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EC flags voting imbalance
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — “Imagine in Selangor — overcrowded. There are far too many people, but the number of parliamentary seats is small,” said Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom, highlighting disparities in voter representation across Malaysia. While
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Government must not delay Najib’s house arrest if court allows it
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak must immediately be allowed to serve the rest of his six-year prison term at home instead of at Kajang Prison if the High Court decides next Monday that
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MACC ramps up global investigation into law firm over 1MDB money trail
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stepped up its investigation into an international law firm that it said helped embezzle some US$1 billion (RM4 billion) in 1MDB money, as part of its ongoing efforts to
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Sunway mall reverses pet-friendly policy after Selangor exco reaffirms shopping centre ban
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Sunway Square Mall has revised its pet policy with immediate effect, banning pets from enclosed indoor areas in line with a Selangor state directive. The mall said the move followed a reaffirmation by Selangor Local
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At Kuskop, Sim rolls out interest-free loan freeze and expanded MSME financing
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today announced a six-month, interest-free loan moratorium for flood-affected businesses and a significant RM600 million boost in financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking after
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Johor Customs bust courier-linked drug syndicates, seize RM1.29m cannabis
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 18 — The Johor Customs Department has busted two illicit drug smuggling syndicates, one with international links, that employs courier services after enforcement officers seized 13.17 kilogrammes (kg) of cannabis worth RM1.29 million in two cases here
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Chemist report ready for Namewee’s drug use case, says lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — The prosecution has confirmed that the chemist report for Malaysian rapper Namewee or Wee Meng Chee has been completed, Wee’s lawyer Joshua Tay confirmed today. When contacted by Malay Mail, Tay said the deputy public prosecutor
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Namewee down with Influenza A, court dates for drug case pushed to Dec 22 and Jan 19
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Court proceedings for Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee have been adjourned after he fell ill, his lawyer told the courts. Joshua Tay informed two Magistrate’s Courts here that Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng
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Steven Sim rejects downgrade talk on Kuskop appointment, pledges focus on Malaysian businesses
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today dismissed suggestions that his appointment involved any form of “downgrading” or “upgrading”, saying his priority was to strengthen Malaysian businesses instead. Speaking to reporters after his
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Steven Sim vows inclusive leadership as Kuskop minister, dismisses criticisms
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today said his leadership would be guided by the principle of safeguarding the interests of all Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. Addressing his first
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