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Home Minister says outcome depends on investigation progress
KULIM, Jan 31 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the status of the investigation into the assault case involving the son of Pandan Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, will be determined based on the progress
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Anwar hopes Thaipusam brings peace, gratitude and unity to Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today conveyed Thaipusam greetings to all Hindus celebrating the festival. In a Facebook post, Anwar said Thaipusam is rich in meaning, symbolising sacrifice, reflection, spiritual strength and the value
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Bersatu info chief defends Muhyiddin after Perikatan letter leak
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Datuk Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz today called a disciplinary complaint lodged against Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin “baseless,” arguing that it misinterprets the president’s constitutional powers within the party. The complaint was reportedly filed
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Firefighters help transport teacher weighing 350kg to hospital
ALOR GAJAH, Jan 31 — A 40-year-old teacher, weighing 350 kilogrammes (kg), required assistance from the Fire and Rescue Department to be transported to the hospital from his home in Kuala Sungai Baru here early today. Melaka Fire and Rescue
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Johor man under probe for potential link to infant deaths and child disappearances
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Malaysian police are investigating a Johor man suspected of links to two infant deaths and the disappearance of two other children after uncovering child‑sex abuse material tied to an international network. According to the NST,
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Cabinet agrees to 10-year prime minister limit, constitutional amendments to follow
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 31 — The government has decided to introduce a 10-year limit on the tenure of the Prime Minister, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability, checks and balances, and constitutional governance. The decision follows extensive review of public
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KL’s iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building set for new role as City Gallery
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — The iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building (BSAS) will house the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery, charting the history of both the building and the capital through five themed spaces spanning three centuries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Cops nab Perak man over death of stray dog in Pusing after video goes viral
IPOH, Jan 31 — Police yesterday arrested an elderly man in connection with the death of a stray dog in Pusing, near Batu Gajah. Batu Gajah police chief ACP Md Noor Aehawan Mohammad said they received a report regarding the
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King graces completion of Phase I of Sultan Abdul Samad building conservation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today graced the completion of Phase 1 of the conservation of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (BSAS) along Jalan Raja here. His Majesty arrived at about 10 am
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Senior Navy officer ‘forced’ contractors to rent rooms at his hotel to house workers, MACC uncovers in graft probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — MACC investigations have uncovered a senior Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officer who owns two hotels and allegedly forced contractors to book accommodation at his properties. The officer reportedly demanded that six to eight contractors rent
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