🗓️ Jan 22nd
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Selangor has Umno’s backing, Zahid says after disquiet over local council posts
Minister tells organisers: Be more sensitive when planning events leading up to Ramadan
Report: BNM’s international reserves higher at US$115.1b as at Jan 15
Japan says ‘possibility’ Moon lander power can be restored
Chinese singer-songwriter Li Ronghao holds first concert in KL this weekend after postponing in 2020
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Selangor has Umno’s backing, Zahid says after disquiet over local council posts
Minister tells organisers: Be more sensitive when planning events leading up to Ramadan
Report: BNM’s international reserves higher at US$115.1b as at Jan 15
Japan says ‘possibility’ Moon lander power can be restored
Chinese singer-songwriter Li Ronghao holds first concert in KL this weekend after postponing in 2020
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Selangor has Umno’s backing, Zahid says after disquiet over local council posts
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi asserted today that his party continues to support the Selangor government even after its grassroots members...
🗓️ Jan 23rd
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Better bonus this year, PM Anwar tells Customs staff after dept collects RM55.1b in revenue
Fahmi: Dr Mahathir must reflect and stop making inappropriate statements
Report: Bursa Malaysia maintains uptrend ahead of OPR decision
Abandoned Singapore mall becomes unlikely art haven
Blackpink’s Jennie becomes first K-pop female soloist to hit 1.2 billion streams on Spotify without solo album
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Better bonus this year, PM Anwar tells Customs staff after dept collects RM55.1b in revenue
Fahmi: Dr Mahathir must reflect and stop making inappropriate statements
Report: Bursa Malaysia maintains uptrend ahead of OPR decision
Abandoned Singapore mall becomes unlikely art haven
Blackpink’s Jennie becomes first K-pop female soloist to hit 1.2 billion streams on Spotify without solo album
Malay Mail
Better bonus this year, PM Anwar tells Customs staff after dept collects RM55.1b in revenue
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today assured Customs officers that they can look forward to receiving a better bonus this year. Anwar, who is also...
🗓️ Jan 24th
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Penang council issues three-day booze ban during Thaipusam for ‘orderly, peaceful’ celebration
MACC: Daim would already be charged if not for hospitalisation
Report: Global stocks gain slightly, dollar rises against yen after BoJ decision
Netflix subscribers jump despite price hikes
Israeli rejection of two-state solution ‘unacceptable’, says UN chief
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Penang council issues three-day booze ban during Thaipusam for ‘orderly, peaceful’ celebration
MACC: Daim would already be charged if not for hospitalisation
Report: Global stocks gain slightly, dollar rises against yen after BoJ decision
Netflix subscribers jump despite price hikes
Israeli rejection of two-state solution ‘unacceptable’, says UN chief
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Penang council issues three-day booze ban during Thaipusam for ‘orderly, peaceful’ celebration
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has banned the sale of alcohol for three days during the Thaipusam celebration this year. According to the Free...
🗓️ Jan 26th
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MACC investigator: Najib never told Cabinet about RM3.6b 1MDB funds in his accounts or complained to bank
One dead, four feared buried alive in Cameron Highlands landslide
Report: RAM Ratings: Ringgit bond market to maintain momentum in 2024
As country’s central bank turns 65 today, a commemoration of roles played over the decades
Tom Holland’s ‘Avengers’ bonus sent to... actor Tom Hollander
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MACC investigator: Najib never told Cabinet about RM3.6b 1MDB funds in his accounts or complained to bank
One dead, four feared buried alive in Cameron Highlands landslide
Report: RAM Ratings: Ringgit bond market to maintain momentum in 2024
As country’s central bank turns 65 today, a commemoration of roles played over the decades
Tom Holland’s ‘Avengers’ bonus sent to... actor Tom Hollander
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MACC investigator: Najib never told Cabinet about RM3.6b 1MDB funds in his accounts or complained to bank
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak did not tell his Cabinet about funds totalling RM3.6 billion that had entered his personal AmBank accounts, an...
