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MACC secures remand extension for preacher in RM12.3m NGO funds probe
SEREMBAN, April 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Negeri Sembilan has received approval to extend the remand of an independent preacher on suspicion of embezzling funds from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) totalling approximately RM12.3 million. The five-day remand order
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MOH launches oral health drive, targets older adults to keep 20 teeth by 2030, says Dzulkefly
KUALA SELANGOR, April 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is targeting more than 50 per cent of senior citizens to retain at least 20 natural teeth by 2030, in line with the National Oral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2030. Health
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Fifth day of mountain blazes forces mass evacuations in Japan’s coastal town of Otsuchi
OTSUCHI, April 26 — Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force personnel to battle mountain blazes in the northern part of the country, with the fires, now burning on Sunday for a fifth straight day, continuing to threaten
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Who is Cole Allen? What we know about suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
WASHINGTON, April 26 — The man arrested over the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from the Los Angeles area, according to a law enforcement official cited by Reuters.
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Inside the Trump press gala shooting: What happened and what’s next
WASHINGTON, April 26 — US President Donald Trump and other attendees were evacuated last night after gunshots were fired at a glitzy media gala in Washington. As details continue to emerge and investigations are underway, here is what we know
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Powell’s final meeting likely to extend pause, focus shifts to inflation containment
WASHINGTON, April 26 — The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week, as energy prices stay high and supply chains snarled due to war in the Middle East. The Federal
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China promises to support Myanmar’s sovereignty and security as Wang Yi meets Min Aung Hlaing
BEIJING, April 26 — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Beijing will “firmly support” Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, in a meeting with junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing. Wang has been on a three-country visit to South-east
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Global supply crisis presents opportunities, Malaysia remains safe investment destination, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the global supply crisis should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a safe investment destination. He said
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Ex-judge can improve confidence in MACC says PM’s political adviser
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The appointment of former High Court Judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can strengthen the people’s confidence in the institution, said senior political adviser to the Prime Minister
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Sabah Rail to go cashless by June
KOTA KINABALU, April 26 — Sabah State Railway (JKNS) is developing a cashless payment system for daily commuters, expected to be completed by June this year. Its director Mohammad Safri Abdul Habi said the initiative is part of the department’s
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