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Lawyers urge AGC to reopen acid attack case involving Selangor FC winger Faisal Abdul Halim

KAJANG, May 8 — Lawyers representing footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim have applied to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to reopen…
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Lorry driver arrested after Guthrie Highway six-vehicle pile-up seriously injures mother and child

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — A lorry driver has been arrested to assist in investigations into an accident involving six…
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KL cops say MACC witness Pamela Ling believed to be still alive and in Malaysia, abduction involved five cars with cloned plates

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Authorities strongly believed Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) witness Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh, who…
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In Johor, 16 PKR Youth chiefs back Nurul Izzah for deputy president in push for party renewal

JOHOR BARU, May 8 — A total of 16 Johor PKR Youth division heads have today expressed their open support…
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Six of eight PKR division chiefs in N. Sembilan back Nurul Izzah for deputy president

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Six of eight PKR division heads in Negri Sembilan have declared their support for Nurul…
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MACC arrests two Home Ministry officials, civilian over alleged corruption in fast-tracking citizenship

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday arrested two Home Ministry officials and a member of…
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Anwar: Asean must unite in medical research to cut costs, warns of ‘excessive profits’ by major companies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and other…
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‘Slanderous and malicious’: Works minister rejects Sabah Pan Borneo graft claims; lodges police report

SIBU, May 8 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has denied allegations of his involvement in a corruption…
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Perak police seize RM4.6m worth of drugs, arrest four in Sitiawan and Lumut raids

IPOH, May 8 — Perak police seized drugs worth more than RM4.6 million following the arrest of four individuals in…
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Perak police seize RM4.6 million worth of drugs, arrest four in Sitiawan and Lumut raids

IPOH, May 8 — Perak police seized drugs worth more than RM4.6 million following the arrest of four individuals in…
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Sabah CM Hajiji reassures unity within GRS amid tensions over Usno’s demands

KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said all is well within the…
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DPM Zahid unveils rural youth strategy with focus on digital skills and global exposure

PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today proposed that the Ministry of Rural and…
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Belgian chipmaker Melexis bets on Sarawak talent as it expands global operations in Kuching

KUCHING, May 8 — Belgian semiconductor company Melexis (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is ramping up its operations in Kuching with plans…
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Religious affairs minister’s condition improves after hospitalisation for food poisoning

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, is receiving treatment…
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China’s Xi hails Malaysia visit as ‘great success’, says Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction and happiness on his state visit to Malaysia last…
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Deputy communications minister leads talks on tackling fake news, cyberbullying at Asean meet in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May 7 — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching today held bilateral meetings with Asean ministers from…
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As PDRM marks 218 years of duty, IGP says sacrifices need no recognition

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will remain committed to defending the nation’s security, even without recognition…
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Datuk held over alleged fake documents in RM162m Perak PPAM project probe

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — A construction company director with a Datuk title has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission…
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Penang council staff remanded over alleged RM54,000 bribe for stall licences

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 — Two public health assistants from the Penang City Council have been remanded for three days…
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Weather delays Penang durian season, yield down 30pc; new Tupai King, Cenderawasih hybrids in focus, says farmowner

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 — There will be fewer durians in Penang this season and this could drive prices up,…
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Rafizi says he offered to step down from PKR and Cabinet posts to focus on GE16 preparation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli revealed today that he was prepared to relinquish…
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Malaysia sets sights on virology leadership by 2030, eyes role as global biotech hub

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia is positioning itself as a global player in virology research and innovation, as part…
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Malaysia to send first batch of ECRL maintenance trainees to China on May 15, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia will send its first group of future East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) maintenance workers…
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Penang hotels, orchards prepare for durian season amid tourism drive

GEORGE TOWN, May 7 — Penang is gearing up for its annual durian season, and hotels and durian orchards are…
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Why PKR’s 2025 party polls matter: Key battles, surprises and what’s at stake

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — PKR is holding its first internal polls since party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim became…
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After six-year saga, Najib rests his case in RM2.27b 1MDB trial; final arguments up next

PUTRAJAYA, May 6 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today officially closed his defence in his trial involving…
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Hajiji: Sabah’s community-based tourism contributes RM7m in 2024, boosts rural economy

KOTA KINABALU, May 6 — Sabah’s steadily growing tourism sector has received a significant boost from community-based tourism (CoBT), particularly…
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Anwar: AMS to make Malaysia global hub for advanced chip design and packaging

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for high-value investments, with Prime Minister Datuk…