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Najib brings in expert witness to challenge 1MDB signature claims
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today called in a handwriting and signature expert to tell the High Court whether he was the one who had signed seven signatures in documents regarding or linked to
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Cops bust east coast’s biggest trafficking syndicate of the year in Setiu raids
BANDAR PERMAISURI, May 5 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has busted the largest international drug trafficking syndicate on the east coast this year, seizing 590.18 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine and heroin base, worth RM25 million, in two raids around
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Malaysia making early headway in US tariff talks, Anwar confirms
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia is among 18 nations that have managed to have early discussions with the US government on its “reciprocal” tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim disclosed today. He said Minister of Investment, Trade and
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Pakistan PM delays Malaysia visit after Kashmir attack, Anwar offers full understanding
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his official visit to Malaysia scheduled for this Friday, in light of recent tensions following the attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar
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Fadillah highlights need for stable energy grid in Malaysia, points to Spain and Portugal’s energy woes
KUCHING, May 5 — Malaysia must learn to focus on renewable energy implementation to avoid facing large-scale energy crises like those occurring in Spain and Portugal. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia needs to ensure electricity supply
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Anwar holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo on strengthening bilateral ties and Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held discussions Saturday with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. In a Facebook post yesterday, Anwar said the telephone conversation addressed both nations’ need to strengthen cooperation across various fields. “President
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PKR confirms results of 2025 elections amid claims of irregularities
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — PKR has endorsed the results of its 2025 internal elections despite allegations of irregularities following the unexpected defeats of several senior leaders. PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh said the decision demonstrated the party’s commitment to a
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Cops search for 13-year-old MRSM Pekan student who went missing after refusing to return to hostel
KUANTAN, May 5 — A student of the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Pekan, Pahang, has been reported missing after leaving home, believed to be due to his refusal to return to the school hostel. Kuantan district police chief
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Cops bust job scam ring in Ipoh bungalow, 12 arrested in call centre targeting Chinese victims
IPOH, May 5 — Police arrested 12 people, including two female Chinese nationals, suspected of being involved in an online job scam syndicate at a bungalow in Pasir Putih, here, on May 2. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin
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No tolerance for bullies in MARA institutions, says Asyraf Wajdi after GiatMARA Melaka incident goes viral
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The management of GiatMARA Alor Gajah, Melaka, will summon all those involved in the bullying incident, including the victim, today to allow for a thorough investigation into the case to be conducted. Majlis Amanah Rakyat
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