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Man fails final bid to overturn conviction for sexual offences against stepdaughters
PUTRAJAYA: A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal on Thursday (Dec 4) unanimously dismissed the appeal of a former substitute teacher, convicted of physical sexual assault and committing carnal […]
Heavy downpour gridlocks KL traffic
KUALA LUMPUR: A heavy evening downpour caused severe traffic congestion across central Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (Dec 4), with major roads around the KLCC area coming to a standstill from […]
Man charged in Sabah’s first squatter power theft case
KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) recorded its first prosecution involving electricity theft in a squatter settlement after a man was charged at the Sessions Court here on […]
Malaysia-Singapore FIR talks make progress, says PM Anwar
SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have reached a key understanding in their ongoing discussions on the Flight Information Region (FIR), with both sides agreeing that any future arrangement must ensure smooth […]
Singapore hails Malaysia’s green light for consulates in Sabah, Sarawak
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has welcomed Malaysia’s decision to formally approve its proposal to establish consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, hailing it as an important step in strengthening […]
‘I feared for my life’, says Tei of MACC arrest
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Albert Tei says he feared for his life and has accused Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers of pointing a gun at him during his arrest last Friday (Nov […]
State welfare assistance for 30,000 reflects Melaka’s support for ageing population
MELAKA: Close to 30,000 locals have received assistance under welfare initiatives reflecting the state government’s push to strengthen social support amid Malaysia’s shift towards an ageing population, Datuk Seri Ab […]
Man arrested after younger brother found dead in Sandakan home
SANDAKAN: A man has been arrested after his younger brother was found dead with multiple stab wounds inside a house at Bandar Karamunting in Sandakan. Read full story Date: 4 […]
Finance Ministry, MyCC stepping up efforts to curb cartel bidding, PAC told
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry is stepping up cooperation with the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) to curb any potential coordinated bidding by cartels trying to secure government tenders. Read full […]
Finance Ministry told to look into POC loopholes in PAC report
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged the use of the proof-of-concept (POC) approach in government procurement, which it says can be exploited to bypass government procurement procedures. […]