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MACC: Former federal minister among 12 called in for questioning over RM1.11b semiconductor chip deal
PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today confirmed that a former federal minister was among 12 individuals called in for questioning as part of an investigation into a government-backed semiconductor project worth RM1.11 billion. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
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Anwar drops appeal to refer PM immunity questions to Federal Court in Yusoff Rawther civil suit
PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reportedly withdrew his appeal to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court, including whether a sitting prime minister enjoys immunity from civil suits. Anwar had sought a ruling from the
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Trans-Borneo railway feasibility study expected by mid-year, says transport minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The final feasibility report for the Trans-Borneo Railway is expected to be completed by the middle of this year following additional engagement sessions with stakeholders in Sabah and Sarawak, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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Middle East conflict: Higher Education Ministry to seek Wisma Putra’s advice on student evacuation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) will seek guidance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KLN) before deciding on the evacuation of Malaysian students in conflict areas in the Middle East. Its minister Datuk Seri
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Nearly RM1b spent under SARA aid as 6.7 million recipients buy basic goods, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — About 6.7 million recipients of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme as at March 1, 2026, have used the aid to purchase basic necessities at registered premises. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said
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Malaysian consulate: 1,600 Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia after airline cancellations
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — About 1,600 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims have been reported stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight cancellations and disruptions by several airlines due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, said Malaysia’s Consul General in Jeddah,
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Chinese investors invited to explore vast opportunities in Sabah, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — Chinese investors are invited to explore vast opportunities in Sabah, particularly in the sectors of the Blue Economy, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor extended this
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Anwar says he will meet Indonesia’s Prabowo soon to reinforce ties
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will hold a meeting in the near future to discuss efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the neighbouring countries. The Prime Minister said that
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Court sets June deadline to conclude prosecution in Lim Guan Eng undersea tunnel corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi has directed that the corruption trial involving Lim Guan Eng over the Penang undersea tunnel and major roads project, currently at the prosecution stage, be concluded by June this year.
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Putrajaya saves RM4b in diesel subsidies in 2025 after retargeting, Dewan Rakyat told
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The actual expenditure on diesel subsidies decreased to RM6.2 billion in 2025 compared to RM10.1 billion in 2024, resulting in savings of about RM4 billion. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said that the savings were
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