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Drug smuggling via KLIA: 14 Malaysians arrested abroad since January, say police
SHAH ALAM, Aug 11 — A total of 14 Malaysians have been arrested overseas for alleged drug smuggling activities after departing on outbound flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) between January and July this year, federal narcotics police said
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King orders full probe into Tabung Haji RCI findings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH). The Star reported that Minister in
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BNM issued five warning letters to Tabung Haji leadership over asset-liability gap
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) had issued five warning letters to the Tabung Haji (TH) chairman and the Minister of Religious Affairs regarding the gap between TH’s assets and liabilities. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Anwar says Perikatan neglecting Tabung Haji depositors after MPs walk out of RCI debate
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today slammed the opposition, accusing it of trying to divert attention from issues involving Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) by making him the subject of political polemics. He said the
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Govt’s over RM10b Tabung Haji bailout aimed at restoring finances, not taking over assets, says Zulkifli
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The government rescued Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) through a bailout exceeding RM10 billion due to mismanagement and embezzlement, to restore its financial position and not to take over the institution’s assets, the Dewan Rakyat was informed
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Tabung Haji launches booklet to explain RCI findings, to restore depositors’ confidence
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today launched a major public enlightenment initiative on the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on TH through the distribution of a special information booklet. The booklet,
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Zulkifli: Tabung Haji now in much stronger position after institutional recovery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is now in a much stronger position after undergoing an institutional recovery process, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan. He said that when the Madani government took
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker confirms Wong Chen’s resignation as Subang MP, says EC notified of vacancy
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today confirmed Wong Chen’s resignation as Subang MP. He said that he has informed the Election Commissions (EC) regarding the matter. “As everyone is aware, the Honourable Member
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AirBorneo joins FLYsiswa, offers RM400 flight subsidy to eligible students
KUCHING, Aug 11 — AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd has joined the government-backed FLYsiswa air travel subsidy initiative, offering eligible Malaysian students a RM400 digital voucher to subsidise domestic economy flight tickets, the airline said in a statement today. According to
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Rafizi: Govt has yet to fully settle RM12.5b Tabung Haji commitment
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The government has yet to fully settle its RM12.5 billion financial commitment to Lembaga Tabung Haji following the maturity of a Sukuk Urusan Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) instrument in May, former economy minister Datuk Seri
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