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Nurul Izzah rejects nepotism charge as old smear tactic, says earned her place in PKR
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 —Nurul Izzah Anwar has firmly rejected claims of nepotism as she confirmed her candidacy for deputy president of PKR for the 2025–2028 term. The daughter of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the
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MACC denies TikTok claims of officer pressuring Pamela Ling to settle divorce, says he never met her
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied viral allegations that a senior MACC officer had allegedly pressured the now-missing Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh to settle divorce matters with her husband during an investigation. In
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GRS vows solo fight in Sabah if Pakatan-BN join forces for state poll
KOTA KINABALU, May 9 — Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) would contest the next state election independently if its current state government partner, Pakatan Harapan (PH), cooperates with Barisan Nasional (BN), said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Claiming a PH-BN
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MetMalaysia issues alert on squall line storms bringing flash floods, strong winds
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has advised the public to stay in a safe place should the squall line phenomenon occur. MetMalaysia said the phenomenon could cause heavy rain that may result in flash floods,
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Siti Nurhaliza pays courtesy call on PM Anwar, talks arts, youth and cultural relevance
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from Biduanita Negara Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin and discussed various topics related to the arts. Anwar said the courtesy call, held at his
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Russian e-hailing apps InDrive, Maxim ordered to cease operations over permit, insurance violations
JOHOR BARU, May 9 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued letters to cease operations to two Russian e-hailing applications, namely InDrive and Maxim, for allegedly operating illegally, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. “Effective July 24, InDrive and
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Johor cops bust loan shark gang targeting Malaysians in Singapore, used meth-fuelled runners to splash paint, lock homes over unpaid loans
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — A loan shark syndicate targeting Malaysians working in Singapore has been dismantled following the arrest of four individuals in raids around the city. Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the suspects, three local men
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Perlis sees rise in sexual crimes, schoolgirl pregnancies spark concern
ARAU, May 8 — Sexual crime cases in Perlis increased by 31 per cent to 51 cases in 2024 from 39 the previous year, said state police chief Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim. He said 98 per cent of the cases
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Human skeletal remains found in Slim River plantation, police appeal for help
IPOH, May 8 — Police discovered human skeletal remains in an oil palm plantation at Ladang Bukit Besout, Jalan Kuala Slim, Slim River on May 4. Muallim District Police chief Supt Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir said the authorities received a
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RMAF probes Hawk jet fleet after runway mishap at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport during LIMA ‘25 prep
KOTA TINGGI, May 8 — The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has launched a probe into the safety of its Hawk fighter aircraft fleet. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the investigation was initiated following Tuesday’s incident when
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