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Shafee tells court Najib’s tax appeal would be moot if LHDN insists on ‘pay first, talk later’
PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah argued before the Court of Appeal today that failure to stay the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) case against ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak would render his appeal before the Special
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Home minister: Police working with Interpol to locate Na’imah, children in Europe in ongoing probe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are tracking the whereabouts of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin’s widow, Toh Puan Na’imah Abdul Khalid, and her children, who are believed to be in Europe, to assist in an
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Pakatan outlines vision for state with ‘Johor Untuk Semua’ manifesto
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has unveiled its Johor election manifesto, ‘Johor Untuk Semua’, a strategic blueprint centred on modernising the state and securing its future. The manifesto is anchored by five core pillars: sustainable employment, affordable
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Manufacturing powers Penang’s economy to 7.3pc growth in 2025
GEORGE TOWN, July 3 — Penang’s economy grew 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching RM130.3 billion. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), this was an increase from RM121.4 billion the previous year.
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Israeli forces pound Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil and Tyre despite US‑brokered withdrawal agreement
BEIRUT, July 3 — Israeli forces carried out fresh airstrikes and home demolitions in southern Lebanon on Thursday, despite a framework agreement signed last week between Beirut and Tel Aviv for a phased Israeli withdrawal, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Lebanon’s
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Iran’s capital shuts down as millions gather for Khamenei funeral, 30 nations send delegations
TEHRAN, July 3 — Preparations for the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei were in full swing on Friday, with authorities expecting millions and a coterie of foreign dignitaries to attend the official ceremony. Pakistan, a key mediator
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PLUS: Smart Lane at Bandar Saujana Putra-Putra Heights to close for five months for maintenance
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Smart Lane from Bandar Saujana Putra to Putra Heights (Northbound) at KM15.9 to KM13.9 of the North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) will be temporarily closed for approximately five months from Monday, July 6, until
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Anti-financial crime body says Azam Baki’s board role is in ‘individual capacity’, not tied to MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The National Financial Crime Prevention Centre (NFCC) today insisted that Tan Sri Azam Baki was appointed to its advisory board in his individual capacity, and not for his former position as MACC chief commissioner. In
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Mosti to prioritise talent development and support TVET strengthening ahead of AMMSTI‑23, says minister
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) will place talent development at the forefront of its agenda as Malaysia prepares to host the 23rd Asean Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-23) next
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Thunderstorm alert out for Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, and Sarawak, urging residents to prepare for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The advisory, issued at 9.00am
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