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Fahmi ‘shocked’ by Papagomo posts after lawsuit settlement, seeks legal advice
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The legal team for Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is examining recent social media comments by Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as “Papagomo”, following the settlement of a lawsuit between them yesterday. Fahmi
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MMEA ramps up diesel smuggling crackdown to curb subsidy leakages in national waters
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and intensifying enforcement operations in national waters to crack down on smuggling and illegal oil transfers, including unauthorised bunkering (supplying fuel to ships) activities.
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MACC arrests four in Perak, including two lecturers, over RM5m bribes linked to university research funds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested four individuals, including two private university lecturers, for allegedly soliciting and receiving about RM5 million in bribes. An MACC source said that the two lecturers, an oil company officer
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Perhilitan seizes RM36.8m Johor haul: Compressed tiger parts, primate parts and suspected python genitalia among contraband
JOHOR BAHRU, April 7 — The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) seized a large haul of various exotic wildlife parts worth RM36.8 million at a house in Taman Johor Jaya here last Saturday. The raid netted thousands of exotic
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Madani Mart vs KR1M: Same same but different?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The first Madani Mart was launched in Pahang this month as part of wider efforts to keep the cost of living affordable amid a worsening war in the Middle East that is disrupting global energy
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Malaysian palm oil producers want Putrajaya to match Asean peers with stronger biodiesel use
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other Asean counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both
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‘Not guilty’ plea from ‘boss.s_k’ Instagramer charged with posting offensive content online
SEPANG, April 7 — A trader pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of creating and posting offensive content via social media two years ago. Sanuzi Kernain, 42, the accused, entered the plea after the charge
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Malaysia looks to Singapore, Australia, Zimbabwe for new harmony and reconciliation Bill, eyes mediation over punishment
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — The drafting of the National Harmony and Reconciliation Commission (SKRN) bill, led by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), will focus on preventive and conciliatory measures. The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) said the
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Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia has sufficient fuel supply to meet local consumption needs until June, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated today. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Anwar credited national oil giant Petronas for building
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Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit from reductions of up to 82
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