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Defence Ministry expresses 'deepest gratitude', says will heed King's decree

PETALING JAYA: The Defence Ministry expresses its "deepest gratitude" to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, and will heed the decree by ensuring graft within is combated fully.

Sabah & Sarawak

Govt committed to fulfilling MA63 in line with Royal Decree, says Mustapha

KOTA KINABALU: The government is committed to implementing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in stages, in line with the Royal Decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

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Completion of Tun Razak Bridge delayed due to unavoidable factors, says Buntong rep

IPOH: The completion of the Tun Razak Bridge in Buntong here has been delayed due to several unavoidable factors.

Nation

MACC submits papers on Armed Forces corruption probe to prosecutor

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted its investigation papers into senior Armed Forces officers to the public prosecutor for review and further instruction.

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Immigration officer faces 53 counts of graft, wife accused of using ill-gotten gains to buy gold

SHAH ALAM: A Grade 22 Immigration officer has been charged in the Sessions Court here with 53 counts of corruption and money laundering involving a total of RM789,100, while his wife is accused of using proceeds from illegal activities to buy gold.

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Heed King's reprimand, firm action on MPs for touching on 3R during Parliament, warns Speaker

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament have been warned against exploiting racial, religious and royal (3R) sentiments, including in Dewan Rakyat debates, as directed by His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, says Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

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LKIM to hold over 1,000 fish sales throughout Perak this year

IPOH: A series of more than 1,000 "Jualan Sejahtera Rakyat Ikan Murah" or cheap fish sales will be held throughout Perak this year, organised by the Malaysian Fisheries Development Board (LKIM).

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Bangladeshi man held at KLIA with fake work pass

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained a 39-year-old Bangladeshi man suspected of using a fake Temporary Employment Visit Pass while attempting to depart for Dhaka from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2.

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Former Mara officer charged with CBT involving over RM15,000 in loan repayments

MUAR: A former Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) assistant officer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to 25 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM15,839.66 belonging to four individuals over the payment of Mara loans.

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OPPO and Google Cloud deepen strategic synergy

BEIJING, CHINA: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform smartphones from tools into personal intelligent assistants, Oppo has unveiled its vision for the next generation AI operating system (AIOS).

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Smuggling by any other name: AKPS seizes 46kg of roses without import permit

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized three boxes of fresh roses weighing 46kg without an import permit at the KLIA Cargo Free Commercial Zone (FCZ).

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The Exchange TRX ushers in the Lunar New Year with Gallop into Grandeur

KUALA LUMPUR: This Lunar New Year, The Exchange TRX presents Gallop into Grandeur, a thoughtfully curated festive campaign that transforms the destination into an immersive celebration of tradition, renewal and auspicious beginnings.

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Najib and former AG settle lawsuit over memoir

SHAH ALAM: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas together with his book publisher have reached an amicable settlement in a lawsuit linked to Thomas's memoir, "My Story: Justice in the Wilderness".

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Bomba completes food airlift mission to remote areas of Gua Musang

GUA MUSANG: The Air Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has completed its operation of delivering a total of 582 food baskets weighing over 10.8 tonnes to Orang Asli communities in remote areas here.

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Female student killed in three-vehicle crash in Pahang

KUANTAN: A female student was killed after being thrown out of her vehicle in a three-vehicle collision at KM19.4 of the Lingkaran Tengah Utama (LTU), heading to Raub, at about 7.20 pm on Sunday (Jan 18) Bentong police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the accident, which occurred during rainy conditions, involved a hatchback, a luxury van and a pickup.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Tourism Board to boost support for private sector initiatives

KOTA KINABALU: Private tourism industry players can expect more support from the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) starting this year.

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Chinese workers slapped with RM1.5mil tax bills after employer fakes high salaries

KUALA LUMPUR: Two Chinese nationals working in Malaysia are facing income tax bills amounting to RM748,073.84 and RM842,118.84, respectively, after their employer allegedly used their identities to submit false salary information to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

Nation

New site ready for temple relocation, says Yeoh

A NEW site for the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman Temple has been prepared as part of plans linked to the development of Masjid Madani and the temple's relocation, said Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh.

Nation

Former engineer changes plea to not guilty of using counterfeit currency at gold shop

KUALA TERENGGANU: A former engineer pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to a charge of attempting to use counterfeit currency at a gold shop last month.

Nation

RM2 fixed fare for Rapid On-Demand starts Feb 1

PETALING JAYA: All Rapid On-Demand (ROD) rides will cost a fixed fare of RM2 starting Feb 1, marking the end of the RM1 promotional price.