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MACC detains three men for alleged misappropriation of RM230m in zakat funds, luxury vehicles, cash and properties confiscated
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained three individuals, including a deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), in connection with the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds. […]
Show must go on: Melaka chief minister says no reason for state polls to be delayed
MELAKA, April 21 — Melaka has no solid grounds to postpone the state election, which is expected to take place this year in accordance with the State Constitution, said Chief […]
Economy minister: Global supply crisis is starting to affect local prices
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The impact of the global supply crisis is beginning to filter into transportation, logistics, goods prices and daily expenses, with the country now entering an […]
PM Anwar: Govt will not remain idle in facing global crisis, the people’s interests remain paramount
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that the government will not remain idle in facing the global supply crisis which is becoming increasingly […]
As global conflicts loom, Putrajaya Forum pushes Asean to aspire for information dominance and bolster climate security
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly redefining modern warfare, South-East Asian countries are called to rethink a collective regional security approach in an increasingly volatile world. […]
Ringgit gains ground at close as markets watch US–Iran talks closely
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar and other major currencies at Tuesday’s close, despite a firmer US Dollar Index, as investors closely monitored developments […]
King offers prayers for Johor Haj pilgrims
JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has extended his prayers to 500 prospective haj pilgrims from the Johor state delegation departing for the Holy […]
Thailand swelters as temperatures hit 43°C, heat index soaring to dangerous 60°C
BANGKOK, April 21 — Thailand is grappling with a prolonged spell of extreme heat, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach as high as 42-43°Celsius, significantly increasing the risk […]
Indonesia passes landmark domestic workers law after only two decades of trying
JAKARTA, April 21 — Indonesia’s parliament passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays. The bill […]
Stocks tumble as doubt grows over Iran-US peace talks
LONDON, April ‌21 — Stocks wobbled on Tuesday as doubts grew about peace talks taking place between Iran ​and the United States in Pakistan ahead of the end of a […]