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Four days in, police no closer to solving mystery of boom that rattled Ipoh
IPOH, Oct 24 — The cause of the tremors and loud bang that shook Ipoh at 11.06am on Monday is still unknown. Perak Police Chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris said that police are continuing to probe the incident. “No update
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AirAsia accepts MalaysiaNow’s apology over misleading RM500m loan article
SEPANG, Oct 24 — AirAsia has acknowledged and accepted an apology from MalaysiaNow regarding misleading articles published in January 2022 that questioned the airline’s RM500 million loan from Danajamin Nasional Bhd. The articles, which have since been retracted, failed to provide an
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Malaysians reflect on cherished memories and traditions as the festival of lights approaches
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Deepavali is just a week away. For many Malaysians living abroad, the Festival of Lights brings a mix of joy and longing, having to celebrate without their loved ones back home. L. Deveeshwaran, 25, an
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Two schoolgirls narrowly escape kidnapping attempts in Gerik, police on high alert
IPOH, Oct 24 — Two 14-year-old girls went through some anxious moments after they were almost kidnapped in Kampung Padang, Gerik on Monday and Tuesday. Perak deputy police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat said the Gerik district police headquarters received two
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KL’s preparedness for Asean chairmanship 2025 among topics to be raised in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting will discuss Kuala Lumpur’s level of readiness for the ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 and 2026 Visit Malaysia Year, given that the issue of flash floods has not yet been resolved and may
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Malaysia’s website blocks down 72pc, but hold the poppers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — A report on internet censorship here has found that there were 149 confirmed blocked websites as of June 2024, compared to 530 in its previous year’s edition. However, Sinar Project and Open Observatory of Network
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Mandatory pension contributions for foreign workers in Malaysia? A look at other countries that have implemented similar schemes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Come 2025, Malaysia would join the ranks of countries that have opted for compulsory coverage of employment-based pension savings schemes for legal foreign workers residing in the country. Why is Malaysia doing this? In welcoming the move,
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Customs Dept denies viral allegations of D-G’s interference in Sarawak luxury vehicle smuggling probe
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has denied claims that its director-general, Datuk , interfered in the arrest and investigation of a luxury vehicle smuggling syndicate in Sarawak. Customs deputy director-general (Enforcement and Compliance) Ribuan Abdullah emphasised
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Perak police arrest four men in connection with Bidor factory worker’s murder, investigating motive
IPOH, Oct 23 — Police have arrested four men, including two foreign nationals, in connection with the murder of a man in Bidor on Monday. Tapah district police chief Supt Mohd Naim Asnawi said the suspects were arrested separately yesterday
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Man known as ‘Cicak’ nabbed for alleged role in 22 Melaka break-ins, RM150,000 worth of goods seized
MELAKA, Oct 23 — Police have arrested a man known as ‘Cicak’ on suspicion of being involved in 22 house break-ins around Melaka Tengah and Alor Gajah since early this year. Melaka Deputy Police chief Datuk Md Nazri Zawawi said
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