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Bar’s appeal on Zahid case moves forward, AG’s objection dismissed
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Court of Appeal has dismissed a preliminary objection by the attorney-general’s chambers, ruling that the Malaysian Bar’s appeal for leave to challenge the AG’s decision […]
In JB, man fined RM7,000 for flashing his private parts in public
JOHOR BAHRU, April 7 — A 54-year-old man was fined RM7,000 in the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to a charge of non-physical sexual assault on a female […]
MCMC investigates 36 fake news cases on energy crisis: Strict action promised
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened 36 investigation papers into the spread of fake news on social and digital media related to the […]
RM5m graft probe involving research funds: MACC remands four, including lecturers
IPOH, April 8 — Four individuals, including two lecturers from a private higher education institution in northern Malaysia, have been remanded for four days to assist in an investigation into […]
‘Just to share blessings’: Sponsor defends crying competition in Kelantan after backlash
KOTA BHARU, April 8 — A sponsor of a crying competition in Kelantan has defended the event after it drew criticism online, saying participants joined voluntarily and the aim was […]
‘Not favouritism’: Sabah leaders defend federal diesel subsidy, say RM2.15 rate is a necessity
KOTA KINABALU, April 8 — The federal government’s decision to maintain the diesel subsidy at RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan is not an act of favouritism, but […]
KPDN summons company over viral LPG price hike claim
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has taken note of a viral message regarding adjustments to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices […]
Form Three boy dies in three-motorcycle Terengganu crash, police link incident to ‘wheelie’ stunt
BANDAR PERMAISURI, April 8 — A 15-year-old Form Three student reportedly died after being struck by another motorcycle while on the road following a crash in Kampung Pelong, Sungai Tong, Terengganu. […]
Anwar hails Pakistan-brokered truce between Iran and US as key to restoring global peace
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed the just-announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, hailing it as a crucial step towards restoring […]
No extra BUDI95 applications: MOF denies baseless claims, says 200-litre monthly cap remains
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Claims of additional BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy application made available for the general public are untrue and baseless, says the Ministry of Finance (MOF). In […]