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Two scam call centres busted in JB, 11 arrested
JOHOR BARU: Police have busted two call centres for scams at a residential area here, arresting 11 people.
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Nation
Sultan Nazrin is new MKI chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak has been appointed as the new Chair of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) chairman for two years, from March 9, 2024, to March 8, 2026.
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Heavily pregnant woman chases down snatch thief from supermarket toilet
SHAH ALAM: A nine-month pregnant woman ran 50m to foil a snatch thief who snatched her handbag while she was in the toilet at a supermarket in Section 23, here on Monday (April 29) night.
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Nation
Malaysia sees 32.5% more tourists in first quarter of 2024, says Tiong
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism in Malaysia is on the rise, with 5.8 million tourists in the first quarter of 2024, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
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Perlis MB released on bail by MACC after eight hours of questioning
PUTRAJAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has been released on bail by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
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Debunk negative perceptions to encourage non-Malays to join the military, say veterans
PETALING JAYA: Debunking negative perceptions that discourage non-Malays from joining the armed forces is one of the measures which can help to encourage and boost their participation, says an ex-serviceman.
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KKB polls: Focus on local issues, Azalina advises Pakatan candidate
HULU SELANGOR: Focus on local issues and don’t take the people for a ride, Umno information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has advised Pakatan Harapan’s candidate Pang Sock Tao.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah tourism authorities following up on Chinese tourist paragliding incident, says Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah tourism authorities are looking into a paragliding accident in the state involving a Chinese tourist.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Flight at Tawau airport returns to normal after recent Mt Ruang eruption
KOTA KINABALU: Flights in and out of Sabah's East coast Tawau airport continued despite the Mt Ruang eruption in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island early Tuesday morning (April 30).
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Sabah & Sarawak
Esscom still on the hunt for gunmen behind shooting of MMEA personnel
KOTA KINABALU: Security forces here are continuing the hunt for gunmen who shot two Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) personnel earlier this month.
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Sabah & Sarawak
MMEA foils bid by undocumented migrants to enter Sabah waters on fishing boats
KOTA KINABALU: A group of undocumented migrants attempted to sneak into the country by using fishing boats off Sabah’s northern Kudat district on Monday (April 29) evening.
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1MDB trial: Najib obtained Cabinet approval for US$3bil bond issuance, court hears
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak obtained unanimous approval from the Cabinet in 2013 to approve a letter of support for the issuance of US$3bil in bonds by a subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), 1MDB Global Investment Bhd (1MDB-GIL), the High Court heard.
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Former construction firm manager escapes the gallows, sentenced to 30 years in jail
PUTRAJAYA: A former construction company manager who murdered his Indonesian girlfriend by stabbing her 28 times, six years ago, escaped the gallows after the Appeals Court on Tuesday (April 30) commuted the death sentence to 30 years in jail and 12 strokes of the rotan.
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Fahmi stresses ethical distinction between citizen journos and professionals
KUALA LUMPUR: Strong journalistic ethics are crucial in ensuring the sustainability of the country's media industry, distinguishing between citizen journalists and actual media practitioners, says Fahmi Fadzil.
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Don't jump to conclusions on MACC probe on Perlis MB, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged all parties to exercise ‘husnuzon’ (positive presumptions or thoughts) towards the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after the agency recorded a statement from Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli to assist in the investigation into allegations of abuse of power.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Investigation papers on use of force by senior army officer submitted to AGC
KUCHING: Investigation papers involving a senior Malaysian army officer in Sarawak, accused of abuse of power and use of force last month, have been submitted to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC).
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Melaka politicians have international travel restrictions lifted after paying tax arrears
MELAKA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) lifted international travel restrictions on two Melaka politicians after they paid their tax arrears.
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KKB polls: 'Don't be a sexist,' Fahmi tells Afif over 'proxy' remarks
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has slammed Bersatu supreme council member Dr Afif Bahardin for making sexist remarks against Pakatan Harapan’s Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election candidate Pang Sock Tao.
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Setapak lad saluted for being first Chinese commando in decades
PETALING JAYA: When news broke of Leftenan Muda Chan Ming Youn qualifying for one of the world’s toughest military units, many Malaysians took to social media to congratulate the first Malaysian Chinese to pass out as a commando in decades.
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Customs to deploy AI scanners to combat smuggling at entry points
PUTRAJAYA: The Customs Department will roll out more scanners equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and prevent smuggling at entry points.