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Malaysian pilot accused of smuggling 70,000 ecstasy tablets into Jakarta, risks death penalty, say Indonesian police
JAKARTA, July 31 — A Malaysian pilot risks the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested at Jakarta’s international airport with more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, according to police who said today the man was on drugs
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Malaysia hits 34.4 million population; Selangor largest, Terengganu fastest-growing as 12 states enter ageing status, says Stats Dept
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — Malaysia’s population is estimated to reach 34.4 million in 2026, up from 34.2 million last year, while 12 states have now been classified as ageing states, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). In its
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Anwar hails Al-Azhar Grand Imam Al-Tayyeb as global moderation icon
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his high appreciation for the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof Dr Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad Al-Tayyeb, who was described as one of the most vocal figures advocating the
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MACC begins Tabung Haji RCI probe, sends eight officers to review documents
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun investigations into the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji (TH), with eight officers deployed to the institution’s headquarters today to obtain and review relevant documents.
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N. Sembilan polls: Pakatan aiming for minimum 19 seats, says Amirudin
KUALA PILAH, July 31 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has set its sights on securing at least 19 seats in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election this Saturday, said its election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the target was
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MACC recommends AI scanners at cargo terminals to strengthen dangerous goods checks
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted several improvement recommendations to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to strengthen the management of dangerous goods (DG), following a governance investigation related to the incident at the
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N. Sembilan polls: Anwar touts Pakatan manifesto as blueprint for continued state development
SEREMBAN, July 30 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) manifesto for the Negeri Sembilan state election reflects the coalition’s commitment to continuing the state’s stable, progressive and inclusive development agenda for the well-being of all its people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Penang JPJ issues 1,328 summonses to foreign drivers under Ops PeWA since Jan 1
BUTTERWORTH, July 30 — The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 1,328 summonses to foreign drivers for various offences and impounded 178 vehicles under Op Khas Pemandu Warga Asing (PeWA) conducted since January 1. State JPJ director Zulkifly Ismail
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Malaysia highways to get 77 new telecommunications towers to improve coverage, says works minister
CYBERJAYA, July 30 — A total of 77 new telecommunications towers are targeted to be built along about 50 kilometres of highway stretches identified as having unsatisfactory telecommunications coverage, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said. He said the
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Starlink to trial satellite-to-phone internet service in Malaysia, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, July 30 — Satellite internet provider Starlink plans to conduct a trial of its direct-to-device (D2D), or direct-to-cell, technology in Malaysia, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the technology has the potential to deliver internet connectivity
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