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In Johor Bahru, mechanic claims trial after being charged with abusing stepson
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 3 — A 32-year-old mechanic claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abusing his six-year-old stepson at the Melana Indah Phase 2 People’s Housing Project (PPR) last month. The accused, Mohamed Ra’id
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Why not cash? RM100 Sara credit meant only for essentials, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 — The government today defended its decision not to give the RM100 one-off special payment in cash, saying the credit is part of a programme meant to help households buy essential goods. The RM100 credit was distributed under
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Govt to boost protection for male victims of abuse, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has pledged to strengthen efforts to address violence against men, including physical, emotional and sexual abuse, which remains underreported despite being increasingly evident. Its Deputy Minister
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Labourer charged with insulting modesty, trespassing in Kuala Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 3 — A labourer was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with insulting the modesty of a woman entrepreneur and trespassing into a residential premises last week. Ahmad Farhan Rizal Abdullah, 29, pleaded not guilty to both
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MCMC questions PAS lawmaker over racial claim in Perak Sultan incident
CYBERJAYA, Sept 3 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded the statement of Manjoi state assemblyman Mohd Hafez Sabri over a social media post with racial elements linked to an incident at a National Day celebration in
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Perak MB urges public to ignore fake TikTok account using AI to scam money
IPOH, Sept 3 — Perak Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad has advised the public not to be fooled by a fake TikTok account that uses his picture and voice through artificial intelligence (AI) technology to offer cash. He said
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Court permits Zara Qairina’s parents to be part of inquest into her death
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 — The parents of schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir, who died on July 17, have been allowed to be interested parties in the inquest into her death. Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan said he would allow the
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Police probe two TikTokers over posts on Zara Qairina’s death, Israel claims against PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Police have launched investigations into two TikTok accounts over posts alleged to contain seditious elements and false claims. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar S Muthuvelu said that investigation papers were opened
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Fahmi to meet TikTok bosses with AG and IGP over fake news concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he will meet TikTok’s top management tomorrow following concerns over the platform’s slow response in assisting authorities in cases involving the spread of fake news, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported.
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Grab CEO extends support in Indonesia following driver casualties amid protests
PETALING JAYA, Sept 2 — Just hours after attending the National Day celebrations in Putrajaya on Sunday, Grab CEO Anthony Tan travelled to Makassar to stand in solidarity with the Grab community in Indonesia, which has been deeply affected by
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