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From army chief to welfare fund boss, charges mount
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The recent spate of prosecutions against four senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers within a fortnight demonstrates that no one is above the law, even at the highest echelons of command, when it comes to
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Govt cracking down on foreigners abusing social visit passes
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — The government is taking firm action against foreign nationals who abuse social visit passes to work illegally in Malaysia, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. Speaking at a press conference, Fahmi said Prime Minister Datuk
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JPJ opens online bidding for ‘FH’ vehicle plates from Feb 1–5 to mark FT Day, minimum bid from RM300
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — The Ministry of Transport, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will open online bidding for the Special Registration Number ‘FH’ series for five days starting Sunday, Feb 1, in conjunction with Federal Territory Day 2026. JPJ
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Diversity strengthens Malaysia, unity minister says in Thaipusam message
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Malaysians have been urged not to use religion as a tool to incite conflict or disputes, particularly on social media, but instead to collectively reject hatred, provocation, stereotypes and prejudice to preserve national harmony. National
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MACC investigative processes linked to Albert Tei not open to judicial review, High Court rules
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The High Court here today dismissed an application for leave to commence judicial review filed by lawyer Mahajoth Singh to challenge two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) orders related to his client, businessman Albert Tei, which
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Kluang couple in their 60s claim trial to firearm, ammunition and cannabis charges
KLUANG, Jan 30 — An elderly married couple pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of possessing a firearm, ammunition and drugs at a house in Taman Sri Kluang on Jan 22. Koh Yaw, 61, and
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High Court rules Nestle service termination unjustified, awards RM3.89m to security company
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The Shah Alam High Court here has awarded damages of nearly RM4 million to security firm Uppal Aimed Guard Security Sdn Bhd after finding that its service termination by Nestle Products Sdn Bhd and Nestle
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After agency chiefs, PM tells local council heads to do their jobs well or go
GOMBAK, Jan 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended his warning about enforcement failures to local councils, saying that weaknesses at the municipal level were undermining governance and public cleanliness. His comments follow an ultimatum he issued
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Badminton doubles player Teoh Mei Xing focused on comeback after Go Pei Kee split
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — The recent split with Go Pei Kee has not dampened national women’s doubles player Teoh Mei Xing’s determination to continue competing on the international stage. The 28-year-old insisted she remains physically fit and ready to
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JPJ says body-worn cameras proving effective, set to expand deployment nationwide
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to get another 300 to 500 body-worn cameras (BWCs) to strengthen enforcement and enhance operational transparency nationwide. Its director-general, Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said the department currently has 100 BWCs,
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