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Current penalties too soft, new Bill aims to hit cybercriminals harder, says deputy home minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The government is in the process of drafting a new bill on cybercrime as part of efforts to curb online offences in the country, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said. He
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Motorcyclist killed, seven injured in multi-vehicle crash on Samarahan-Stutong bypass
KUCHING, Oct 7 — A multivehicle crash on the new Jalan Samarahan-Stutong Baru bypass here this morning left a motorcyclist dead and seven other motorists with injuries. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said personnel from Kota Samarahan fire
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Upko eyes Melalap seat in Sabah polls after Peter Anthony’s conviction
TENOM, Oct 7 — United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is ready to contest the Melalap state seat in the 17th State Election (PRN17), said its president Datuk Ewon Benedick. He urged party members and supporters of the unity government to
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Minister urges respect for Federal Constitution, Islamic law after claims of alcohol served at government-linked dinner
SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — Malaysians have been urged to respect the Federal Constitution, adhere to Islamic principles and be mindful of Muslim sensitivities to preserve national harmony and unity, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr
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MACC uncovers tyre label fraud, barcode tampering and smuggling; illicit trade believed to cost govt RM350m in tax losses since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Label fraud and the erasure of bar codes on tyres are among the main findings of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in their investigation, code-named Op Grip. According to a source, other findings include the
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Govt ups ante for Malaysian Film Fest, Best Film winner to get RM1m boost from Creative Content Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The winner of the Best Film Category at the 34th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM) will receive support through the Creative Content Fund (DKK) amounting to RM1 million. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said this
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