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Orang Asli win case to overturn 2023 Keramat condo sale order linked to trust fund; court sets conditions for future sales

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — A total of 65 Orang Asli from the Jakun tribe succeeded in setting aside a…
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Parents have no grounds to sue Firdaus Wong over ‘secret conversion’ video, court reportedly told

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The High Court reportedly heard today that eight non-Muslim parents have no legal basis to…
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Malaysia records slower inflation rise at 1.8pc in 2024, DoSM credits subsidies and ringgit recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia’s inflation increased at a slower rate of 1.8 per cent in 2024 versus 2.5…
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Amnesty: Malaysia’s custodial deaths and detention abuses raise rights concerns despite death penalty rollback, calls for stronger IPCC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Allegations of custodial deaths and police misconduct remain among Malaysia’s most pressing human rights issues,…
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Gobind: Penang CM receptive of state laws for data-sharing with federal agencies

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has responded positively to the proposal for state-level legislation…
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Johor police arrest five men including Singaporean, seize RM9m drugs in five-day crackdown

JOHOR BARU, April 29 — The Johor police crippled five drug packaging and distribution syndicates, with a seizure worth RM9…
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Digital minister: Malaysia draws RM16.2b digital investments by mid-April, data centres and AI drive boom

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Malaysia has recorded total investments of RM16.2 billion from digital companies between January and mid-April…
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Zafrul: Malaysia, Japan eye stronger ties in AI, automotive sectors amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia and Japan are exploring broader economic cooperation, including in artificial intelligence (AI) development and…
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MACC steps up efforts against graft, money laundering with AI and audits, tackling evolving financial crimes, says Azam Baki

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will continue to collaborate with financial institutions, regulatory agencies such as…
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Azam Baki: Ex-PM Ismail Sabri graft probe only 15-20pc complete as MACC says scrutiny of RM170m assets will take time

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said today the investigation against Datuk…
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Fadhlina pledges immediate aid for SMK Tinggi Setapak after dormitory fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has assured that prompt assistance will be provided to Sekolah Menengah…
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Two killed, one injured as 4WD overturns into ditch on Pan Borneo Highway near Tatau-Sibu road

BINTULU, April 29 — Two people were killed and another was injured when the four-wheel-drive vehicle they were travelling in…
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Motorcycle collides with cars in Lawas, leaving one dead and two injured

MIRI, April 29 — A motorcyclist was killed while his pillion rider was injured after their motorcycle collided with two…
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Fire engulfs dormitory at SMK Tinggi Setapak, 91 students escape unharmed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — A fire broke out in a dormitory block at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tinggi Setapak, which…
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Enhanced Nusuk Card to safeguard Malaysian haj pilgrims from forgery as Haj journey begins, says religious affairs minister

SEPANG, April 29 — The enhanced Nusuk Card is now equipped with a quick response (QR) code to prevent forgery…
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JPJ seizes lorries after drivers dump sand, damage vehicles and obstruct enforcement in Putrajaya standoff; three arrested

KAJANG, April 29 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized two sand lorries after two drivers and a lorry company…
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Vietnamese and Malaysian PMs hold phone talks on bilateral and Asean developments

HANOI, April 29 — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
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Melaka still fine-tuning plan to rename Chinese school as SJKC Laksamana Cheng Ho

MELAKA, April 28 — The Melaka government is still refining the proposal to rebrand the name of a Chinese school…
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Perak cops bust illegal lottery ring in Ipoh, seize RM110,000 in cash and arrest four suspects

IPOH, April 28 — Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, in three separate raids around Ipoh yesterday on suspicion…
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N. Sembilan to host two data centres backed by Gamuda, US investors, says MB

SEREMBAN, April 28 — The Negeri Sembilan government is in the process of developing two data centres in the state,…
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RM1.29b and counting: Penang’s convention boom draws global interest ahead of new waterfront centre launch

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Penang is set to be a premier hub for conventions and exhibitions in Asia Pacific…
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Malaysia, Maldives to boost ties in floating solar, defence and digital tech, says PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Malaysia and the Maldives are aiming to expand cooperation into new areas such as floating solar,…
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Health Ministry pilots renewable energy projects at hospitals, launches innovation centre for sustainable healthcare

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is piloting renewable energy projects through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) at…
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Tech and talent: Defence Ministry must invest in workforce to stay ahead, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Defence Ministry is urged to plan and invest appropriately to ensure that its workforce’s…
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As Data Sharing Act takes effect today, Gobind urges states to enact laws for seamless sharing

GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — State governments are encouraged to enact data sharing laws to create a larger ecosystem between…
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In Kuching, High Court clears path for Petros vs Petronas showdown over gas supply payments

KUCHING, April 28 — The Kuching High Court today dismissed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to stay proceedings involving Petroleum…
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The 300m dispute: Landowner’s stay order rejected, govt moves ahead with land takeover for WCE

SHAH ALAM, April 28 — A piece of disputed land of about 300 metres in Seksyen 3 near Taman Sentosa,…
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Singaporean man held as Melaka cops smash debit card cloning ring supplying Japanese market

MELAKA, April 28 — Melaka police have busted a syndicate involved in processing bank debit cards with the arrest of…