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AGC appeals Syed Saddiq’s acquittal, seeks Federal Court review on Armada funds case
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The prosecution has filed its appeal against the Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision yesterday to acquit Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. In a brief statement today, the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) confirmed it
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No sign of rape in Cyberjaya student’s death, but laptop and phone missing, say police
SEPANG, June 26 — Police have reportedly said that several items belonging to a 20-year-old university student found dead in a Cyberjaya hostel were missing, including a laptop, mobile phone, ATM card and cash. According to The Star, Sepang OCPD Asst
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Scholar and IKIM chairman Muhammad Nur Manuty dies at 76, praised for uniting faith, modern perspectives
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Chairman of the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim), Professor Datuk Muhammad Nur Manuty, died today at Sultan Idris Shah Hospital in Serdang. He was 76. His passing, at 11.27am, was confirmed by his special
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PDRM announces key leadership changes, new IGP confident in appointments
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The appointment of individuals to senior leadership roles in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) reflects the force’s confidence in their credibility and capability, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. He described the
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Son remanded over gruesome murder of father in Ipoh home
IPOH, June 26 — A 31-year-old man has been remanded for seven days starting today on suspicion of murdering his father at their home in Taman Tasek Damai here last night. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad
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10As and above SPM students guaranteed Matriculation spots, quota unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — All students who obtained 10As and above in last year’s Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination and applied for the Matriculation Programme will be offered places, regardless of race or background. The Ministry of Education (MOE)
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Local university student found murdered in Cyberjaya condo
SEPANG, June 26 — A student of a local university was found dead, believed to have been murdered, in a condominium in Cyberjaya two days ago (June 24). Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said a police team went to
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Four enforcement officers remanded over alleged RM2,000 bribe in Melaka
MELAKA, June 24 — Four enforcement agency personnel have been remanded for five days over a RM2,000 bribe allegedly taken to avoid action against a man found alone with another person in a vehicle along Jalan Melaka Mall here on
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Armed forces make history with promotion of first Malaysian Chinese three-star general
PETALING JAYA, June 24 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) achieved a historic milestone yesterday with the promotion of Major General Johnny Lim to the rank of lieutenant-general, making him the first Malaysian Chinese officer to attain the three-star rank.
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Arrest warrant issued for lorry company owner linked to crash that killed nine FRU officers
TELUK INTAN, June 24 — The Magistrate’s Court here today issued an arrest warrant for the owner of a lorry company involved in a fatal accident involving nine members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) on May 13. Deputy Public
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