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Three killed in broad daylight shooting in Kota Tinggi, suspect caught trying to flee
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Three people were killed in a shooting outside a food outlet in Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi in Johor Bahru, this afternoon. According to Kosmo! Online, the incident, which occurred at about 1.40pm, left two men and a
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Zambry: UM report admits ‘sensitive’ elements in theatre row, corrective steps underway
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has acknowledged “sensitive” elements in a recent theatre performance that drew online backlash, submitting a report to the Higher Education Ministry. According to The Star, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir
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MACC urges tighter safeguards to curb smuggling and corruption in high-risk regions
ALOR SETAR, April 19 — Prevention and public awareness must be strengthened alongside enforcement in high-risk areas vulnerable to smuggling, cross-border crime, duty-free abuse, and customs issues, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professional)
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Sarawak rejects ‘golden goose’ accusation, says gas push is about fairness
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Sarawak will pursue its own framework to manage the state’s gas resources without affecting the role of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg said today. According to Berita Harian, he said
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DAP must reassess direction to stay relevant, says Anthony Loke
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 19 — DAP must reassess its direction and set a clear strategic path to ensure the continuity of its struggle, said secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the party’s national convention, scheduled to be held in
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Spoilt deal: Terengganu trader loses RM25,000 in Harumanis mango QR scam
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 19 — A trader suffered losses amounting to RM25,280 after being duped by a syndicate in an online Harumanis mango sale scam using a quick response (QR) code. Kuala Terengganu District Police Chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor
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Zahid: 6,252 former members apply to rejoin Umno in sign of resurgence
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — More than 6,200 former Umno members have applied to rejoin the party, its president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, hailing the surge as a boost for the party. This comes as Umno said
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Hannah Yeoh: Urgent interventions underway after TTDI retaining wall collapse
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — City authorities have shifted into full crisis-response mode, mobilising additional manpower, machinery and round-the-clock monitoring to contain and repair damage at a project site, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said
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Is Perlis govt on shaky ground? Analysts say delayed sitting raises red flags
KANGAR, April 19 — The sudden postponement of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, offered without a solid reason, could quietly feed a dangerous perception: that the state government is either grappling with political instability or buckling under internal
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Bukit Aman: Two policemen among 87 testing positive for drugs in Ipoh entertainment outlet raids
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Two policemen tested positive for drugs after being detained in raids on entertainment outlets in Ipoh, where 87 patrons were also found to have taken illicit substances. Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) director
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