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Prosecutors allege Kim Keon Hee took over $260,000 in bribes, including art and luxury goods, and illegally meddled in state affairs SEOUL: South Korea’s former first lady has been accused by prosecutors of accepting bribes totalling over $260,000 and illegally interfering in state affairs. Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, allegedly […]

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh elect a new leadership council to improve camp conditions and negotiate their safe return to Myanmar COX’S BAZAR: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have elected a new leadership council, hoping it can improve camp conditions and revive efforts to secure their return to Myanmar. The United Council of Rohang (UCR) was formed

More than 20,000 visitors joined the Rejimen Gerak Khas 60th anniversary celebrations in Klebang, featuring military displays and family activities MELAKA: Over 20,000 people attended the joint family day for the Rejimen Gerak Khas 60th Anniversary Phase 2 in Klebang since yesterday, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said it showed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Policy stability, bold reforms and public trust have driven the Madani Government’s success today, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the economy is being boosted through quality investment, job creation and inclusive growth. On the international front, the Prime Minister said ties with

The Rahmah Basic Contribution (SARA) is helping small traders in Malaysia with business capital and easing festive expenses, according to recipients KUANTAN: The Rahmah Basic Contribution (SARA) is providing crucial capital for small traders to boost their sales stock, beyond easing living costs for recipients. Trader Mohd Shukrillah Muhamed Norlida said the aid significantly eased

  JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 27 — Two men were killed, four people were injured, and a teenage girl was left unconscious following a three-vehicle collision at KM 45.6 of the Senai–Desaru Expressway early this morning. Pasir Gudang Fire and Rescue Station operations commander PBK I Nazaruddin Yusof said a distress call was received at 5.37

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 27 — The number of evacuees from the third wave of floods in Terengganu has risen to 468 people from 116 families as of 9 am today, compared with 103 people from 24 families reported last night. According to the Terengganu State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat, Kuala Nerus district recorded the

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 27 — The government will roll out a regulatory sandbox programme from Jan 1 to assess child protection mechanisms and ensure consumer safety in the digital space ahead of full-scale enforcement. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the initiative would involve the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and a number of identified social

Russia lashes out at Ukraine’s president ahead of his meeting with Trump, claiming he and EU backers aim to sabotage new proposals to end the war. KYIV: Russia accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European Union backers of seeking to “torpedo” a US-brokered plan to end the war. The accusation came ahead of Zelensky’s

A 51-year-old man was charged in Tampin court for murdering Suri Narudin, whose body was found buried in a bag behind a Rembau house. TAMPIN: A 51-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of Suri Narudin. Zainizan Zainal nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Mohamad