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Judiciary sets up dedicated High Court for corruption cases
KUALA LUMPUR: The judiciary has set up a Special Corruption High Court to hear corruption cases and appeals from Special Corruption Sessions Courts, initially at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. […]
Thai police seeking Malaysia’s cooperation in hunt for suspected drug dealer
PASIR MAS: Thai police are seeking the cooperation of local authorities to obtain further information on a Malaysian woman, believed to be a drug dealer, who is suspected of fleeing […]
IJM Corporation denies scrutiny from UK fraud office
PETALING JAYA: IJM Corporation Berhad has dismissed reports suggesting it is linked to an investigation by the United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), describing such claims as inaccurate. Read full […]
Female cop and brother remanded over alleged RM30,000 bribery
KUANTAN: The Pahang Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured a remand order for a female police officer who holds the rank of Inspector and her younger brother for allegedly soliciting […]
Early voter turnout of 93% for Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections, says EC
KINABATANGAN: A total of 93% or 176 police personnel have fulfilled their responsibilities as early voters for the Kinabatangan parliamentary and Lamag state by-elections. Read full story Date: 20 January, […]
NUJM takes GLC official to task over alleged intimidation
PETALING JAYA: The National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) has condemned the actions of an official from a government-linked company who reportedly intimidated a reporter during an event recently. […]
EAIC briefs King on efforts to improve governance
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has granted an audience to Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) chairman Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar at Istana Negara on Tuesday […]
Defence Ministry announces four senior Armed Forces appointments
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry has announced the appointment of four senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers, including Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) chief executive Lieutenant General Datuk […]
Regular M’sians still struggling despite glowing economic figures, says Opposition leader
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite recent economic figures indicating positive growth, Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin questioned whether this truly reflected in the lives of regular Malaysians. Read full story Date: […]
Arrest of journalist ‘went beyond the necessary’, says G25
PETALING JAYA: A non-criminal and proportionate mechanism should be given priority when dealing with matters involving speech and expression, especially if it concerns journalists, says G25 Malaysia. Read full story […]