🗓️ Jan 29th
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Daim charged with failure to declare assets to MACC, claims trial
Hamzah: Bersatu to take legal action against reps who back PM Anwar
Report: Stats Dept: Malaysia’s Producer Price Index 1.3pc lower in December 2023
Azmin to lead Bersatu in Selangor while Ahmad Faizal dropped as party's Negeri Sembilan chief
Hamzah: Muhyiddin's leadership will make Bersatu more credible, courageous in fighting PM Anwar's govt
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Daim charged with failure to declare assets to MACC, claims trial
Hamzah: Bersatu to take legal action against reps who back PM Anwar
Report: Stats Dept: Malaysia’s Producer Price Index 1.3pc lower in December 2023
Azmin to lead Bersatu in Selangor while Ahmad Faizal dropped as party's Negeri Sembilan chief
Hamzah: Muhyiddin's leadership will make Bersatu more credible, courageous in fighting PM Anwar's govt
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Daim charged with failure to declare assets to MACC, claims trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, was charged in the Sessions Court today with failing to declare his assets to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption...
🗓️ Jan 30th
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Regal send-off for 16th King at Parliament Square
Malaysia ranks 57th in global corruption perception index, trails Singapore in Asean
Report: Israel says it 'neutralised' Hamas militants hiding in West Bank hospital
Anthony Loke: Special 'GOLD' number plates open for bidding on FT day
Toyota remains world’s top-selling automaker; chairman apologises over scandals
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Regal send-off for 16th King at Parliament Square
Malaysia ranks 57th in global corruption perception index, trails Singapore in Asean
Report: Israel says it 'neutralised' Hamas militants hiding in West Bank hospital
Anthony Loke: Special 'GOLD' number plates open for bidding on FT day
Toyota remains world’s top-selling automaker; chairman apologises over scandals
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Regal send-off for 16th King at Parliament Square
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah were at...
🗓️ Jan 31st
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PM Anwar extends highest congratulations to new King
Accountant loses RM776,000 to investment scam in Johor
Report: Bursa Malaysia’s FY2023 net profit increases to RM252.38m
Johor Immigration Dept chief: Foreign beggars in the state rake in staggering RM10,000 monthly from donations
Kelantan Customs Dept seizes almost RM100,000 worth of frozen chicken smuggled from neighbouring country
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PM Anwar extends highest congratulations to new King
Accountant loses RM776,000 to investment scam in Johor
Report: Bursa Malaysia’s FY2023 net profit increases to RM252.38m
Johor Immigration Dept chief: Foreign beggars in the state rake in staggering RM10,000 monthly from donations
Kelantan Customs Dept seizes almost RM100,000 worth of frozen chicken smuggled from neighbouring country
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PM Anwar extends highest congratulations to new King
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended the highest congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah on the...
🗓️ Feb 1st
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Say no to Ed Sheeran’s KL concert if you’re really against LGBT culture, PAS ulama council tells Putrajaya
Bersatu’s Dr Afif Bahardin: Party MPs who support PM Anwar must vacate seats under anti-party hopping law
Report: UAE president extends congratulations to Malaysia’s new King
FT minister: Expect official statement from Pardons Board on Najib's case this week
Deputy minister: Streamlining of preschool education system only for govt-related institutions, not private sector
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Say no to Ed Sheeran’s KL concert if you’re really against LGBT culture, PAS ulama council tells Putrajaya
Bersatu’s Dr Afif Bahardin: Party MPs who support PM Anwar must vacate seats under anti-party hopping law
Report: UAE president extends congratulations to Malaysia’s new King
FT minister: Expect official statement from Pardons Board on Najib's case this week
Deputy minister: Streamlining of preschool education system only for govt-related institutions, not private sector
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Say no to Ed Sheeran’s KL concert if you’re really against LGBT culture, PAS ulama council tells Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Malaysia’s Islamist Opposition party today called on the Anwar administration to ban artistes who support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
🗓️ Feb 2nd
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PM Anwar: Pardons Board already decided on Najib, just wait for announcement
Fahmi: Communications Ministry to raise issue of children’s accounts with TikTok management
Report: Alternative, traditional medicine for cancer treatments contributing to deaths, say experts
State govt taking over organisation of CNY celebration to ensure grand event for everyone, says Sarawak deputy premier
Youth and Sports Ministry applies for additional allocation of RM3.9m for hockey 5s
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PM Anwar: Pardons Board already decided on Najib, just wait for announcement
Fahmi: Communications Ministry to raise issue of children’s accounts with TikTok management
Report: Alternative, traditional medicine for cancer treatments contributing to deaths, say experts
State govt taking over organisation of CNY celebration to ensure grand event for everyone, says Sarawak deputy premier
Youth and Sports Ministry applies for additional allocation of RM3.9m for hockey 5s
Malay Mail
PM Anwar: Pardons Board already decided on Najib, just wait for announcement
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the Pardons Board has made its decision over convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s...
