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‘Change must come from the top’: Ex-deputy IGP says it is up to leaders to combat corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Efforts to combat corruption and strengthen integrity comprehensively require strong political will beginning from the highest level of leadership, says former deputy inspector-general of police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He said top leadership must lead
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Tabung Haji backs law amendments to boost governance and preserve depositor trust
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 —The Tabung Haji (TH) Board welcomes the government’s move to amend the Tabung Haji Act 1995, in line with the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), to strengthen governance in ensuring that the responsibility
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Unhealthy air alert: Johan Setia in Klang hits API 157
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Air quality in Johan Setia, Klang dipped to an unhealthy level this morning, with the area recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 157 at 8am, according to national air quality data. Berita Harian reported
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Foreign minister in Manila for Philippines-Malaysia joint commission meeting
MANILA, Aug 18 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived here tonight to lead the Malaysian delegation at the ninth Philippines-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), today. Mohamad arrived at around 9.40pm at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, ahead of
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Zahid chairs road safety panel, maps congestion fixes before Johor Bahru RTS January debut
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — Plans are being drawn up to ease traffic congestion in Johor Bahru city centre and prevent new bottlenecks from emerging ahead of the launch of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link. Deputy Prime Minister
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1MDB ex-CEO Shahrol says no deal to escape US$5.64b civil suit, says no explanation given too
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the High Court today he has no idea why the company dropped him from its US$5.64 billion civil suit. The
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Fahmi: Pakatan leaders to meet on PKR congress and DAP conference outcomes
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders will hold a meeting soon to discuss several matters identified following the PKR National Congress and DAP Party Conference, including efforts to accelerate reforms and address violations of the law and major
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UUCA repeal can give Malaysian universities room to compete globally, says local varsitities
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The country’s new higher education legal framework must provide a conducive environment for Malaysian universities to grow, remain competitive and achieve excellence on par with leading institutions worldwide. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Professor
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Ministry defends transfer of Sabah hospital director amid ongoing sexual harassment probe
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Health Ministry’s decision to remove a Sabah hospital director from his post and transfer him to the state health department is pending further investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly
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O&G sevice provider Alam Maritim Resources says CEO Azmi Ahmad under MACC remand
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Alam Maritim Resources Bhd today announced that its group managing director and group chief executive officer Datuk Azmi Ahmad is under remand to facilitate an ongoing investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The service
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