Bukit Aman data shows statutory rape on the rise since Covid-19, CID chief says worrying due to ‘consensual’ claims

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has expressed concern over the reported rise in statutory rape cases nationwide since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

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As race for KKB tightens, PAS sec-gen warns members of disciplinary action as it is ‘haram’ if they don’t vote

PAS has resorted to the stick in seeking to boost the voter turnout for the Kuala Kubu Baru state by-election in Selangor.

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Muslim group says brands boycott over Gaza counterproductive, suggests buying out firms instead

Boycotting major brands in Malaysia will have unintended consequences to the local economy including undermining Muslims who own or work for these firms, said the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM).

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PM Anwar: Dr Mahathir let Israeli ship into Malaysia in 2002, but I banned them

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had allowed an Israeli shipping firm’s vessel into Malaysia in 2002, whereas he took steps to prohibit them

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🗓️ May 8th
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Hummels stuns Mbappe and PSG to take Dortmund to Champions League final

Mats Hummels headed in the only goal as Borussia Dortmund stunned Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final second leg yesterday, winning 1-0 on the night and advancing 2-0 on aggregate to next month’s final at Wembley.

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Rapid Rail: Four monorail stations temporarily closed for cleaning and repair works after fallen tree incident

Four monorail stations ― Bukit Nanas, Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang and Imbi ― will be temporarily closed for cleaning and repair works after an uprooted tree smashed onto the monorail track today.

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Ringgit opens lower against US dollar

The ringgit retraced yesterday's gains to open weaker on Wednesday, as the greenback strengthened against other major currencies, analysts said.

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Water project with Perak will supply 80,000 consumers in Seberang Perai, Penang utility firm says

The Perak-Penang Water Project will directly supply consumers in South Seberang Perai (SPS), said Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan.

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‘Tiger Stripes’ director Amanda Nell Eu to receive Women In Motion Emerging Talent Award in Cannes

Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu will be receiving a Women In Motion award at the prestigious 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

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Police tracking down social media account owner over acid attack incident

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is tracking down the owner of a social media account which uses the name Muhammad Imran Suresh in relation to a statement regarding the acid attack incident involving national footballer Faisal Halim.

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🗓️ May 9th
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Kuala Kubu Baru learning pangs: Accent classes for DAP

PAS gets a lot of flak for being out of touch. It’s not like the party is unaware of the jibes.

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Sarawak to incorporate agreed education autonomy into regulations

The Sarawak’s Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) is looking to incorporate what has been agreed on education autonomy into regulations and statutes.

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Report: Hamzah confirms two Bersatu defectors sacked for aiding Pakatan’s KKB campaign

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin says two Bersatu members who effectively defected to the government have been expelled for supporting the Pakatan Harapan campaign in Kuala Kubu Baru.

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Worried Malaysian youths will lose out to peers in education, Johor Regent calls on Putrajaya to revise national syllabus

The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail today called on the federal government to make changes to the national education syllabus to ensure that Malaysians can be globally competitive.

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KKB polls: Voters need to support Pakatan candidate for continuity of development, says Dr Wan Azizah

Voters in the Kuala Kubu Baru state constituency need to support Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Pang Sock Tao to ensure the continuity of development in the area.

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🗓️ May 10th
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Court set to hear constitutionality challenge against law used on ‘Mentega Terbang’ director

Film director Khairi Anwar Jailani arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur January 17, 2024.

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MIC denies silent boycott in KKB while PAS predicts Indian swing to Perikatan

MIC information chief Thinalan Rajagopal denied allegations that parts of his party were effectively boycotting partner Pakatan Harapan’s campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election tomorrow.

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KKB polls: Anthony Loke says Pakatan confident of retaining victory

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says Pakatan Harapan is confident of retaining victory in the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election tomorrow.

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Economist, ex-transport engineer say Penang LRT doomed to be ‘white elephant’

Former Penang transport engineer Lim Thean Heng said the state is too bent on building highways and the expensive LRT instead of considering other public transportation components.

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Under fire for racist 'Type C' comment, fried chicken brand blames FB admin and reassigns her

Less than two weeks after its launch, DarSa Fried Chicken (DFC) said today it has reassigned its Facebook administrator after accusing the Chinese community of sabotaging it.

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