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The art of 1MDB

Rich people have been collecting art for ages. So did those involved in the 1MDB scandal, who bought art as a way of laundering ill-gotten gains.

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Tax refund backlog cleared

PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has processed overdue tax refunds totalling RM18bil involving 3.54 million cases as of Dec 22, following the implementation of additional allocations announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently.

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Remains are of missing woman

SEREMBAN: The highly decomposed human remains found stuffed in a bag and buried behind in Rembau have been identified as Suri Narudin, who was reported missing in Ampang, Selangor, on Dec 15.

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Three nabbed over house break-ins

MELAKA: Two brothers and a woman suspected of being involved in a series of house break-ins have been nabbed.

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Insurance agent claims trial to fraud

KUALA LUMPUR: An insurance agent claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to a charge of deceiving a man by posing as a director of a financial management company, causing the victim to suffer a loss of RM900,000.

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RM3.81mil in fines given for environmental offences

JOHOR BAHRU: Individuals and parties convicted of ­environmental offences in Johor this year have been fined a total of RM3.81mil.

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77 civil servants nabbed for drug abuse

ALOR SETAR: A total of 77 civil servants, including police officers and personnel, were detained in Kedah for their alleged involvement in drug abuse this year.

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Fake holy man beaten for causing disturbance

A FAKE holy man in India was beaten up by pilgrims after he was heard talking badly about women and threatening children, Makkal Osai reported.

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Brawling S’pore duo charged

JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean artiste was fined RM1,900 by the Magistrate's Court for fighting with his fellow countrymen at a shopping mall and at a police station here.

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Graft busters seize over RM6bil in funds, assets under Amla

KUALA LUMPUR: More than RM6bil worth of funds and assets have been seized, frozen and ­forfeited through operations conducted by graft busters so far this year.

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Dept assures consistent animal welfare enforcement

PUTRAJAYA: Animal welfare enforcement is carried out continuously and monitored through a structured complaints management system, say the Veterinary Services Department.

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The joy of spending time with loved ones

JOHOR BARU: Christmas may be celebrated differently across communities, but one thing remains the same – spending time with loved ones.

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The most expensive states

PETALING JAYA: Selangor continues to record the highest cost of living among Malaysian states, while Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Sabah remain the most affordable, according to the Statistics Department.

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Rural teachers push on despite tough travels

A TEACHER from SK Balar in Gua Musang, Kelantan, shared the extreme lengths he has to endure to teach in the interior, Kosmo! reported.

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Raising the roof on tradition

KUALA LUMPUR: As the number of traditional roof makers dwindles and the craft steadily fades into obscurity, a young entrepreneur from Sungai Rambai, Melaka, is working to revive the production of roofing made from nipah and rumbia palm leaves.

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Former beauty queen turns low-profile wine expert

FORMER beauty queen Bernice Liu, who turns 47 next month, is unknown to the younger generation despite having an illustrious acting career in Hong Kong, Sin Chew Daily reported.

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Where the sea meets the season

JOHOR BARU: It was a grand Christmas celebration with cultural performances, food and prizes during an open-air event held in an Orang Asli village next to the Straits of Johor here.

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Negri JPJ seizes 106 luxury cars worth RM21mil

SEREMBAN: A total of 106 luxury vehicles worth around RM21mil were seized in Ops Luxury across the state this year, says the Negri Sembilan Road Transport Department (JPJ).

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A pleasant last-minute rush for gifts

KUALA LUMPUR: From teenagers scrambling for gifts to tourists soaking up the festive cheer, last-minute Christmas Eve crowds reflected a lively mix of shoppers from all walks of life.

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Traffic snarls nationwide as Christmas Eve travel peaks

PETALING JAYA: Traffic began building up across major highways nationwide from noon on Christmas Eve, with PLUS Malaysia Bhd reporting multiple disruptions caused by vehicle breakdowns, accidents and ongoing diversion works.