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No lax security at borders during Aidilfitri, 134 illegal Sg Golok jetties shut down
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has today pledged that authorities will not relax to protect the country’s border security during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Saifuddin said 134 illegal jetties along the Rantau
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Anwar says rejected US$10m ransom demand after MAHB ‘hacking’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today revealed that an alleged hacker recently demanded US$10 million from the government after a cyber-attack against Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) digital system. Anwar said that the possibility
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Seremban housewife, retiree lose RM349,000 in phone scam by bogus cops
SEREMBAN, March 25 — A housewife and a government retiree suffered a total loss of RM349,086 after being duped by scammers posing as police officers early this month. Nilai police chief Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the 54-year-old woman lost
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Jakel groundbreaking ceremony to proceed on temple site, new mosque needed as nearby ones crowded
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Jakel Trading Sdn Bhd’s mosque groundbreaking ceremony to proceed as scheduled despite opposition from some. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said a new mosque
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Sultan of Pahang urges urgent action on worsening coastal erosion
KUANTAN, March 25 — The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa has urged the state government to take immediate and serious action to address coastal erosion in Pahang to safeguard the well-being and interests of the people. His Highness
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Selangor Sultan receives RM2.33m in business ‘zakat’, presents RM229,000 to Klang recipients
KLANG, March 25 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, graced a ceremony at Masjid Bandar Bukit Raja yesterday to receive business tithe contributions totalling RM2.33 million from two companies — Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (RM1.33 million) and
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Cabinet reshuffle? Any decision involving DAP ministers up to PM and party sec-gen Loke, says Sim
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 – Any Cabinet reshuffle involving DAP members is a decision for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and party secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook to decide, newly appointed DAP deputy secretary-general Steven Sim reportedly said. Despite
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Cannabis in ‘tom yum’ cans among RM1.86m worth of drugs seized by KLIA Customs
SEPANG, March 25 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Central Zone III at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) foiled seven drug smuggling attempts worth an estimated RM1.86 million in the first two months of this year. Central Zone acting
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Malaysia Hindu Sangam calls for regulatory body to oversee temple land, legal status
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — A dedicated regulatory body should be created to oversee the registration, land status, and dispute resolution of Hindu temples, the Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) said today. The Hindu advisory group stated that it is prepared
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Bung Moktar, wife seek to pause corruption trial over RM2.8m bribes, court to hear stay bid on April 9
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The Sessions Court here today set April 9 to hear the applications by Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad to stay their defence
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