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Group flags safety risks over pork imports from ASF-hit Thailand

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's pork importers have voiced concern over the government's approval of four Thai slaughterhouses to ship pork into the country, warning of animal disease risks and possible confusion for consumers.

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Bukit Aman anti-drug ops led to seizures worth around RM200mil, says NCID director

KUALA LUMPUR: Three seperate anti-narcotics operations have led to seizures of around RM200mil.

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Former executive chairman charged with cheating subcontractor of RM2.5mil

SHAH ALAM: The former executive chairman of a mining-related company has been charged with cheating a subcontractor over a mining project involving RM2.5mil six years ago.

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Deputy Army chief appointed new Joint Forces commander

PETALING JAYA: Deputy Army chief Leftenan-Jeneral Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim has been appointed as the the Malaysian Joint Forces Headquarters Joint Forces commander.

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MACC detains IJM Corp chairman in graft probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The chairman of IJM Corporation Bhd has been detained in connection with investigations into corporate governance issues, procurement processes, financial transactions and the ownership of overseas assets estimated to be worth about RM2.5bil.

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Michael Chong warns against dubious cosmetic surgery promoted on social media

KUALA LUMPUR: Women seeking cosmetic surgery are urged to consult local certified medical centres and professionals to avoid unwanted side effects from unscrupulous procedures by unverified individuals.

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Tawau man fined RM20,000 for possessing ATM card belonging to another

TAWAU: The Magistrate's Court has fined a man RM20,000, in default 18 months jail, after he pleaded guilty to possessing an ATM card that did not belong to him.

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Having pupils of different races in vernacular schools strengthens national unity, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR: Any increase in enrolment of non-Chinese pupils in Chinese vernacular schools (SJKC) will not affect the quality of teaching and learning, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

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PETRONAS subsidiaries allowed to seek judicial review of RM120mil in financial penalties from S'wak

KUCHING: The High Court here has granted leave to five PETRONAS subsidiaries to seek a judicial review over RM120mil in financial penalties issued by the Sarawak gas distribution director and state Utility and Telecommunications Minister

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RM3.9bil in tax refunds paid out, govt vows to clear 2023 cases by March

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM3.9bil in tax refunds has been paid out to taxpayers up to 31 Jan 2026, covering 34,899 cases for the 2023 year of assessment, says the Finance Ministry.

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False claims: Kuala Langat institute officer charged with abetment

SHAH ALAM: An officer of the Kuala Langat National Youth Skills Institute was charged in the Sessions Court here today with two counts of abetting the submission of false claims amounting to RM76,980 for a training programme three years ago.

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Direct hiring of foreign workers needs strong framework, says Malay Chamber of Commerce

PETALING JAYA: Direct hiring of foreign workers must be supported by strong digital systems and clear, consistent rules to help small employers manage the process, says Malay Chamber of Commerce president Norsyahrin Hamidon.

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People being scammed on a daily basis as AI videos, images getting more convincing

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been urged to stay vigilant against the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos and images depicting royalty, politicians and prominent individuals who purportedly promote investment schemes, says Datuk Seri Michael Chong.

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Travel agency head claims trial to swindling man of nearly RM42,000

SEREMBAN: A 38-year-old travel agency director has claimed trial in the Magistrate's Court here for misappropriating RM41,940 last year.

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Penang airport queues caused by increased arrivals, flights landing too close together, says AKPS

PETALING JAYA: All counters at the Penang International Airport have been open but the increased number of arrivals has led to long queues, says the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

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Penang Customs raids liquor-processing operation in oil palm plantation

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department has raided a store in an oil palm plantation in Sungai Dua that was used to process liquor.

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Cement truck plunges into Penang Hospital construction site, killing one

GEORGE TOWN: An Indonesian man died after the cement truck he was in plunged almost two storeys into an ongoing construction site at Penang Hospital, Jalan Residensi.

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DVS approves pork imports from Thailand, Brazil for CNY

PUTRAJAYA: The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has approved the import of pork from Thailand and Brazil to meet demand over the Chinese New Year period.

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Federal Court rejects Paul Yong’s bid to review rape conviction

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed a leave application by former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong, who sought to review the Federal Court's decision affirming his conviction and sentence for raping his domestic helper.

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Trailer attendant killed in North–South Expressway crash near Slim River

IPOH: A 33-year-old trailer attendant was killed after the vehicle he was in overturned at KM386 southbound of the North–South Expressway near Slim River.