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Rain dampens start of ‘Tangkap Azam Baki’ rally at Sogo, but surprise fireworks briefly cause chaos
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and the government’s surprise announcement this morning that Azam would be
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Loke lambasts Kelantan lawmakers for ‘irresponsible’ Mat Motor convoy through Kota Bharu airport, orders roadblocks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has condemned several Kelantan assemblymen for organising a “Mat Motor” convoy to the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu, labelling the act as “highly irresponsible” and a potential threat to
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Transport minister confirms MTEN to study lowering road tax for non-subsidised diesel owners
BATU KAWAN, April 25 — The Ministry of Transport has officially submitted a proposal to the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to study a reduction in road tax for diesel vehicles, Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed today. The move follows
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Police cripple RM1.8m diesel smuggling syndicate in Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Police have dismantled a subsidised diesel smuggling syndicate with the arrest of eight individuals in Ops Taring Bravo 1 at three factories in Shah Alam and Sungai Buloh, yesterday. Wildlife Crime Bureau/Intelligence and Special Investigation
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PM Anwar urges JPJ to be more professional, firm in enforcement
BATU KAWAN, April 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to continue enhancing its professionalism and firmness in carrying out its duties, particularly in enforcing traffic laws. He said that as
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What we know about new MACC chief Abdul Halim Aman
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — After the announcement of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malaysians will likely be curious about Abdul Halim’s background. His appointment, made under subsection 5(1)
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Anwar floats diesel road tax cut to offset high pump prices
BATU KAWAN, April 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Transport Ministry to study the possibility of reducing road tax for diesel vehicles, offering a potential relief measure for owners grappling with soaring fuel prices that
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Padini says MACC probe targets ‘external parties,’ not company itself
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Padini Holdings Berhad has clarified that the recent freezing of its bank accounts by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is related to an investigation involving its “external counterparties,” and not the company or its management.
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Organisers say rally against Azam Baki to proceed despite announcement of new MACC chief
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The “Tangkap Azam Baki” rally calling for action against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki will still proceed this afternoon despite his named replacement, its organisers said today. Kelvin Lee, who
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Guan Eng backs Selangor DAP rep over pig farming row, accuses PAS of ‘double standards’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng has responded to critics of Seri Kembangan assemblyman Wong Siew Ki, accusing PAS of applying “double standards” for labelling her “treasonous” over her suggestion to review state pig farming policies.
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