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Nga Kor Ming defends DAP’s fresh faces strategy for Johor election, cites merit and vetting
JOHOR BAHRU, June 25 — Candidates for the Johor state election were chosen based on merit and experience rather than at random, DAP deputy national chairman Nga Kor Ming said […]
Be more proactive’: Judge reprimands police over delay in locating Indira Gandhi’s ex-husband
IPOH, June 25 — The High Court has granted police an additional six months to track down Muhammad Riduan Abdullah, the ex-husband of M. Indira Gandhi. Judge Datuk Norsharidah Awang […]
Malaysia climbs to 12th spot in global peace rankings, among Asia’s safest nations
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia has strengthened its position as one of the safest countries in the world, ranking 12th out of 163 nations in the Global Peace Index […]
Sedition charge for Chegubard over social media post on Negeri Sembilan royalty
SEREMBAN, June 25 — Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of publishing seditious material against the Negeri […]
Malaysia developing national water reclamation policy to power data centre growth, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The government is undertaking a comprehensive study to establish policy and infrastructure foundations for a national water reclamation policy to support the development of data […]
Onn Hafiz hits back at Puad Zarkashi, says royal consent is constitutional process not royal instruction
JOHOR BAHRU, June 25 — Johor Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has strongly denied allegations by former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi that […]
Umno sec-gen alleges Puad Zarkashi quit because his son was not picked for Johor election
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has responded to the resignation of Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi, claiming the decision was motivated by a disagreement over […]
Malaysia acquires French CAESAR artillery systems, eyes homegrown weapons for ANKA-S fleet, says Khaled
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia has formally procured CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPH) from France, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed today. “I can confirm that […]
MyKad-linked diesel subsidy reforms could save Putrajaya up to RM2b annually, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Putrajaya’s pivot towards using the MyKad for subsidised diesel and uniformed pricing could save the government up to RM2 billion a year, Finance Minister II […]
Indira Gandhi fails in second bid to cite IGP for contempt over daughter recovery case
 IPOH, June 25 — The High Court here today dismissed M. Indira Gandhi’s application for leave to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Judicial […]