🗓️ Feb 5th
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Don’t keep quiet on 1MDB related issues, Ong Kian Ming tells DAP amid party mate Tony Pua’s sedition probe over remarks linked to Najib’s trimmed sentence
DAP’s Ramkarpal rebuffs debate dare about Najib’s pardon application, says won’t be used for ‘cheap publicity’
Report: Selangor Sultan proclaims Klang as royal city
Sarawak police chief says Taib Mahmud’s wife Raghad under investigation for removing ailing ex-governor from hospital
Selangor MB: Greater Klang Valley should become special economic zone
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Don’t keep quiet on 1MDB related issues, Ong Kian Ming tells DAP amid party mate Tony Pua’s sedition probe over remarks linked to Najib’s trimmed sentence
DAP’s Ramkarpal rebuffs debate dare about Najib’s pardon application, says won’t be used for ‘cheap publicity’
Report: Selangor Sultan proclaims Klang as royal city
Sarawak police chief says Taib Mahmud’s wife Raghad under investigation for removing ailing ex-governor from hospital
Selangor MB: Greater Klang Valley should become special economic zone
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Don’t keep quiet on 1MDB related issues, Ong Kian Ming tells DAP amid party mate Tony Pua’s sedition probe over remarks linked…
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — DAP’s Ong Kian Ming today called on his party leadership to take a firm stand on the ongoing 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) cases against Datuk Seri...
🗓️ Feb 6th
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R00TK1T claims to have infiltrated Maxis’ Kulim network, threatens further cyberattacks on Malaysia
PM Anwar: Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23
Report: Formula One agrees to sprint format change
MACC says may call relevant PM, finance ministers over Spanco contract
AGC to object Aman Palestin's bid to unfreeze bank accounts
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R00TK1T claims to have infiltrated Maxis’ Kulim network, threatens further cyberattacks on Malaysia
PM Anwar: Early Incentive Payment for civil servants to be disbursed on Feb 23
Report: Formula One agrees to sprint format change
MACC says may call relevant PM, finance ministers over Spanco contract
AGC to object Aman Palestin's bid to unfreeze bank accounts
Malay Mail
R00TK1T claims to have infiltrated Maxis’ Kulim network, threatens further cyberattacks on Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 ― International hacker group R00TK1T has threatened to unleash further attacks on Maxis after the green telco issued its official response on the...
🗓️ Feb 7th
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Despite reduced sentence, lawyer says Najib may apply again for full royal pardon
Bersih warns Putrajaya of fresh protest unless reform agenda put back on track
Report: Stats Dept: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value hits RM1.8t in 2023
Anthony Loke: DAP won't punish Tony Pua for remark on Pardons Board
IGP: Claim of Taib Mahmud taken away not true
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Despite reduced sentence, lawyer says Najib may apply again for full royal pardon
Bersih warns Putrajaya of fresh protest unless reform agenda put back on track
Report: Stats Dept: Malaysia's manufacturing sales value hits RM1.8t in 2023
Anthony Loke: DAP won't punish Tony Pua for remark on Pardons Board
IGP: Claim of Taib Mahmud taken away not true
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Despite reduced sentence, lawyer says Najib may apply again for full royal pardon
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah has today announced that his client, convicted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, will consider another...
🗓️ Feb 8th
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Pardons Board must explain how Shafee can reveal confidential details on Najib's bid to public, Kepong MP says
Muhyiddin gets passport to attend opening of friend’s Thai restaurant in Bangkok
Report: Anthony Loke: Transport Ministry will provide explanation on alleged minister's vehicle tailgating ambulance on NSE
MACC: Daim might have more undeclared assets, could be recalled for questioning
Appellate court rejects prosecution’s appeal to reverse acquittal of Samirah, two teens in Cradle Fund CEO murder case
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Pardons Board must explain how Shafee can reveal confidential details on Najib's bid to public, Kepong MP says
Muhyiddin gets passport to attend opening of friend’s Thai restaurant in Bangkok
Report: Anthony Loke: Transport Ministry will provide explanation on alleged minister's vehicle tailgating ambulance on NSE
MACC: Daim might have more undeclared assets, could be recalled for questioning
Appellate court rejects prosecution’s appeal to reverse acquittal of Samirah, two teens in Cradle Fund CEO murder case
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Pardons Board must explain how Shafee can reveal confidential details on Najib's bid to public, Kepong MP says
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng has today urged the Pardons Board to explain the remarks made by Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the lawyer for convicted former...
