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Scale of 1MDB looting ‘made Attila the Hun look like choirboy’, says High Court judge in 809-page judgement
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The judge who heard Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB criminal trial described the scale of the fund’s plunder as so colossal that it made Attila the Hun, a fifth-century ruler remembered for his conquests across
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to 31‑year high as Middle East war fuels inflation fears
TOKYO, June 16 — The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday as it battles inflation caused by the Middle East war — even after Washington and Tehran agreed a peace deal. The central bank
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Socso claims could jump 200pc a year with new protection schemes, says HR minister
IPOH, June 16 — The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) expects annual claims to rise by as much as 200 per cent from 170,000 cases a year, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. He said the projected increase is
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Home Ministry denies claims of neglect of Rohingya children, says Baitul Mahabbah protects migrant, refugee kids
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — Malaysia strongly rejects allegations linking the country to inhumane treatment of migrant and refugee children, including members of the Rohingya community, and stresses that various measures have been implemented to ensure that their welfare and protection
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Transport Ministry, JPJ target July completion for MyLesen B2 rollout nationwide, says Anthony Loke
BATU PAHAT, June 16 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) are targeting completion of the MyLesen B2 programme by July to help more youths obtain valid motorcycle licences. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the
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Austrian chipmaker AT&S to invest up to RM9.4b more in Kulim, boosting Malaysia’s semiconductor ambitions, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft’s (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (RM9.4 billion) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled
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Sultan Nazrin: Perkeso’s new neuro-robotic rehabilitation centre in Perak offers hope to families after life-changing injuries
IPOH, June 16 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today said that the spirit of humanity and compassion must serve as the driving force behind the newly launched Perkeso Neuro-Robotic and Cybernics Rehabilitation Centre in Meru. Sultan
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Selangor warns of fake SMS targeting KitaSelangor Voucher applicants
SHAH ALAM, June 16 — The Selangor state government has reminded the public to remain vigilant against any short message service (SMS) or messages related to the KitaSelangor Voucher incentive and to refrain from clicking on suspicious links received from
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MRL: Viral ECRL fare rates are speculative, official pricing not yet announced
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has clarified that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed
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Teraju’s move to PM’s Dept to accelerate Putera35 agenda, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister’s Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. “For TERAJU, the
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