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Ikram suspends three members caught in RM230m ‘zakat’ fund scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) has suspended three members arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with a massive investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately RM230 million in zakat funds. The move comes after two
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Exco: Selangor considering seawater desalination for water security
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is studying the feasibility of a seawater desalination plant to ensure the sustainability of clean water supply in the state, said Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim. He said the
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Johor man charged with bribing police RM18,500 to ignore friends’ criminal histories
JOHOR BAHRU, April 22 — A 31-year-old factory supervisor pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of bribing a police officer with RM18,500 to allegedly overlook his and his friends’ criminal records. The accused, M.
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Hannah Yeoh announces major cut in KL concert deposit rates from May 1
KUALA LUMPUR, April 222 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will reduce its security deposit rate for concerts, stage and cultural performances to support the extension of Visit Malaysia 2026 to 2027. Minister in the Prime Minsiter’s Department (Federal Territories)
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RM100 side hustle gone wrong: Kelantan police nab teen using brother’s Triton for people-smuggling
KOTA BHARU, April 22 — Police arrested an 18-year-old youth in Kampung Bunohan on Monday for allegedly acting as a ‘tekong darat’ (ground coordinator) and being paid RM100 for each illegal immigrant transported. The suspect, who tested positive for drugs,
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Fahmi moots extra aid for event organisers amid Visit Malaysia Year extension
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Communications Ministry will propose to the Cabinet additional assistance for event organisers following the extension of the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026 campaign to 2027, said its Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the assistance
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Police arrest Kelantan couple for alleged abuse of 10-year-old nephew
KUALA KRAI, April 22 — A 10-year-old boy was allegedly abused by his aunt and uncle in Kampung Sungai Mas, Machang, after being separated from his four siblings. Kelantan Social Welfare Department (JKM) director Che Samsuzuki Che Noh confirmed the
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Survey and Mapping D-G to face corruption charges today
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Director-General of the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) is expected to be charged in the Sessions Court here today in connection with an alleged misappropriation of funds. A search of the court’s
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Anwar in Sabah to assess massive Kampung Bahagia fire damage
KOTA KINABALU, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to visit Sabah today to assess the situation following a major fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, which destroyed 1,000 homes on Sunday (April 19). He is expected
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As global conflicts loom, Putrajaya Forum pushes Asean to aspire for information dominance and bolster climate security
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly redefining modern warfare, South-East Asian countries are called to rethink a collective regional security approach in an increasingly volatile world. The Putrajaya Forum took place today against this backdrop, in
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