🗓️ Feb 9th
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CJ says challenged provisions under Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment mandated by state not Allah, cannot be construed as act against God
PM Anwar says unity govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code
Report: Singapore-based Grab, GoTo revive talks for ride-hailing merger
DPM Zahid hopes Year of the Dragon will bring joy, strengthen unity among people
PAS sec-gen condemns nullification of Kelantan Shariah criminal provisions
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CJ says challenged provisions under Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment mandated by state not Allah, cannot be construed as act against God
PM Anwar says unity govt has nothing to do with Federal Court ruling on Kelantan Shariah code
Report: Singapore-based Grab, GoTo revive talks for ride-hailing merger
DPM Zahid hopes Year of the Dragon will bring joy, strengthen unity among people
PAS sec-gen condemns nullification of Kelantan Shariah criminal provisions
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CJ says challenged provisions under Kelantan Shariah criminal enactment mandated by state not Allah, cannot be construed as act…
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 9 — The country’s top judge said today a constitutional challenge brought by two Muslim women to nullify 18 provisions under the Kelantan Shariah criminal...
🗓️ Feb 13th
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Dr Mahathir warded in IJN, defamation trial against DPM Zahid adjourned to July 19
Nik Elin: Some Amanah members supportive of Kelantan constitutional challenge, PAS 'hurt' the most by decision
Report: Singapore firm's aircraft crashes in Kapar village, Selangor Fire Dept says occupants still missing
Johor MB announces restructuring of exco portfolios, Tanjung Surat rep introduced as new face in state administration
FT minister says Sri Sabah flats fire victims to move to transit homes this Thursday
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Dr Mahathir warded in IJN, defamation trial against DPM Zahid adjourned to July 19
Nik Elin: Some Amanah members supportive of Kelantan constitutional challenge, PAS 'hurt' the most by decision
Report: Singapore firm's aircraft crashes in Kapar village, Selangor Fire Dept says occupants still missing
Johor MB announces restructuring of exco portfolios, Tanjung Surat rep introduced as new face in state administration
FT minister says Sri Sabah flats fire victims to move to transit homes this Thursday
Malay Mail
Dr Mahathir warded in IJN, defamation trial against DPM Zahid adjourned to July 19
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 ― The hearing for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's defamation suit against Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, relating to alleged defamatory statements with...
🗓️ Feb 14th
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IGP: Police to review recruitment process amid rise in integrity issues among officers
Jasmine Loo: Jho Low said money entering Najib’s account was for BN, claimed had proof all done following ex-PM’s wishes
Report: Fishermen file judicial review to challenge approval of Penang South Reclamation project
Cops identify owners of three social media accounts in Nik Elin death threat case
Selangor police say post-mortem of Kapar aircraft crash victims expected to be completed today
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IGP: Police to review recruitment process amid rise in integrity issues among officers
Jasmine Loo: Jho Low said money entering Najib’s account was for BN, claimed had proof all done following ex-PM’s wishes
Report: Fishermen file judicial review to challenge approval of Penang South Reclamation project
Cops identify owners of three social media accounts in Nik Elin death threat case
Selangor police say post-mortem of Kapar aircraft crash victims expected to be completed today
Malay Mail
IGP: Police to review recruitment process amid rise in integrity issues among officers
IPOH, Feb 14 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the police will review their training module for recruits amid an increase in integrity issues...
