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RM5b MSME aid only ‘small win,’ more needed to tackle crisis, says Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng has described the government’s latest RM5 billion aid package for small businesses as a “small win,” urging Putrajaya to implement […]
North Korean hacker group Lazarus suspected behind US$300m crypto heist
SEOUL, April 22 — A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million (about RM1.19 billion) in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has […]
IKRAM suspends three members caught in RM230m ‘zakat’ fund scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM) has suspended three members arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with a massive investigation into the alleged misappropriation […]
RM230m zakat funds probe: Two suspects, including NGO deputy chairman, remanded for four days over alleged misappropriation
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — Two individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been remanded for four days, from today, to assist in investigations into the […]
China praises African states for blocking Taiwan President Lai’s flight
BEIJING, April 22 — China heaped praise today on three countries that denied overflight permission for the aircraft of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying its one-China principle was a norm […]
Exco: Selangor considering seawater desalination for water security
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is studying the feasibility of a seawater desalination plant to ensure the sustainability of clean water supply in the state, said Infrastructure […]
Johor man charged with bribing police RM18,500 to ignore friends’ criminal histories
JOHOR BAHRU, April 22 — A 31-year-old factory supervisor pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of bribing a police officer with RM18,500 to allegedly […]
Federal Court dismisses challenge against whipping as cruel and inhumane
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The Federal Court today upheld the constitutionality of whipping, ruling in a split decision that the punitive measure does not violate the fundamental liberties guaranteed by […]
Mother pleads for hit-and-run Avanza driver to come forward after son loses leg in Kuching
KUCHING, April 22 — A mother is appealing for the driver involved in a hit-and-run incident in late March that left her only son with his left leg amputated to […]
Selangor accelerates greening campaign after planting eight million trees since 2022
SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is on track to achieve its goal of planting 11 million trees, having already surpassed eight million since its state-wide greening campaign […]