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In Dewan Rakyat today: MACC’s recovered funds in focus as PM Anwar faces scrutiny over Madani record
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The total amount of money and assets successfully recovered by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) throughout 2025 in cases related to corruption and abuse of power will be among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat
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Iran Revolutionary Guards launches tenth wave of missile attacks at Tel Aviv, Haifa and east Jerusalem
TEHRAN, March 2 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today they had launched missile strikes on an Israeli government complex in Tel Aviv as well as security and military centres in Haifa and an attack on east Jerusalem. “Among the targets
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Penang MACC questions 63 over alleged zakat fund misuse and land deals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — A total of 63 individuals have been summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Penang to record statements over abuse of power involving senior state government officials in land purchases and the misuse of
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LRT3 in final testing phase, official launch date pending safety nod, says Prasarana chief
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The latest developments regarding the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) service linking Shah Alam and its surrounding areas will be announced next month. Prasarana president and chief executive officer Amir Hamdan said the fail-free run
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‘Not an act of betrayal’: Minister says Lynas’s 10-year licence renewal bars new radioactive waste facility
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The government’s green light for Lynas Malaysia’s 10-year operating licence renewal is not an act of betrayal. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Datuk Chang Lih Kang said the licence renewal comes with a
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Anwar reassures Parliament: PM term limit won’t diminish Agong’s role or Dewan Rakyat’s confidence powers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — The constitutional amendment to limit the Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years will not affect the prerogative powers of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the King), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today as he
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KTMB adds 26 extra trains for Hari Raya, offering 285,000 seats to ease balik kampung rush
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced 26 additional train services from March 17 to 29 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, to meet the high demand from passengers returning to their hometowns.
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Police nab two more youths in Penang mall assault case, bringing total suspects to six
GEORGE TOWN, March 2 — Police have arrested two more men to assist in investigations into the attack on a man at a shopping mall along Jalan Kelawai here on Wednesday (Feb 25). Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said
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Penang deputy chief minister quizzed by MACC over alleged misuse of zakat funds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mohamad Abdul Hamid, was at the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Penang this morning to provide a statement over allegations of abuse of power in a land purchase
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PKR welcomes nearly 5,000 new members as Anwar says confidence in party remains strong despite political chaos
PUTRAJAYA, March 2 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) recorded nearly 5,000 new members recently, reflecting the people’s continued confidence in the party’s struggle. Its president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said support for PKR remained solid despite facing a political situation
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