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Court to decide on Zizie Izette’s graft case on July 20

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has fixed July 20 to deliver its decision in the graft case involving former actress Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad, who is accused of abetting her late husband, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.

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Job placement for registered refugees to help ease critical workforce issues, says Saifuddin

TAPAH: Refugees successfully registered under the Refugee Registration Document Programme (DPP) will be matched with jobs as a temporary measure to resolve workforce issues in several sectors.

Sabah & Sarawak

S'wak to teach Computer Science and Design in English from 2029

KUCHING: The Computer Science and Design secondary school subjects will be taught in English in Sarawak from 2029, says Datuk Seri Roland Sagah.

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Cops submit investigation papers of fatal Petaling Jaya crash to DPP

SHAH ALAM: Investigation papers into a Petaling Jaya accident that killed a motorcyclist have been submitted to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) for further action.

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Smugglers turn to rivers, coastal routes amid tighter controls, cops say

KOTA BARU: Stricter security and the closure of illegal bases along the Sungai Golok border have prompted smugglers to change their modus operandi, shifting to waterways and coastal areas to continue their activities.

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King presents instruments of appointment to 15 envoys

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented instruments of appointment to 15 Malaysian envoys assigned to missions abroad in a ceremony held at Istana Negara here on Monday (May 18).

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Speaker officially notified of Samsuri's appointment as Opposition Leader

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat Speaker's Office has received official notification from the Perikatan Nasional chief whip that Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has been appointed the new Opposition Leader.

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Dewan Rakyat Speaker yet to be informed of Pandan, Setiawangsa seat vacancies

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat Speaker has yet to receive formal notification regarding the vacancies of the Pandan and Setiawangsa parliamentary seats.

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Kelana Jaya LRT line hit by service disruption

KUALA LUMPUR: Train services on the Kelana Jaya Line are experiencing delays following a component failure involving a train at the Kelana Jaya Station, according to a statement on MyRapid's Facebook page.

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Cops nab suspect in teen's wrongful confinement and sexual assault

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a man believed to be involved in the abduction, abuse and sodomy of a 14-year-old boy at an apartment in Bukit Kemuning on May 12.

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Property agent remanded for allegedly stabbing woman in Kepala Batas

ALOR SETAR: A 32-year-old property agent suspected of stabbing a woman outside a restaurant along Jalan Titi Gajah in Kepala Batas here has been remanded for seven days.

Sabah & Sarawak

Expand 'KDMR' or adopt 'Momogun' – debate over term for Sabah native groups goes on

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah minister has suggested adding the letter "S" to the abbreviation KDMR for the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut and Rungus native communities to represent the Sungai ethnic group.

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MIC's entry into Perikatan now void after no confirmation, says Takiyuddin

SHAH ALAM: The earlier decision to accept MIC as a member party of Perikatan Nasional is no longer relevant and has been revoked following the party's failure to confirm it is joining the coalition.

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Setiawangsa residents to continue receiving support despite vacant seat, says Hannah Yeoh

PETALING JAYA: Residents of Setiawangsa will continue receiving services and support despite the vacancy of the parliamentary seat, assured Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.

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Suspect in woman's stabbing caught, remanded for seven days

ALOR SETAR: The suspect in a woman's stabbing outside a restaurant in Jalan Titi Gajah here on Sunday (May 17) night has been arrested.

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M'sia to showcase leadership in vital areas at World Health Assembly in Geneva

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will use the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) to push for people-centred health reforms, humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation while showcasing its leadership in areas including rare diseases, mental health and access to affordable medicines, says the Health Ministry.

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in five states until 1pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until 1pm on Monday (May 18).

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Cops on the hunt for man who stabbed woman in the neck in Kota Setar

ALOR SETAR: A woman sustained serious neck injuries after allegedly being stabbed by a man in front of a restaurant along Jalan Titi Gajah near here last night.

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Lecturer loses RM304,427 in non-existent online investment scam

BATU PAHAT: A lecturer at a public higher learning institution claimed to have lost RM304,427.46 after she was duped into joining a non-existent online investment scheme.

STARPICKS

Nurturing the next generation of culinary talent

TAYLOR'S University alumnus chef Hans Christian returned to his alma mater not just as a guest, but as a mentor – guiding a cohort of 17 students through the Camp of Leaders (COL) initiative.