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MACC files suits against 41 implicated with 1MDB
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has filed civil forfeiture suits against 41 individuals and entities to recover some RM270 million related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). Its chief commissioner, Latheefa Koya, said the suits were filed at the Kuala
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Tokyo restaurant serves 3kg giant burger
A restaurant in Tokyo is serving a giant burger that weighs 3kg and measures 15 cm. It is priced at one thousand dollars or Rs 70,000 and is filled with yummy stuff. The foodie in you might just exclaim in
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MACC summons Hisham over dubious land swap deals
PUCHONG: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned former Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to give a statement in regards to its probe into the land swap scandal. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki said former
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1MDB hearing postponement sought
KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney General Tommy Thomas has sought to delay the trial of ex – premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak that was supposed to begin on 19 Aug to October due to the ongoing SRC International hearing. What I can
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Hong Kong: Extradition bill backlash may cripple legislature
Hong Kong’s embattled government is working behind the scenes to save face under the threat of business being paralysed in the legislature after it was forced to suspend its controversial extradition bill amid mass protests and violent clashes on the
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Indian cities struggle as taps run dry
BEED: Residents of the drought-hit Indian village of Salegaon are so desperate for water that they have started lining up their pots two days before the tanker is due to arrive. When it does, the neatly lined up pots go
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Islamic council’s decision to bury Batek raises questions
PUCHONG: A Twitter user questioned the action of the Kelantan Islamic Council (Maik) in reaching the decision to bury 15 Batek people who died in Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan in a single grave. The decision was made after all
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Umno: EGM in November to amend constitution
PUCHONG: Umno will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) come November to propose a motion to amend certain clauses in the Malay party’s constitution. “This is aimed at streamlining the party to meet current challenges,” said Umno secretary-general Tan Sri
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Police will investigate traffic cop’s shooting case professionally
PUCHONG: The police will be professional in investigating the case involving a traffic policeman who shot a young man on Wednesday, causing the victim to be hospitalised. Kedah police chief Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob said a professional, transparent and fair investigation
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Turkish author to Dr M: Don’t insult the Jews as a whole
PUCHONG: Criticising Israel as a state is alright but to disparage the Jewish community as a whole is wrong, said Turkish author Mustafa Akyol in a tweet. The renowned author was hurling brickbats on Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir
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