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Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into allegations of money laundering. The ministry said the administrative measure was
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After 1MDB conviction, Najib urges Malaysians to stay calm, vows to continue legal fight
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 ― Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called on Malaysians to remain calm after he was convicted and sentenced to jail by the High Court today after being found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering involving
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Eight to face charges over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured ex-Dang Wangi police chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — Eight individuals arrested over the incident at Kampung Sungai Baru, which left the former Dang Wangi police chief injured in September, will soon face charges. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the investigation
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Police yet to trace family of woman who lived a year at KLIA Terminal 1
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 — The police have yet to trace the family of a local woman who allegedly lived for a year at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1. KLIA police chief ACP Azman Shari’at said the woman,
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Tapir carcass discovered near lemang stall in Kijal, Perhilitan advises motorists to be alert in wildlife zones
CHUKAI, Dec 26 — A male tapir was found dead, believed to have been hit by a vehicle on Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan near a lemang stall in Kijal here today. Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) director Loo Kean
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Embassy warns Malaysians in Cambodia to steer clear of six provinces until further notice
PHNOM PENH, Dec 26 — Malaysians in Cambodia are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Preah Vihear, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Koh Kong and Pursat Provinces, until further notice. “Malaysian citizens in Cambodia are advised to stay informed through
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Police hunt ‘highly wanted, dangerous’ suspect linked to Nilai apartment blast
PETALING JAYA, Dec 26 — Police are hunting for a man described as “dangerous and highly wanted” in relation to an explosion at the Desa Palma Apartment in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, earlier this week. According to Utusan Malaysia, Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk
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Cabinet ministers send festive greetings, emphasising togetherness and national harmony
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Cabinet today extended Christmas greetings to Christians nationwide, underscoring the importance of unity, harmony and mutual respect in Malaysia’s multi-religious and multicultural society. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Christmas reflects the
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Christians in Sarawak kick off Christmas with early church services and family celebrations
KUCHING, Dec 25 — Christians in Sarawak began their Christmas celebrations early today, flocking to churches as early as 7am to attend religious services before spending the day with family and loved ones. For Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) psychology student
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Military project procurement: MACC records statements from three individuals
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Three individuals were summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday to record statements in connection with the procurement of army projects. Sources said the MACC has also intensified investigations, which began the day before
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