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Ex-PM Ismail Sabri back at MACC to resume questioning

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — Ex-prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here to continue his questioning over a case involving RM177 million in seized assets. His questioning began yesterday, after repeated…

Police kill three suspected criminals in Sepang standoff

SEPANG, March 14 — Three foreign men, suspected of being part of a violent robbery gang, were shot dead by police in a forested area in Desa Vista early this morning. According to a New Straits Times report, the suspects,…

Bruno Fernandes hat-trick caps Man United win over Sociedad to seal Europa League quarter-finals

PARIS, March 14 — Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate. Rangers knocked out Jose…

PM wants grassroots leaders to help dispel misinformation bogging down Putrajaya

SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Community leaders must assist in explaining the policies and achievements of the MADANI Government to the people, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He also urged them not to entertain negative perceptions spread by…

Murder or mistake? Accused in Sabah student’s murder says didn’t see theft that sparked incident

TAWAU, March 14 — The third accused in the murder case of Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu student Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan, also known as Ijat, told the High Court here yesterday that he did not personally see the…

Police: No criminal element in case of missing Ipoh man found dead in hotel

IPOH, March 14 — No signs of foul play were detected in the death of R. Thinakaran, 62, who had been missing since March 11, said Ipoh police district chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad. Abang Zainal further said…

Mega Ramadan bazaars: Worth the hype or just overwhelming?

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — During the fasting month, thousands of people throng Ramadan bazaars nationwide in search of something special to eat, whether they are Muslim or not. Some have become such sprawling markets, boasting hundreds of stalls, and…

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people, particularly those in rural areas. The prime minister…

Cuepacs urges government to provide special Aidilfitri financial aid for civil servants despite salary hike

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has called on the government to consider providing special financial aid for Hari Raya Aidilfitri to ease the financial burden of civil…

MA63 progress: DPM Fadillah says nine claims resolved, granting Sabah and Sarawak greater autonomy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Madani government has successfully resolved nine claims related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), to date, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and…