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Rafizi slated for third day at MACC over RM1.1b semiconductor investment probe
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli is expected to return to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this afternoon to have his statement recorded for a third day. MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Mohd
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Saudi envoy praises Malaysia ties, highlights smoother Haj services and reforms, says ‘daging dendeng’ a favourite
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia, who has been in the country since January this year, recently shared his early impressions and priorities in a wide-ranging interview with Bernama, the Malaysian national news agency.
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Bukit Aman reshuffles 19 senior officers in major nationwide transfer exercise
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced the transfer of 19 senior officers involving various positions at Bukit Aman and state contingents. PRDM Secretary Datuk Abdul Rahman Kassim said the transfers involve senior officers from
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‘No more excuse’: Guan Eng tells Anwar to reform Sosma in three months, match urgency on Mara Act
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng today urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to amend the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 within three months, saying Putrajaya should show the same urgency it has given
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Sandakan authorities end disaster status for Kampung Bahagia fire that destroyed 1,000 houses
KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — The Sandakan District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) has declared the end of the fire disaster in the district yesterday. In a statement, Sandakan JPBD chairman Datuk Walter Kenson said the operation was concluded this evening.
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No agenda, no notice: Six Negeri Sembilan leaders file suit over controversial sitting
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Datuk Mubarak Thahak and five other individuals have filed an originating summons to obtain minutes of a special sitting of the Negri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan and Undang (DKU) held on April 17. The five other
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Election fever? Grand ceramah by Pakatan comes at unusual moment amid Negeri Sembilan crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Amid the ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, a grand ceramah organised by Pakatan Harapan and its coalition partners is scheduled to take place, raising questions about its timing. The ceramah, taking place in the
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Govt approves RM200 per hectare advance aid for paddy farmers across Malaysia, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — The government has agreed to provide an advance payment of RM200 per hectare under the Ploughing Incentive Special Aid to help padi farmers nationwide. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative, approved at today’s
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Anwar directs intensified cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia amid dry spell
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot
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Malaysia among most resilient emerging markets despite global shocks, says Moody’s Ratings report
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia is among the most resilient emerging markets in navigating recent global financial shocks, supported by policy strength and relatively stable market conditions, according to Moody’s Ratings. In a report released today, the global rating
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