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Johor cracks down after Malayan tiger carcass found in car
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 — The Johor government said that there would be no compromise on tiger poaching activities that threaten the sustainability of the Malayan tiger, a highly valuable and protected national treasure. State Health and Environment Committee chairman
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Court of Appeal rejects Rosmah’s bid to recuse trial judge in RM1.25b solar hybrid graft
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 17 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has reportedly once again failed to recuse the judge who presided over her corruption trial linked to the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for rural schools in Sarawak. Her application was rejected by the
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MACC says tech will cut probe times from years to months
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-graft drive by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems to accelerate investigations, close gaps for leakages and enhance governance and service delivery. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner
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Melaka cops nab drug pusher, seize RM35,000 stash in Honda Jazz
ALOR GAJAH, Sept 17 — Melaka police have arrested an individual after discovering more than two kilogrammes of drugs believed to be heroin and syabu worth about RM35,000 hidden inside a car at Jalan Industri Rumbia, here. Alor Gajah District
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SPM student among six teens caught for ketamine use at Thai border checkpoint, says he was stressed by life pressures
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, Sept 17 — A 17-year-old Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate was reportedly among six teenagers detained by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) Kedah during a joint operation at the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint yesterday. According to Berita Harian,
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China accuses New Zealand of ‘harassment’ at airports, demands end to security checks
WELLINGTON, Sept 17 — China’s embassy in New Zealand said it has complained to Wellington over the “harassment” of its citizens at the country’s airports, including electronic devices being seized. “A Chinese citizen, when transiting at a New Zealand airport,
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Unification Church leader questioned in bribery probe involving ex-South Korean first lady
SEOUL, Sept 17 — The leader of the Unification Church, Han Hak-ja, appeared for questioning by prosecutors today over alleged involvement in bribing the wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of a criminal probe into
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect faces death penalty for aggravated murder
PROVO (Utah), Sept 17 — The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared in court yesterday charged with the conservative activist’s murder, as prosecutors said they were seeking the death penalty for a crime that has shaken the United
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Trump arrives in UK for historic second state visit, hosted by King Charles
LONDON, Sept 17 — US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain today for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red-carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader. “A lot of things here warm
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Protesters beam Epstein video onto Windsor Castle ahead of Trump’s UK visit
WINDSOR, Sept 17 — Protesters today projected images of Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto a castle in England where the US president will stay during his UK state visit. The Led by Donkeys group, which is known
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