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‘Profits’ looked real until withdrawals failed: Two in Penang lose RM2.7m to China-linked investment schemes
GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — Two senior citizens including a former company director lost a total of almost RM2.7 million after being duped by online investment syndicates that promised lucrative returns through separate investment platforms, recently. Penang police chief Datuk
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Heroin, meth, tobacco, phones and cash found inside Ipoh police lock-up, internal investigation underway
IPOH, May 16 — Perak police have launched an internal investigation into the discovery of items suspected to be drugs and mobile phones in a lock-up cell at the Central Police Station of the Ipoh District Police Headquarters (IPD) last
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DBKL gets RM1.5m for 100 bus stops after roadside wait complaints, transport minister expects faster rollout than Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) approved an additional RM1.5 million allocation to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to construct and upgrade bus stops across the federal capital. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the move follows
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MACC says no corruption found in KL flood retention pond land conversion probe after Hannah Yeoh query
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found no elements of corruption in its investigation into the conversion of land status involving flood retention ponds in the capital, according to a report by Berita Harian. MACC senior
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Must pass SPM BM and History first: Anwar confirms UEC students can enter public universities
SEREMBAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the new admission pathways for graduates from Chinese Private Secondary School (SMPC) or holders of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) into public universities.
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New MACC chief Halim Aman vows stronger cooperation with AGC on high-profile cases
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will continue strengthening its strategic cooperation with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), particularly in handling high-profile, large-scale and public interest cases. Newly-appointed MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said
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On national Youth Day, Anwar announces RM5m allocation for Youth Council
SEREMBAN, May 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a RM5 million allocation for the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) to strengthen the umbrella body’s role in advancing youth development in the country. He said the additional RM1
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With vape-related drug cases rising in Sarawak, minister says full ban still on the table
KUCHING, May 15 — The Sarawak Government does not rule out imposing a complete ban on vaping in future, said Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development noted that Sarawak is currently focusing on
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Hannah Yeoh says MACC report on shrinking KL retention ponds lodged in 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Hannah Yeoh today revealed that she had lodged a complaint about the city’s shrinking retention ponds with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in 2021. Earlier this week, Yeoh ordered
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Terengganu civil servant duped of almost RM100,000 in Telegram investment scams
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 15 — A female civil servant in Terengganu lost RM99,276 after falling victim to two fraudulent online investment schemes. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 38-year-old victim responded to a ‘’Webull investment scheme’’
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