KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Police are investigating two conflicting reports over an incident at a 99 Speedmart outlet in Bangsar involving a trader who claimed he was assaulted and the store’s allegation that he attempted to steal items. Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that 99 Speedmart is cooperating with authorities as investigations continue into […]
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Reform at Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) must be implemented comprehensively by ensuring the institution remains free from any interference that could affect decisions made in the best interests of depositors, says Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin. He said governance reforms should focus on strengthening
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NILAI, July 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to continue working tirelessly to elevate Malaysia’s standing as a model country in the region through an administration built on integrity and service to the people. He said although the government still faced various challenges and unresolved issues, efforts would continue to improve
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PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — A syndicate accused of hacking the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) is believed to have paid between RM1,000 and RM6,000 in bribes to Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) officers to assist in obtaining approval for foreign workers’ temporary employment visit passes (PLKS) without following proper procedures, Sinar Harian reported. The Malay daily
NEW YORK, July 30 — Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower yesterday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite lofty US inflation as escalations in the Middle East war pushed oil prices skyward. Major US indices ended down more than 1.5 per cent after initially greeting the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Police have confirmed that the pipe bomb threat at Centrepoint South Tower, Mid Valley City here last night was a hoax, and that no explosives were found at the premises. Brickfields police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said the Brickfields district police headquarters (IPD) Control Centre received a call regarding
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 —The National Fishermen’s Association (Nekmat) recorded a profit of more than RM25 million in 2025, compared with RM11 million in 2024, reflecting more than a twofold increase attributed to efficient management and its commitment to strengthening the national fisheries sector. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said
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Police must act lawfully even when dealing with suspects wanted for serious crimes, says criminologist PETALING JAYA: A case involving allegations that police personnel extorted money from a foreign national who was subsequently identified as an Interpol-wanted online fraud suspect highlights the importance of robust oversight in law enforcement, particularly when transnational crime is involved,
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Netanyahu holds first White House talks with Trump since Iran war began, addressing ceasefire and nuclear goals. WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, as the US military reported it had intercepted multiple missiles launched by Tehran. The
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