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MACC appoints Hafaz Nazar as investigations chief, Karunanithy promoted to MACA head
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today announced the appointment and promotions of two senior officers effective today as part of efforts to strengthen the commission’s leadership […]
Maid trafficking ring busted in Klang Valley, eight Indonesian women rescued
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Immigration Department busted a syndicate involved in exploiting foreign domestic workers and rescued eight Indonesian women believed to be victims in raids at 11 locations […]
Malaysia to arm border agency with pistols or tasers following Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting
PORT KLANG, April 17 — The government has agreed to equip the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with necessary armaments, with procurement to begin before year-end, said Home […]
Putrajaya rejects report of Sebatik land loss, says Malaysia gained 662ha in broader border deal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian government has challenged a news report claiming that 127.3 hectares of territory on Pulau Sebatik now belongs to Indonesia, labelling the assertion as […]
After Wangsa Maju scandal, FT Dept says MPPWP is a welfare body and not a business entity
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Federal Territories Department (JWP) has issued a stern public reminder that the Federal Territories Residents Representative Council (MPPWP) is not a business entity, following […]
Zahid Hamidi: Election readiness primary goal for Melaka Umno meet tonight
MELAKA, April 17 — Planning and preparations for the upcoming General Election (GE) and State Elections will be the primary focus of the Umno Melaka meeting scheduled for tonight, said […]
Anwar orders study on restoring Langkawi’s duty-free status, to review EV policies following BYD plant concerns
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — The government will study the proposal to restore Langkawi’s duty-free status as a move to revitalise the island’s economy, which is currently facing challenges from rising […]
No let-up for KLCC ‘photo touts’ as DBKL seizes more cameras in latest ‘Op Lens’ raid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised photographers, or ‘photo touts,’ around the city’s top tourist spots, seizing more equipment and […]
Widespread thunderstorm warning hits KL, Selangor, Penang; Friday commuters brace for heavy rain
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for large swathes of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak, effective immediately until 7.00pm […]
Zara Qairina inquest: Forensic analyst extracts WhatsApp chats, voice notes from seized phone
KOTA KINABALU, April 17 — The Coroner’s Court here has heard that WhatsApp chats and voice notes were extracted from a mobile phone tagged WF11, one of the exhibits in […]