Lebanon’s Hezbollah targets Israel base, wounding 14 soldiers

Lebanon’s Hezbollah group said it attacked an Israeli army base near the border yesterday, with the latest in a series of tit-for-tat strikes wounding 14 soldiers, according to Israel’s military.

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Former number one Momota retires from international badminton at 29

Two-time world champion Kento Momota said today he is retiring from international badminton aged 29, ending a top-level career that never recovered from a car crash four years ago.

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Malaysia’s ‘Maryam Pagi ke Malam’ bags Most Original Film, Best Actress at 21st Asian Film Festival

Malaysian film Maryam Pagi ke Malam bagged two awards at the 21st Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy.

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Bersih: Prosecutors must explain why Najib allowed to bar media from covering court proceedings over pardon

The Deputy Public Prosecutor's Office should explain to the public its decision to approve former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to block the media from covering his court case yesterday, electoral watchdog Bersih said today.

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🗓️ Apr 19th
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As sugar-linked diseases take root, experts urge greater drive to Putrajaya’s ‘Kurang Manis’ campaign

Health professionals are warning of the rise in sugar-related diseases in Malaysia, amidst a growing obesity epidemic in the country.

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Swiss prosecutors seek jail terms for two accused in US$1.8b 1MDB scandal

Lawyers for two men accused of embezzling US$1.8 billion (RM8.6 billion) from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB began laying out their case yesterday after Swiss state prosecutors sought hefty jail terms.

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Special Economic Zone with Singapore will transform Johor and unleash its economic potential, says Maybank IB

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be a game-changer for Malaysia as it could unlock the creation of economic value on both sides of the Causeway, according to an investment bank.

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Westlife returns to Malaysia in June, performing as a trio due to Mark Feehily’s temporary hiatus

Irish pop group Westlife is set to return to Malaysia to perform on June 9.

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Hannah Yeoh: Payment of fees for sports training eligible for tax relief from next year

Payment of fees for training or classes in esports, equestrian, swimming, motorsports and taekwondo is eligible for tax relief of up to RM1,000 from next year, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh.

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Zahid didn’t use official position to support Najib, says Anwar

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi issued an affidavit in support of ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the former’s capacity as Umno president, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

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🗓️ Apr 22nd
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Three things we learnt from: PKR’s 25th anniversary special convention

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) kicked off its 25th anniversary celebrations with a special convention yesterday.

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‘King of the Road’ Perodua Myvi loses crown to Bezza

In 2023 the Bezza took pole position as Malaysia’s most popular car, ending the Myvi’s five-year reign at the top spot.

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Malaysian social media personality Pui Yi files RM4m suit against former business partner

Malaysian model and actress Siew Pui Yi has filed a civil suit against her former business partner for allegedly cheating her of RM4.3 million between 2022 and 2023.

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Rafizi says govt to nurture risk-taking culture for Malaysia’s future

A culture that is willing to embrace risk-taking and innovation must be cultivated if Malaysian start-ups are to go far and last, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said today at the KL20 Summit 2024.

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Malaysia Masters: Tough competition with presence of top world players, says BAM

Badminton fans in the country can expect intense battles at the 2024 Malaysia Masters Championship with the presence of many big names in the world’s top 10 who will participate in the annual event even though it is a post-qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games which ends on April 28.

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Kuala Kubu Baru by-election: DAP fully supports any unity govt candidate, says Nga

DAP will extend full support to any candidate representing the Unity Government in the upcoming Kuala Kubu Baru by-election on May 11, said its vice-chairman Nga Kor Ming.

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🗓️ Apr 23rd
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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over Hamas attack

Israel’s military intelligence chief has resigned after taking responsibility for failures leading to the October Hamas attack that triggered months of war, the military said yesterday.

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AKPK: Over 50,000 youths in debt due to credit cards, loans worth close to RM2b in total

The National Credit Counseling and Management Agency (AKPK) reportedly said it found 53,000 youths aged 30 and below are under debt worth nearly RM1.9 billion in total.

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MCA Youth says won't campaign for 'arrogant' DAP in KKB, party decision not a surprise

MCA Youth said today it stands firm on the party's decision to not campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election if DAP is contesting it for the government.

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Son gets calls from loan sharks demanding he settle estranged father’s six-figure debts

A 24-year-old workshop owner is being hounded by loan sharks to settle the debts taken by his estranged father whom he has not seen for a decade.

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