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Asean chair Philippines calls for more Myanmar prisoner releases including Suu Kyi after amnesty
MANILA, April 24 — The ‌Philippines, this year’s ​chair of the regional ‌bloc Asean, on Friday ​encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ​ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi […]
Norway joins global push to keep children off social media with under-16 ban
OSLO, April 24 — Norway ‌said on Friday it would ​present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban ‌children from using social media until they ​turn 16, making technology […]
Anwar confirms discussion with King on new MACC chief appointment, announcement to follow
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will announce the name of the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner at a later […]
Sarawak’s first Orang Ulu full minister Bo’ Tajang Laing dies at 100
KUCHING, April 24 — Former Sarawak minister Datuk Seri Bo’ Tajang Laing has passed away at the age of 100. His passing was announced by daughter Lohong Tajang in a […]
In unlikely twist, rescued South Korean kidnapping victim turns out to be Interpol-wanted fugitive
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Federal police said today that a South Korean man rescued from a recent kidnapping by fellow countrymen near Genting Highlands — in an unlikely twist […]
Kota Kinabalu man gets 15 months in jail for car theft disguised as purchase
KOTA KINABALU, April 24 — A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 15 months’ jail and fined RM2,000 or three months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court here for stealing a car […]
Police detain foreigner in Niah after threat to kill sister, seize machete and homemade shotgun
MIRI, April 24 — Police have arrested a 37-year-old foreign man for allegedly threatening to kill his younger sister with a machete in their home. Miri police chief ACP Mohd […]
Police arrest three teenagers in Tawau over alleged rape of 15-year-old schoolgirl
TAWAU, April 24 — Police have arrested three teenage boys, aged between 15 and 16, to assist in investigations into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl here. District Police […]
Penang CM urges cloud seeding as critically low Sungai Muda levels threaten state water supply
GEORGE TOWN, April 24 — The Penang state government hopes cloud seeding operations can be carried out in upstream Kedah to raise water levels in Sungai Muda. Penang Chief Minister […]
High Court sets May 14 for decision on Zahid’s bid for acquittal in Akalbudi case
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The decision on Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s application to be discharged and acquitted of 47 charges of criminal breach of […]