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In Penang, masked assailants kill one, injure two in Sungai Bakap
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — A 59-year-old man was killed, and two others injured after being attacked by a group of masked men armed with sharp weapons at a restaurant in Sungai Bakap near Nibong Tebal, Penang, yesterday. The victim
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King receives briefing on Malaysian Armed Forces from defence minister
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 31 — The King of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, was briefed today on the latest developments concerning the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). A post on the official Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar stated that
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Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — A King Cobra was discovered coiled on the roof of a home in Kampung Charok Kit in Sik, Kedah, yesterday, prompting a swift response from the Sik Civil Defence Force (APM) to safely capture the
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Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder
NIBONG TEBAL, Dec 31 — Police have detained two men to assist in the investigation into a fatal attack at a Sungai Bakap restaurant yesterday, in which a group of masked men armed with sharp weapons killed one man and
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Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each
KOTA BHARU, Dec 31 — Five women from two families were each fined RM1,000 after pleading guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to committing affray at the Melor public market here on December 25. Rozita Ramli, 47, along with
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Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — A man died after being electrocuted while carrying out painting work at a house in Kampung Likas in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, this morning. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at
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Ex-minister Abdul Kadir’s defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Former culture, arts and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir is set to give his testimony at the High Court here on January 6 in a defamation case against influencer and businessman Datuk
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Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Genting Bhd’s (Genting) wholly-owned subsidiary, Genting Vista Bhd, today issued an unrated medium-term notes (MTN) programme of RM3.0 billion in nominal value (Series 1) under its RM5 billion unrated MTN programme. The proceeds raised from
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‘Major disruption’ leaves Eurostar passengers stranded at peak holiday period
PARIS, Dec 30 — Eurostar advised passengers to postpone their journeys today to a later date, citing “major disruption” including severe delays and cancellations. The operator blamed the travel chaos on “a problem with the overhead power supply in the
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China’s Taiwan drills explained: ‘Live’ fire, blockades and the message behind them
BEIJING, Dec 30 — China’s military drills around Taiwan entered their second day today, the sixth major manoeuvres Beijing has held near the self-ruled island in recent years. AFP breaks down what we know about the drills: What are the
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