thunderstorms across 36 provinces, with Bangkok expected to see heavy rain over 60 per cent of the capital area. Residents should be cautious of potential dangers from
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Thailand taps actress Panadda Wongphudee to counter Cambodia propaganda
BANGKOK, Aug 8 — Thai actress Panadda Wongphudee is her country’s newest secret weapon to fight misinformation released by neighbouring Cambodia amid a fragile peace deal to end recent border hostilities. Thai Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit announced Panadda as
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Singapore’s chipmakers on edge over US 100pc semiconductor tariffs
SINGAPORE, Aug 8 — Economists have warned that the United States’ move to impose a 100 per cent tariff on semiconductor imports could hit chipmakers in Singapore, with ripple effects on sectors like precision engineering and logistics. US President Donald
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Outdated rules leave licensed Singapore-Johor taxi drivers idling as demand surges
SINGAPORE, Aug 8 — More than three decades after Singapore and Malaysia set the rules for cross-border taxis, the system is showing its age. Strict limits on pick-up points and licensing rules mean many drivers spend hours waiting for passengers
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