🗓️ Feb 15th
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PM Anwar: Take suggestions on Islamic and Shariah law to special committee
Selangor Sultan: Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution
Report: Ex-CJ Tun Hamid says Kelantan's constitutional clash already obvious 10 years ago, even more than 16 provisions could be nullified
Muhyiddin’s bid for DNAA of three remaining charges won’t proceed for now as court allows prosecution’s stay application
Aman Palestin duo charged with 161 counts in total for criminal breaches of trust, cheating and money laundering involving RM40m
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PM Anwar: Take suggestions on Islamic and Shariah law to special committee
Selangor Sultan: Respect decision of Federal Court, position of Federal Constitution
Report: Ex-CJ Tun Hamid says Kelantan's constitutional clash already obvious 10 years ago, even more than 16 provisions could be nullified
Muhyiddin’s bid for DNAA of three remaining charges won’t proceed for now as court allows prosecution’s stay application
Aman Palestin duo charged with 161 counts in total for criminal breaches of trust, cheating and money laundering involving RM40m
Malay Mail
PM Anwar: Take suggestions on Islamic and Shariah law to special committee
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said all concerned parties should bring their suggestions to the Special Committee Studying Issues Related to the...
🗓️ Feb 16th
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Total of 1.2 million civil servants registered with Padu as of today, says chief statistician
PM Anwar: Unacceptable for states to report high zakat collection if hardcore poor still exist
Report: Bank Negara: Malaysia's economy displays resilience, grows by 3pc in fourth quarter of 2023
Special state assembly committee to review existing Shariah enactments after Federal Court ruling, says Perak Speaker
Prosecution lines up 47 witnesses in Bersatu’s Adam Radlan corruption and money-laundering case
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Total of 1.2 million civil servants registered with Padu as of today, says chief statistician
PM Anwar: Unacceptable for states to report high zakat collection if hardcore poor still exist
Report: Bank Negara: Malaysia's economy displays resilience, grows by 3pc in fourth quarter of 2023
Special state assembly committee to review existing Shariah enactments after Federal Court ruling, says Perak Speaker
Prosecution lines up 47 witnesses in Bersatu’s Adam Radlan corruption and money-laundering case
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Total of 1.2 million civil servants registered with Padu as of today, says chief statistician
BENTONG, Feb 16 — A total of 1.2 million or 80 per cent of 1.5 civil servants have registered with the Central Database Hub (Padu) system as of today, according to Chief...
🗓️ Feb 19th
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In 1MDB trial, Najib’s lawyer questions why certain evidence from foreign authorities not shared with defence
Selangor insists woman is Muslim as she knows about Islamic affirmation of faith, but lawyer says she didn’t recite it
Report: Home minister says IGP asked to explain after FBI lists three Malaysians on terror watch list
Malaysia might extend passport validity from five to 10 years, says home minister
Miti: Malaysia eyes bigger role in global aviation supply chain
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In 1MDB trial, Najib’s lawyer questions why certain evidence from foreign authorities not shared with defence
Selangor insists woman is Muslim as she knows about Islamic affirmation of faith, but lawyer says she didn’t recite it
Report: Home minister says IGP asked to explain after FBI lists three Malaysians on terror watch list
Malaysia might extend passport validity from five to 10 years, says home minister
Miti: Malaysia eyes bigger role in global aviation supply chain
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In 1MDB trial, Najib’s lawyer questions why certain evidence from foreign authorities not shared with defence
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — A lawyer acting for Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial at the High Court today questioned why several documents...
🗓️ Feb 20th
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End of vernacular schools' challenge: Federal Court rejects two NGOs' leave to appeal
Fahmi: Govt has no special funds to obtain exclusive rights for international artist concerts
Report: Bursa Malaysia gains 14 points at mid-afternoon
Lee Chong Wei ‘feels like giving up’ on Malaysian badminton
Sultan Ibrahim breaks own record to win special ‘GOLD 1’ number plate with RM1.5m bid
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End of vernacular schools' challenge: Federal Court rejects two NGOs' leave to appeal
Fahmi: Govt has no special funds to obtain exclusive rights for international artist concerts
Report: Bursa Malaysia gains 14 points at mid-afternoon
Lee Chong Wei ‘feels like giving up’ on Malaysian badminton
Sultan Ibrahim breaks own record to win special ‘GOLD 1’ number plate with RM1.5m bid
Malay Mail
End of vernacular schools’ challenge: Federal Court rejects two NGOs’ leave to appeal
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — The Federal Court today in a majority decision rejected two non-governmental organisations' (NGOs) application for leave to appeal against a previous...