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Foreign Ministry confirms Malaysian actress missing in Jeddah since Jan 15, consulate coordinating with authorities
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a Malaysian citizen has been reported missing in Jeddah since January 15. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said that since the report was received, the Consulate General
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Google appeals US monopoly ruling, warns data‑sharing order risks trade secrets
WASHINGTON, Jan 17 — Google filed a notice yesterday to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show. A US district judge decided in 2024 that the internet giant had a
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MACC headquarters ramps up security with RM6.5m CCTV upgrade and facial recognition tech
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17— The upgrade of the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Headquarters was completed on December 17, significantly strengthening security and integrated monitoring capabilities at the premises. Public Works Department (JKR) Federal Territory of
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Sarawak GOF raids in Sibu, Betong and Bintulu seize over RM10m in frozen goods, cigarettes and liquor
KUCHING, Jan 17 — The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) seized various frozen products, cigarettes and liquor worth RM10 million through Op Taring Alpha and Op Taring Chiller in Sibu, Betong and Bintulu, yesterday. Sarawak Brigade Commander SAC Lim
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Army chief confirms 15 officers identified in viral ‘Yeye’ scandal, vows firm action
PORT DICKSON, Jan 17 — Malaysian Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman has confirmed that 15 army officers were identified as being involved in alleged immoral activities linked to the so-called “Yeye” culture, which recently went viral on social
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Bursa Malaysia seen trading in modest, range‑bound pattern next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a modest and range-bound trend next week, said an economist. IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan said while some degree of
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Contractor cheated of RM460,000 after falling for bogus investment scheme
SARIKEI, Jan 17 — A contractor lost about RM460,00 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the contractor, in his 50s, lodged a police report yesterday after realising that he had been
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Housing minister announces RM3m allocation to build six Madani recreational parks in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 17 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming today announced an allocation of RM3 million to build Madani recreational parks in Penang. He said with RM500,000 for each park, a total of six Madani recreational
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Foreign minister says Malaysia has no direct trade ties with Iran after fresh Trump tariff plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has cautioned that the United States’ plan to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on countries trading with Iran risks placing undue pressure on third countries and distorting
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Immigration detains 217 foreigners in raids at two Klang Valley malls
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A total of 217 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) during enforcement operations conducted today at two shopping malls frequented by foreigners in the capital and Ampang. Immigration Deputy Director-General (Operations)
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