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Cable theft suspects fleeing police crash into Kedah home after cross-state chase
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — A four-wheel-drive vehicle carrying two men suspected of cable theft crashed into a house in Baling, Kedah, early today while fleeing police during a cross-state chase that began in Perak. Gerik district police chief Superintendent
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Sri Lanka discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after warship sunk by US submarine
COLOMBO, March 8 — Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew from the hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said today The crew had been treated at Karapitiya Hospital in
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MMEA busts RM500,000 vape smuggling attempt in Kedah
KANGAR, March 8 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) early yesterday morning seized nearly 16,500 e-cigarette devices worth over RM500,000 at the Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) jetty in Kuala Sanglang, believed to be destined for smuggling to a neighbouring
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Anwar congratulates Azizulhasni after keirin gold at UCI World Cup in Perth
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated national track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang for winning the gold medal in the keirin event at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup series in Perth, Australia,
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Court of Appeal to rule tomorrow on government appeal over pension adjustment
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Court of Appeal will decide tomorrow on the government’s appeal against a High Court’s decision that allowed a judicial review regarding a pension increase for retirees based on their final salary according to the
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Nancy: Ministry awaits investigation results before acting on alleged terrorism case involving minors
KUCHING, March 8 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development will determine the appropriate next steps after investigations into three minors detained in Peninsular Malaysia over alleged online terrorism-related activities by the police are concluded. Minister Datuk Seri
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JPJ uses drones for Aidilfitri traffic in Kelantan, launches JPJvBID auction in Selangor
MACHANG, March 8 — The Road Transport Department (RTD) will deploy high-specification drones to monitor road users in Kelantan during this year’s Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the drones are capable of recording and storing
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Penang police arrest man in 20s in Bukit Mertajam after preacher Zamri Vinoth reports threat
GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Police have confirmed the arrest of an individual allegedly linked to threats against independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said a man in his 20s was detained in Bukit Mertajam early
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Sabah govt vows crackdown on illegal cigarette sellers after Sandakan officer assault
KOTA KINABALU, March 8 — The state government will not tolerate illegal cigarette sellers operating in areas under local authorities across Sabah, particularly those who behave aggressively or like gangsters. State Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Fairuz
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Seremban police link actress, husband in RM1.5m land grant scam case to separate bogus ‘Datuk’ title fraud
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — An actress and her husband, who were previously detained over a land grant sale scam, are also being investigated in a separate case involving a fake state honour scheme that caused losses of about RM23,000.
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