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Anwar: No more ‘sakau’ and ‘songlap’ in defence procurement under new policy aimed at stopping leakages, restoring public trust
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today openly acknowledged that defence procurement has long been a sector vulnerable to abuse and opaque practices, saying the newly launched National Defence Industry Policy (DIPN) was intended to
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Fahmi to meet X today as Malaysia raises concerns over Grok’s misuse and user safety
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is scheduled to meet representatives from social media platform X later this evening to discuss issues related to online safety, as well as the potential misuse of X’s artificial intelligence
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Over 3,600 overloaded lorries caught in Q4 2025, but fatal crashes are declining, Loke tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — More than 3,600 lorries were caught for overloading in the October-December 2025 period alone, Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed in Parliament this morning, a number he said reflected a serious safety hazard. The transport ministry
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Immigration dept busts foreign-run online gambling syndicate operating in Bukit Bintang
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — An online gambling syndicate run by foreign nationals and operating out of rented homes and small business premises around the capital was raided on Monday, according to Sinar Harian. The raid, which began at 10.30
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Judiciary sets up dedicated High Court to handle and fast‑track corruption cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The Malaysian judiciary has set up a Special Corruption High Court to hear corruption cases and appeals from Special Corruption Sessions Courts, initially at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. In a statement yesterday, the Federal
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Fadillah: Strong governance, integrity vital for Malaysia’s capital‑market strength and investor confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Strong corporate governance anchored in trust and accountability is essential for sustaining investor confidence and strengthening Malaysia’s capital markets amid rising global uncertainty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said confidence does
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Cabinet to receive briefing on US‑led Gaza Peace Committee proposal, says foreign minister
SEREMBAN, Jan 21 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will brief the Cabinet this Friday regarding a proposal to establish an US-led Peace Committee for Gaza. However, he cautioned that Malaysia must remain vigilant, as the proposed committee is
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New Miti minister vows to tighten ART provisions during ratification talks
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — New Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani told Parliament this morning that he plans to tighten loose clauses in the Agreement of Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the US, as he pledged
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Thai police seek Malaysia’s help to track suspected drug dealer linked to RM1.82m case
PASIR MAS, Jan 21 — The Thai police have sought the cooperation of Malaysian authorities to obtain further information on a Malaysian woman believed to be a drug dealer who is suspected of fleeing to Thailand, following the seizure of
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MACC seizes RM15.8m across 55 accounts in corporate graft investigation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 55 bank accounts belonging to individuals and companies as part of its probe into IJM Corporation Bhd. The move forms part of a wider investigation into alleged irregularities
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