Nation

RTS Link construction on track for completion by end 2026

PETALING JAYA: The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project connecting Malaysia and Singapore is progressing smoothly and is expected to be completed on schedule by the end of this year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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MACC wants law on deferred prosecution agreements to be expedited

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) wants the law governing the mechanism for Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA) to be tabled as soon as possible.

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Ex-insurance agent pleads guilty to obtaining loan using fake documents

KUALA LUMPUR: A former insurance agent has been fined RM14,000 by the Sessions Court here after he admitted to cheating a bank and using false documents to obtain a special loan.

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MACC to wrap up RM5mil graft probe on ex-minister in two weeks, says Azam

PUTRAJAYA: The investigation into a former minister suspected of receiving bribes is expected to take one to two weeks to complete, says Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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Doctor to be charged with murdering wife and son in JB

JOHOR BARU: A 33-year-old doctor will be charged at the Magistrate's Court on Friday (Jan 16) with allegedly murdering his wife and young son.

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PERKESO ready to help university blast victims, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) is ready to assist victims of the recent explosion at HELP University, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

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MACC seeks to forfeit assets worth RM11.4mil linked to ex-Army chief graft case, says Azam

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking to forfeit assets worth millions of ringgit linked to a case involving a former army chief.

Sabah & Sarawak

Synergy key to Sabah’s security, says NSC deputy DG

KOTA KINABALU: Synergy between the people and security agencies, especially through coordination by the National Security Council (NSC), is essential for peace and stability in a country, including Sabah, says NSC deputy director-general Datuk Baharuddin Ahmad.

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MACC, Mindef to meet over procurement processes and anti-graft efforts

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is expected to have discussions with the Defence Ministry next Wednesday (Jan 21).

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Zahid respects Akmal’s move to quit Melaka exco

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says that he respects the decision of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh to step down from his position as a Melaka exco member.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah not asking for charity, says Kitingan on delay in 40% revenue share review

KOTA KINABALU: It is mandatory for the Federal Government to comply with the High Court decision mandating the review and implementation of Sabah's 40% revenue entitlement, says Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

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MACC races to wrap probe into senior military officers

PUTRAJAYA: The ongoing investigations involving senior military officers must be completed as soon as possible, given the sensitivities involved, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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RM11.4mil in assets seized in MACC probe involving former Army Chief

PUTRAJAYA: Some RM11.4mil in cases and assets were seized in connection with an investigation into military procurement involving the former Army Chief.

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Locals chose Hat Yai over Langkawi, says Kedah Umno delegate on PAS’ poor tourism efforts

KUALA LUMPUR: Many Kedahans are choosing to travel to Hat Yai in Thailand over Langkawi, as vacations there are more affordable due to the alleged failure of the Kedah state government to promote local tourism, says a Kedah Puteri Umno delegate.

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MACC seizes RM8.42mil in cash, assets linked to military funds abuse

PUTRAJAYA:  Cash, assets and funds sitting over 12 bank accounts worth some RM8.42mil have been seized in investigations into alleged abuse of military funds involving top armed forces officers.

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Govt to refining new expatriate employment policy ahead of June 1 rollout, says Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resources Ministry is conducting further studies to refine the new expatriate employment policy before it takes effect on June 1, says Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan.

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Cases against armed forces brass to be submitted next week, says MACC chief

PUTRAJAYA: Two cases involving several top military officers are expected to be wrapped up next week.

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City council studies new site as Ipoh tree struggles to survive, says mayor

IPOH: The site at Railway Station Square where the Ipoh tree stands may no longer be suitable for the species, says Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah.

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KJ’s attendance at Umno Youth AGM has my blessings, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he gave his personal blessings for Khairy Jamaluddin to attend the Umno Youth convention.

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Tamil community nationwide marks Ponggal, honouring tradition, family ties

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tamil community across the country joyfully celebrated the Ponggal festival on Thursday (Jan 15), marking the harvest thanksgiving in homes and temples, a tradition deeply rooted in the community.