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Engineer duped out of RM571,000 by fraudulent investment groups on WhatsApp in two separate cases
JOHOR BAHRU, April 10 — An engineer claimed he was duped of RM571,100 after falling victim twice to fraudulent stock investment syndicate via WhatsApp. Seri Alam Deputy Police Chief Supt Victor Genason said on Nov 30 last year, the 44-year-old
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Johor cops probing death of baby boy found unresponsive at daycare centre in Kangkar Pulai
ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 10 — A five-month-old baby boy died after being found unconscious at a daycare centre in Kangkar Pulai here yesterday. Iskandar Puteri police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan said authorities received a report of the incident from
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Hospitals unaffected by Putra Heights gas fire, 38 victims still receiving care
TAPAH, April 10 — No hospital facilities were affected following the gas pipeline fire tragedy in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. Dzulkefly said that despite the tragic incident, there were
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Kelantan sees 22pc rise in rape and incest cases, MB urges parents, govt take action
KOTA BHARU, April 10 — All parties, including parents and the government, have the responsibility and roles to play to educate children to prevent them from falling victims to social crimes, especially rape and incest cases, said Kelantan Menteri Besar
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Man posing as media among 32 undocumented migrants arrested in Chow Kit raids
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — A man’s frantic attempt to disguise himself and blend in with media and enforcement officers in a bid to avoid detection was among the incidents during raids conducted by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in
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Why Malaysia is avoiding a WTO showdown with Trump despite flawed tariff claims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — China filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) just two days after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on exports from 180 countries, alleging these violate WTO rules. So far,
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PM Anwar commits to reforming JAC Act amidst legal challenge on judicial appointments
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today pledged a comprehensive review of the Judicial Appointments Commission framework, despite promising to “vigorously” defend the constitutionality of the JAC Act that is being legally challenged. He said
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Selangor reps giving at least RM200 each to Putra Heights recovery fund
SHAH ALAM, April 9 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today that all 56 state assemblymen, including those from the opposition, will contribute RM200 each towards Putra Heights’ recovery following the gas explosion there. He also said
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Selangor begins closing relief shelters as evacuations end for Putra Heights gas explosion victims
SHAH ALAM, April 9 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced today that all temporary relief shelters (PPS) in Putra Heights will be closed by the end of the week, with the process starting tonight. “The closure of
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PM wants full list of firms, workers disrupted by Putra Heights blast
PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested for a comprehensive list of workers and companies affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion to properly assess the damage and determine the necessary steps to aid
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