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‘A leopard cannot change its spots’: Lim Guan Eng labels Khairy, Umno ‘fake progressives’ over defence of Dr Akmal’s politics
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng today accused Khairy Jamaluddin and Umno of being “fake progressives” after the former minister defended Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr […]
Former Sabah Water Dept director found guilty of money laundering, wife and deputy acquitted
KOTA KINABALU, May 19 — The Sessions Court here has found former Sabah Water Department director Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib guilty of 12 charges of money laundering. Judge Abu […]
Police detain 15 over dangerous flare stunt ride in Bukit Bintang linked to Dengkil clothing shop
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Police have detained 15 people, including a woman, less than 24 hours after they allegedly ignited flares and rode dangerously around Bukit Bintang […]
Penang volunteer fire brigades lodge police report over Facebook claims linking them to money laundering
GEORGE TOWN, May 19 — Penang volunteer fire brigades have lodged a police report against a Facebook user over allegations linking the organisations to money laundering and tax evasion […]
Over 20 villagers band together to capture 300kg crocodile near Sabah DUN area in KK
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — More than 20 villagers joined forces to capture a crocodile weighing about 300 kilogrammes in Kota Kinabalu earlier today. The 3.7-metre reptile was caught near […]
Penang gets tough on litterbugs: Body cams, 24-hour enforcement rolled out under new community service order scheme
GEORGE TOWN, May 19 — Officers equipped with body cameras will be deployed as part of Penang’s new Community Service Order (PKM) enforcement against litterbugs from July 1 onwards. State […]
Malaysia beats growth forecasts despite oil price surge above US$100, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia’s economic performance has continued to outperform initial forecasts, despite global pressures and rising oil prices, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He […]
No cuts to programmes: Govt keeps sports funding intact, athletes’ welfare top priority, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that there will be no financial cuts to sports programmes despite ongoing economic pressures. He said the […]
Malaysia targets 902 clinics for integrated lung health rollout by end-2026, says Health Minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Malaysia has stepped up its efforts to translate the World Health Assembly’s Lung Health Resolution into practical action by pursuing an integrated healthcare approach and forging […]
Aunt recounts bruises, severe head injury seen on Zara Qairina during treatment and post-mortem handling at inquest
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Coroner’s Court was told today about visible injuries and bruising found on the body of Zara Qairina Mahathir during her treatment and later handling […]