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Johor Menteri Besar says Semarak Maghrib and Isyak aims to strengthen congregational prayers and enliven mosques. JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government has introduced the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to be implemented at mosques across the state as part of efforts to strengthen the culture of congregational prayers, enliven mosques and foster syiar Islam (the

C4 Center head of research and policy advocacy Arief Hamzan said the proposed collaboration was a positive step towards tackling revenue leakages at ports. KUALA LUMPUR: The Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) has called for greater transparency and clearer operational guidelines for the proposed special task force between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

The MACC detains a former CEO and CFO over alleged power abuse involving a RM370 million plantation share acquisition. KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the former chief executive officer (CEO) and former chief financial officer (CFO) of a company owned by a statutory body on suspicion of abusing their power in the

Jordanian FA president Prince Ali accuses FIFA chief Infantino of blackmail and withholding prize money. PARIS: The Jordanian football association president on Tuesday accused FIFA and Gianni Infantino of attempted “blackmail” and of withholding prize money in a scathing statement. FIFA chief Infantino has come under serious pressure over a failed plan to open the

  SANDAKAN, Aug 5 — The Sabah Region 4 Marine Police Force (PPM) successfully cracked down on the smuggling of subsidised cooking oil to a neighbouring country in the area along Sungai Siguntur, Sibugal Besar here on Monday.  Sabah Region 4 Marine Police Force commander ACP Ahmad Amri Abd Rahman said three individuals were arrested in

Nancy Shukri urges parents to limit children’s social media exposure and avoid oversharing personal information to reduce risks of online exploitation and abuse. PUTRAJAYA: Parents should think twice before sharing photos and personal information about their children on social media, as excessive online exposure could leave them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse, Women, Family and

PH secured just 8% of Malay vote in Negeri Sembilan PETALING JAYA: After its crushing defeat in the Negeri Sembilan state election Pakatan Harapan (PH) must return to the political and institutional reform agenda that propelled it to power instead of relying on short-term electoral strategies, said former Bangi MP Dr Ong Kian Ming. He

CDC mengesahkan dua kematian pertama berkaitan wabak cyclosporiasis di Michigan, membabitkan individu bermasalah kesihatan sedia ada. Siasatan punca wabak masih diteruskan. LOS ANGELES: Pusat Kawalan dan Pencegahan Penyakit Amerika Syarikat (CDC) pada Isnin mengesahkan dua kematian pertama yang dikaitkan dengan wabak “cyclosporiasis” di negara itu, lapor Xinhua. “CDC dimaklumkan mengenai dua kematian berkaitan cyclosporiasis membabitkan

Glasgow bids farewell to the Commonwealth Games with a vibrant closing ceremony as Amdavad, India, prepares for 2030. GLASGOW: The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games brought the curtain down at The Hydro here tonight with a vibrant celebration of music, dance and unity, before the hosting baton was passed to Amdavad, India, for the 2030 edition.

MIRI, Aug 2 — An 18.7-foot-long crocodile was caught in Marudi earlier yesterday, making it the biggest catch for a group of licensed crocodile hunters in the area. One of the group’s members, Goh, told The Borneo Post that the giant black-coloured male crocodile was caught using bait set on Saturday evening. “We set up