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Immigration foils RM3,500‑per person migrant smuggling using fake stamps, Hat Yai transit
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) foiled an attempt to smuggle Indonesian migrants using layered travel routes and fake entry stamps, following a special operation early yesterday. Its director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 11 individuals, including
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DPM Fadillah calls for institutions, experts to collaborate to document Sarawak’s multi‑ethnic history
SIBU, April 26 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged experienced individuals and higher education institutions to collaborate in conducting research and documenting the history of Sarawak’s multi-ethnic communities. He said much of this history remains undocumented,
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MACC secures remand extension for preacher in RM12.3m NGO funds probe
SEREMBAN, April 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Negeri Sembilan has received approval to extend the remand of an independent preacher on suspicion of embezzling funds from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) totalling approximately RM12.3 million. The five-day remand order
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MOH launches oral health drive, targets older adults to keep 20 teeth by 2030, says Dzulkefly
KUALA SELANGOR, April 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is targeting more than 50 per cent of senior citizens to retain at least 20 natural teeth by 2030, in line with the National Oral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2030. Health
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Global supply crisis presents opportunities, Malaysia remains safe investment destination, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the global supply crisis should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a safe investment destination. He said
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Ex-judge can improve confidence in MACC says PM’s political adviser
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The appointment of former High Court Judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can strengthen the people’s confidence in the institution, said senior political adviser to the Prime Minister
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Sabah Rail to go cashless by June
KOTA KINABALU, April 26 — Sabah State Railway (JKNS) is developing a cashless payment system for daily commuters, expected to be completed by June this year. Its director Mohammad Safri Abdul Habi said the initiative is part of the department’s
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Usno split over GRS exit decision, deputy says move not unanimous
KOTA KINABALU, April 26 — United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) Deputy President Datuk Ibrahim Linggam today said the decision to leave Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) was not a unanimous one. He described the decision by party president Tan Sri Pandikar
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Azam Baki plans active retirement without politics after leaving MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he intends to remain physically active after stepping down next month, while brushing aside talk of a political future. Azam, whose contract ends
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Ex-judge Abdul Halim as new MACC boss will rebuild public trust, says govt backbenchers chief
JOHOR BAHRU, April 26 — The appointment of former High Court judge, Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner is a strategic move to strengthen institutional reform and enhance public confidence in the
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