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AGC to appeal High Court rulings ordering millions in payout over Amri, Pastor Koh disappearances
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today said it will appeal two separate High Court rulings that ordered the Malaysian government to pay millions in compensation to the families of missing activist Amri Che Mat and
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Malaysian passport climbs to third globally with visa-free access to 174 countries
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The Malaysian passport is now ranked third globally in the 2025 Passport Index, a global benchmark for passport standings. In a post on its social media page, the Immigration Department (JIM) said the achievement reflects
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Malaysia adopts neutral strategy to secure access to AI chips from US, China
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysia practices a neutral and inclusive approach centred on the country’s strategic interests to ensure domestic industries, including data centres, can benefit from the latest technological advancements. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul
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King praises Saudi Arabia for warmly hosting and caring for Malaysian pilgrims and citizens during his state visit
RIYADH, Nov 6 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, expressed his appreciation to the Saudi Arabian government for the good treatment of Malaysian citizens working in the country across various sectors including oil and gas, services, and health.
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Foreigner caught after breaking in naked and sexually assaulting girl, 11, in Sabah
TAWAU, Nov 6 — Police arrested a foreign man in his 20s suspected of being a paedophile after he allegedly broke into a home naked and sexually harassed an 11-year-old girl here early Tuesday. District police chief ACP Jasmin Hussin
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Off-duty doctor hailed as hero after saving passenger on Malaysia Airlines flight to Miri
MIRI, Nov 5 — A woman in distress onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH2574 last Saturday met ‘a knight in shining armour’, in the form of Dr Chung Ghi Waie, a paediatric specialist at the Selesa Pacific Hospital. During the flight,
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DPM Zahid starts four-day working visit in Shanghai as Malaysia eyes deeper halal, education cooperation with China
SHANGHAI, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived here on Tuesday for a four-day working visit to China. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, arrived at Hongqiao International Airport
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Namewee denies fleeing, vows full cooperation in Taiwanese influencer’s murder probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysian rapper Namewee has denied allegations that he was on the run from police, saying he voluntarily reported himself to assist investigations into the death of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin. In a statement today, Namewee,
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Namewee to be remanded as police investigate death of Taiwanese influencer
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Police are seeking to remand Malaysian rapper Namewee to assist in investigations into the murder of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin. Dang Wangi Police Chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the remand application will be made this
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Bintulu police nab suspect who allegedly raped, robbed woman after posing as cop
BINTULU, Nov 5 — Police have arrested a man in his early 50s in connection with the rape and robbery of a woman at the Similajau Forest Reserve on Oct 29. Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said initial
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