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DBKL targets unlicensed street traders choking up tourist districts
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Authorities here have launched enforcement operations against unlicensed street traders across Masjid India, Bukit Bintang and several major city hotspots. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said the checks involved static controls, regular patrols and
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Search under way for man swept away by water surge near Pintasan Saloma in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that a man is missing after he was swept away by a water surge in Sungai Klang, near Pintasan Saloma here yesterday afternoon. According to the Kuala Lumpur Fire
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After Hasnah retires, Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais assumes Chief Judge of Malaya duties
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — President of the Court of Appeal (PCA) Datuk Abu Bakar Jais will now temporarily carry out the duties of the Chief Judge of Malaya (CJM), following Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim’s retirement last week as
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KL welcomes Fadlun Mak Ujud as 16th mayor
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud officially began his duties as the 16th Mayor of Kuala Lumpur today. According to a statement from the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Corporate Planning Department Media Unit, Fadlun, who succeeds
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Two men charged with murder of saleswoman found bound and naked near Seri Kembangan roundabout
PETALING JAYA, Nov 17 — Two men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a saleswoman whose naked body, with her hands tied, was found near the Blue Water Estate roundabout, Seri Kembangan, last month.
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Sarawak lands first direct flight from Haikou, China; eyes Guangzhou and Shenzhen next
KUCHING, Nov 17 — Sarawak marked a significant milestone in its aviation connectivity with the arrival of 9Air’s inaugural scheduled charter flight from Haikou, China. The flight, AQ1295, landed at Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 5.10am on Saturday, signaling a
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Influencer loses jewellery, motorbikes, helmets worth RM360,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Police are tracking down a man who allegedly broke into a digital creator’s house in Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, yesterday, causing losses of nearly RM360,000. Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof said
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High Court dismisses Najib, son’s bid to halt bankruptcy over RM1.69b and RM37.6m tax arrears
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The High Court here today dismissed an appeal by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his son, Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin, to stay bankruptcy proceedings against them. The proceedings were initiated by the Inland Revenue Board
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Malaysia ranks among world’s cheapest for internet per gigabyte, says Fahmi
BAKU (Azerbaijan), Nov 17 — Malaysia has some of the cheapest internet rates per gigabyte, reflecting the government’s continued efforts to ensure affordable and inclusive digital connectivity for the people, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said Malaysia
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Female cook stabbed, two hurt in Penang
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 17 — A female cook from Myanmar was stabbed to death after an argument with fellow countrymen over the quality of food served at an ala Thai restaurant in Lorong Bukit Juru here last night. In the
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