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Housing minister: Madani govt approves RM123.7m for 1,048 non-Muslim houses of worship nationwide
IPOH, Feb 22 — The Madani government, through the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), has approved an allocation totalling RM123,716,331.27 for 1,048 Non-Islamic Houses of Worship (RIBI) nationwide as of last December. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga
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Chief Secretary: Azam Baki gives statement to special probe panel over shareholding issue
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 22 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki was summoned to give a statement regarding the share ownership issue on February 19, said the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu
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MCMC investigates man over threatening, offensive posts targeting Terengganu royal family
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 22 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of uploading threatening, insulting and extremely offensive content against the Terengganu royal family via his personal account on the X platform. In a statement today,
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Terengganu MACC detains state exco over alleged nepotism in GLC hires
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The Terengganu Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a state executive councillor on suspicion of abusing his position by directing two of his children to be hired by a state-linked company. Harian Metro reported that the
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Saifuddin Nasution: Madani govt able to sustain political stability, boost public confidence
SUNGAI PETANI, Feb 22 — The political performance of the Madani Government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is capable of sustaining political stability and strengthening public confidence in the country’s leadership. Kedah Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) State Leadership Council
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Defence minister says post-mortem shows no abuse in Trooper Indiran case, warns against political spin
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 21 — There are no indications of abuse or bullying in the death of army personnel Trooper K. Indiran, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said today. He said this was conveyed to him based on
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‘Pukau’ heist: Trio allegedly cons woman of RM10,000 in jewellery with fake jackpot tale in Ampang
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Police are hunting three suspects believed to have ‘pukau’ (hypnotised) and cheated a retired civil servant, causing the 70-year-old woman to lose jewellery worth about RM10,000 at a shopping centre in Jalan Pandan Prima near
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Onsa enforcement begins: Platforms tested on age limits, anti-scam measures, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The Communications Ministry has reiterated its commitment to combat online fraud tactics that are increasingly prevalent on social media platforms through the Online Safety Act (Onsa) which came into effect on January 1. Communications Minister
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IGP: 12 police personnel pulled from active duty over alleged Kajang crypto heist
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Twelve police personnel under investigation for allegedly stealing cryptocurrency belonging to a Chinese national have been removed from active duty. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the police are in the process
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IGP: Several individuals to be called in probe over Bloomberg report on Azam Baki
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Several individuals will be called to give statements to assist in the investigation into the alleged share ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, which was reported by international media,
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