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Opposition MP urges PM to explain why his aide received top posts at two major corporations

Opposition MP urges PM to explain why his aide received top posts at two major corporations

PETALING JAYA: The appointment of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's former political secretary Farhash Wafa Salvador as the chairman of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd and group executive chairman of Apex Equity should be explained, says Bersatu's Datuk Khlir Mohd Nor. Read full story

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Sabah's infrastructure woes to be remedied with more autonomy over projects, says Bung

Sabah's infrastructure woes to be remedied with more autonomy over projects, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s infrastructure-related woes are expected to be lessened with the Federal Government allowing projects below RM50mil to be handled by the state itself, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. Read full story

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Sabah leaders laud Putrajaya's move to give more autonomy to East Malaysia

Sabah leaders laud Putrajaya's move to give more autonomy to East Malaysia

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's political leaders have welcomed the recent announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to, among others, add more allocations for Sabah developments in line with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Read full story

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Penang a shooting spot for TVB film

Penang a shooting spot for TVB film

GEORGE TOWN: With many beautiful heritage sites, it is to no surprise that foreign entertainment productions perceive Penang as one of their best shooting spots. Read full story

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Cops bust drug ring in KL, 11 suspects nabbed

Cops bust drug ring in KL, 11 suspects nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR: A drug syndicate that dealt in liquid marijuana was busted after suspected members were arrested in raids. Read full story

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Safety during pandemic will take priority over tourism and economy, says Anwar

Safety during pandemic will take priority over tourism and economy, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Concerns over the performance of the tourism and economic sectors will not override the safety of the rakyat during the Covid-19 pandemic, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story

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PM: Sabah, Sarawak to decide on projects below RM50mil, need not go through Federal anymore

PM: Sabah, Sarawak to decide on projects below RM50mil, need not go through Federal anymore

PUTRAJAYA: All government projects in East Malaysia below the budget of RM50mil will now be decided by the state governments of Sabah and Sarawak themselves, and need not go through the Federal Government, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story

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Couple detained over bomb that killed waiter

Couple detained over bomb that killed waiter

AMPANG: A married couple has been arrested in connection with a bomb that killed a waiter in Pandan Indah on Dec 29. Read full story

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‘Push pocket’ scam viral message is from 2016, says Bukit Aman

‘Push pocket’ scam viral message is from 2016, says Bukit Aman

PETALING JAYA: An old message claiming that criminals are using the "push-pocket" scam to trick victims has been recirculated on social media, says Bukit Aman. Read full story

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Construction worker dies after 70m fall in Pasir Gudang

Construction worker dies after 70m fall in Pasir Gudang

PASIR GUDANG: A 42-year-old man from Nepal was killed after falling from a building at a development project here. Read full story

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Penang cops bust armed robbers who targeted convenience stores

Penang cops bust armed robbers who targeted convenience stores

GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested two local men for suspected involvement in the Dec 9 armed robbery of a convenience store in Bukit Mertajam. Read full story

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Volleyball slap saga: Father of teen hopes coach won't be punished

Volleyball slap saga: Father of teen hopes coach won't be punished

MELAKA: The father of one teenager in the volleyball slapping saga hopes no action will be initiated against the coach. Read full story

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Old prisons to be refurbished

Old prisons to be refurbished

KAJANG: Refurbishment of old prisons and bolstering manpower in the Prisons Department are on the cards, says the Home Ministry. Read full story

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Petrol station owner claims trial to forgery and cheating businessman of RM2.3mil

Petrol station owner claims trial to forgery and cheating businessman of RM2.3mil

JOHOR BARU: A petrol station owner has been charged with forging documents and cheating a businessman of RM2.3mil. Read full story

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'Missing' Pakistani journalist was deported, says Saifuddin

'Missing' Pakistani journalist was deported, says Saifuddin

KAJANG: Pakistani journalist Syed Fawad Ali Shah was deported to Islamabad last year, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

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Putra lodges police report against Melaka BN chief following allegations of power abuse

Putra lodges police report against Melaka BN chief following allegations of power abuse

MELAKA: Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) has lodged a police report against Melaka Barisan Nasional and Umno chief Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh for alleged misuse of power. Read full story

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DPMs Zahid, Fadillah congratulate UTK on its 48th anniversary

DPMs Zahid, Fadillah congratulate UTK on its 48th anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Md Yusof took the opportunity to congratulate the Royal Malaysian Police‘s (PDRM) Special Actions Unit (UTK) on its 48th anniversary Sunday (Jan 1). Read full story

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Uproar after volleyball coach seen slapping teen player for losing point

Uproar after volleyball coach seen slapping teen player for losing point

PETALING JAYA: A video showing a coach of a volleyball team slapping one of his players has gone viral on social media. Read full story

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Star Media Group chief mailroom technician Jaya Kumar passes away at 46

Star Media Group chief mailroom technician Jaya Kumar passes away at 46

PETALING JAYA: Star Media Group’s chief mailroom technician Jaya Kumar Arumugam has passed away at the age of 46. Read full story

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Go digital to be more competitive, association urges Sabah SMEs

Go digital to be more competitive, association urges Sabah SMEs

KOTA KINABALU: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sabah are urged to consider going digital to be more competitive in the new year. Read full story

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Sabah should allow China tourists to visit subject to conditions, says state tourism association

Sabah should allow China tourists to visit subject to conditions, says state tourism association

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah should allow travellers from China into the state subject to some terms and conditions, says the Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA). Read full story

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Cultivate culture of safety, says Lee Lam Thye

Cultivate culture of safety, says Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysians should cultivate a culture of safety in their lives, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story

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Tukang masak maut akibat letupan, serangan bermotif cemburu

Tukang masak maut akibat letupan, serangan bermotif cemburu

Kuala Lumpur: Cemburu dipercayai motif kes pembunuhan tukang masak menggunakan bom buatan sendiri Pandan Indah, Ampang Jaya, Khamis lalu. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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Harimau Malaya bergaya ke separuh akhir

Harimau Malaya bergaya ke separuh akhir

Kuala Lumpur: Keraian ala festival yang dijanjikan skuad Harimau Malaya nyata berlaku di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil (SNBJ) apabila pasukan negara gah membenam Singapura 4-1 dalam aksi Kumpulan B Piala AFF, malam tadi. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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Pernah disapa 'pak cik'

Pernah disapa 'pak cik'

Kuala Lumpur: Mohamad Zaki Ilias, 40, pernah berasa hilang semangat apabila uban mula tumbuh dengan ‘meriah’ ketika berusia 29 tahun. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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