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After five failed attempts, prosecution bid to revive Penang teen Nhaveen’s murder case ends at Federal Court
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 — The Federal Court today struck out the prosecution’s appeal against the acquittal of a man on a charge of murdering bullying victim T. Nhaveen nine years […]
New mosque to rise in front of TRX as Bukit Bintang seeks permanent worship space
KUALA LUMPUR — A new mosque to be known as Masjid Warisan is being planned on a site in front of the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) development, with the project […]
What to do when Muslim fathers in Malaysia don’t pay child support? Single mothers’ group proposes blanket sums for quick court relief
ARA DAMANSARA, June 19 — How can Malaysia solve the long-standing problem of some Muslim men who refuse to pay any of their children’s living expenses after divorce? At a […]
Low water levels at major dams trigger cloud seeding and fire warning in Sarawak
KUCHING, June 19 — The water level at Batang Ai Dam is currently at ‘Event and Drought Emergency Level 1’, while Bakun Dam is at ‘Drought Emergency Level 1’, revealed […]
Teacher among four arrested on suspicion of using Besut house as drug den
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Police have arrested four men, including a teacher, after raiding a house suspected of being used for drug-related activities in Kampung Raja, Besut early yesterday. […]
High Court sets aside subpoena for Anwar to testify in RM30m civil suit against businessman and wife
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The High Court here has set aside a subpoena requiring Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to appear as a witness in a RM30 million […]
Chief Justice: Public trust is judiciary’s most valuable asset, must be earned
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Public trust remains the judiciary’s most valuable asset and must be earned through integrity, accountability and consistent conduct, said Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid […]
Court sentences grandfather to 33 years jail, 14 strokes for raping and sexually assaulting his granddaughters
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — A 67-year-old man was sentenced to 33 years’ jail and 14 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in Muar today after pleading guilty […]
Selangor hawkers to get six-month rent discount  from July under state relief package
SHAH ALAM, June 19 — The Selangor government will provide a 30 per cent rental reduction for hawkers and traders operating at Local Authority (PBT) premises under Phase Two of […]
Immigration DG: Actual number of refugees in Malaysia higher than UNHCR’s 200,000 figure
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The Immigration Department today said the actual number of refugees in Malaysia is believed to be higher than the roughly 200,000 individuals currently recorded by […]