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Seven Chinese nationals charged with immigration offences after Labuan scam bust
LABUAN, March 6 — Seven of the 13 Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly being involved in online scam activities were charged at the Magistrate’s Court here today for immigration-related offences. Four of them were charged with not possessing valid travel
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Anwar advises Malaysians against wasteful spending as Middle East conflict risks wider economic impact
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged Malaysians to avoid wasteful spending and practise greater prudence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that the ongoing conflict could trigger wider economic repercussions if it
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SRC board had no room to refuse Najib’s advice, High Court hears
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The High Court here today heard that the board of directors of SRC International Sdn Bhd believed that instructions or advice from Datuk Seri Najib Razak were intended for the good of the country and
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Lim Guan Eng files appeal over quantum of damages in Zuraida defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Shah Alam High Court’s decision concerning the quantum of damages awarded in his defamation suit. Lim won
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DPM Zahid: Immediate action needed against attempts to topple government
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Immediate action must be taken against any party that tries to topple the government to ensure that political stability is not affected, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said efforts to
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Anwar chairs meeting with Public Service Dept management during Ramadan programme
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time with about 400 staff of the Public Service Department (JPA) during its Ihya’ Ramadan programme. Anwar arrived at 11.25am and was welcomed by Chief Secretary to the
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Anwar says awaiting AG’s report before commenting on Azam Baki shareholding issue
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that he is still waiting for a report from the Attorney General before making any further statements regarding the issue involving the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption
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FGV’S new CEO to be appointed from professional ranks, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The appointment of a new FGV Holdings Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) will involve professional candidates to fill the vacancy following the resignation of Fakhrunniam Othman, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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No boots on the ground? Trump says sending US troops to Iran is a ‘waste of time’
WASHINGTON, March 6 — President Donald Trump said Thursday it would be a “waste of time” currently to consider sending US ground troops into Iran, NBC News reported, dismissing the Iranian foreign minister’s warning that such a move would spell
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Eight killed, four missing as Brazil nursing home collapses
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 6 — At least eight people died on Thursday when a nursing home collapsed in the southern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, as firefighters searched through the rubble for four missing people. Twenty-nine people were in
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