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Three killed in broad daylight shooting in Kota Tinggi, suspect caught trying to flee
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Three people were killed in a shooting outside a food outlet in Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi in Johor Bahru, this afternoon. According to Kosmo! Online, the incident, which occurred at about 1.40pm, left two men and a
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Zambry: UM report admits ‘sensitive’ elements in theatre row, corrective steps underway
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has acknowledged “sensitive” elements in a recent theatre performance that drew online backlash, submitting a report to the Higher Education Ministry. According to The Star, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir
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MACC urges tighter safeguards to curb smuggling and corruption in high-risk regions
ALOR SETAR, April 19 — Prevention and public awareness must be strengthened alongside enforcement in high-risk areas vulnerable to smuggling, cross-border crime, duty-free abuse, and customs issues, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professional)
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Sarawak rejects ‘golden goose’ accusation, says gas push is about fairness
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Sarawak will pursue its own framework to manage the state’s gas resources without affecting the role of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg said today. According to Berita Harian, he said
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DAP must reassess direction to stay relevant, says Anthony Loke
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 19 — DAP must reassess its direction and set a clear strategic path to ensure the continuity of its struggle, said secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the party’s national convention, scheduled to be held in
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Spoilt deal: Terengganu trader loses RM25,000 in Harumanis mango QR scam
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 19 — A trader suffered losses amounting to RM25,280 after being duped by a syndicate in an online Harumanis mango sale scam using a quick response (QR) code. Kuala Terengganu District Police Chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor
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Zahid: 6,252 former members apply to rejoin Umno in sign of resurgence
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — More than 6,200 former Umno members have applied to rejoin the party, its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, hailing the surge as a boost for the party. This comes as Umno said
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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar as Austria police confirm suspected tampering
VIENNA, April 19 — Austrian police have found rat poison in a baby food jar, they said late Saturday, in a probe that has seen the supplier recall the line over suspected tampering. The Germany-based HiPP brand announced the recall
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Iran says deal is ‘far off,’ Trump says talks are ‘very good’, Hormuz strait stays closed
TEHRAN, April 19 — The strategic Strait of Hormuz was again closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran’s powerful parliament speaker signalling a final peace deal remained “far” off despite some movement in
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Indonesian rights body investigates ‘strong suspicion’ of military killings in Papua
JAKARTA, April 19 — Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights said Sunday it was investigating the killings of 12 civilians, including women and children, in a military operation in the restive easternmost Papua region. The commission, abbreviated as Komnas HAM,
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