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IGP files committal proceeding against Papagomo again for breaching terms of apology
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has once again applied for the court’s permission to initiate committal proceedings against blogger Papagomo, whose real name is Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, for breaching the
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Two men charged in Terengganu over record 600kg East Coast drug haul, face death penalty
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 7 — Two men were charged in the Sessions Court here today with trafficking in 591.39 kilogrammes of methamphetamine and heroin in Setiu last month. The charges against Nik Khairil Shahruzie Nik Rozlan, 32, and Muhamad Reduan
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Factory operator charged with murdering father-in-law in Seremban beating
SEREMBAN, May 7 — A factory operator was charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court here today in connection with the death of his father-in-law last month. V. Karthiy, 32, was charged with murdering P. Sasi Kumar, 52, by punching
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Fadhlina backs Nurul Izzah for PKR deputy presidency, dismisses nepotism concerns
PETALING JAYA, May 7 — Wanita PKR chief Fadhlina Sidek has voiced her support for party vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar to contest the party’s deputy presidency, downplaying concerns of nepotism given her father Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains PKR president.
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Trader charged with dangerous driving, causing death of motorcyclist in Seremban crash
SEREMBAN, May 7 — A trader pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in a road crash at Matahari Heights early this month. P.
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Disorderly conduct case ends as prosecution drops appeal against Selangor DAP Wanita sec-gen’s acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Selangor DAP Wanita secretary Nalina Nair Rama Krishnan remains acquitted of a disorderly conduct charge, for allegedly causing a disturbance at a police station here four years ago. During today’s proceedings at the High Court,
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Rafizi says he offered to step down from PKR and Cabinet posts to focus on GE16 preparation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli revealed today that he was prepared to relinquish his party position and Cabinet role to help the party’s grassroots prepare for the 16th General Election (GE16). Rafizi said
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Penang’s new investment facilitation centre to spur locally driven growth amid global uncertainty, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, May 6 — The establishment of an Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) in Penang will encourage domestically driven investments, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said this is especially crucial during this period of global economic
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Malaysia to prioritise emerging markets with increased funding allocation, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia will continue to focus on new markets while exploring non-traditional markets to ensure the country’s economic and trade interests remain strong, said Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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Govt may offer special aid for businesses hit by US tariffs after negotiations conclude, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will consider introducing a special incentive package for businesses affected by United States (US) tariff after assessing its impact, in addition to evaluating its effect on the country’s
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