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KING TO THE CORRUPT: YOU ARE ON MY RADAR
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, says he has his own sources of intelligence about corruption in the police, Immigration and Customs departments, and even MACC. The king wants errant officers to be promptly replaced.
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Fostering friendship, unity and joy at CNY event
PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned against what he described as a “disease of finding problems”, urging Malaysians to stop dwelling on trivial matters, and instead focus on unity and shared progress. The Tambun member of parliament...
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IT’S WAR!
∎ More Bersatu leaders, including Rais Yatim and Noh Omar, resign ∎ Hamzah Zainudin remains opposition leader, claims support of 18 Bersatu MPs ∎ Pas not siding with any faction
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GOVT PANEL TO PROBE AZAM
THE chief secretary-led committee will look into allegations against the MACC chief, including his past shareholdings and graft-busters’ involvement in ‘corporate mafia’. He welcomes the investigation, even as Bloomberg stands firm on its reports. ■...
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PAC: PROBE AZAM
PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said there must be no double standards in handling allegations over Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s shareholdings. The Masjid...
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7 more containers with illegal e-waste found
THE Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) continued its aggressive crackdown on illegal waste imports yesterday, detecting seven containers with illegal electronic waste (e-waste) at Port Klang in a late afternoon enforcement...
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ISA’S 6-YEAR JAIL TERM REINSTATED
In its grounds of judgment, the apex court says: The Appeals Court misunderstood the anti-graft law No need to prove why Isa received the money Conveying ‘salam’ to bribe giver showed ex-aide was acting on Isa’s orders
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‘Enough laws to combat e-waste smuggling’
MALAYSIA has sufficient laws to tackle ewaste smuggling syndicates, but enforcement agencies must apply them more rigorously. Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said this included closing operational gaps to ensure effective prosecution. He...
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TRADE WITH INDIA SET TO SURGE
▪ Use of ringgit and rupee in trade and investment to be sped up ▪ Modi reaffirms commitment to Indo-Pacific stability and Asean centrality
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Malaysia–India ties gain ‘renewed momentum’
MALAYSIA-INDIA relations are set to soar to new heights, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, as New Delhi’s Act East policy, which places Asean at the centre of its regional engagement, strengthens economic ties and digital...
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Johor peatlands go up in smoke
THE Immigration Department has busted a migrant smuggling syndicate that used a condominium in Kuchai Lama as a hideout and transit point. Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said in a series of raids on Sunday, enforcement officers...
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Sea of devotion
In Penang, Thaipusam begins long before sunrise as the faithful take to the streets. At 3am yesterday, the golden chariot carrying the sacred Vel of Lord Murugan and the silver chariot bearing his statue had completed their near 18-hour journey,...
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A block of history restored
THE year-long restoration of Block 1 of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building (BSAS) here is not just about preserving its structure, but also about ensuring its history lives on, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Speaking at the ceremony to open...
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‘FAILINGS START FROM THE TOP’
AS the prime minister calls for closer oversight of senior civil servants, a military chief of staff is charged with mishandling RM5 million of welfare funds, four enforcement officers are linked to a massage chain protection racket and the DoE’s top...
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DoE CHIEF, DEPUTY HELD
THE arrests by MACC come on the heels of the recent detention of several individuals, including other Department of Environment officers and company directors. The probe is centred on alleged abuse of power and corruption linked to e-waste management...
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E-WASTE SMUGGLING BID: 60 MORE CONTAINERS TARGETED
■ 125 tonnes of e-waste and toxic materials seized on Tuesday, says MCBA ■ One container has been at port since 2024 but did not raise suspicion
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MCBA intercepts 5 containers of e-waste
THE Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) yesterday checked several containers at Port Klang where an undisclosed amount of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) was detected. The operation followed reports that suggested Malaysia was...
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Ex-army chief’s third wife claims trial to another money laundering charge
SALWANI Anuar @ Kamaruddin is accused of receiving RM5,000 from unlawful activities. Her husband, meanwhile, lodges a police report against activist Chegubard over the release of his banking information online.
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RM9.7m IN ASSETS SEIZED
THE MACC takes possession of six houses, two luxury cars and a plot of land as its probe into the misappropriation of nearly RM300 million in investment funds intensifies. With a ‘Tan Sri’ and a ‘Datuk’ now released from remand, the commission is...
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28,000 WORKERS UNPAID
MORE than 28,000 workers in Peninsular Malaysia have been short-changed a total of RM220 million in unpaid wages for the past five years — an average of nearly RM8,000 per person. Labour Peninsular Malaysia Department director-general Kamal Pardi said...
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AS EX-GENERALS CHARGED, NEW BOMBSHELL DROPS
THE former armed forces chief is accused of four counts of corruption involving RM3.75 million. The former army chief appears in court again to face two money laundering charges amounting to RM145,000. Later, activist Chegubard claims to have a...
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FORMER ARMY CHIEF CHARGED WITH GRAFT
40 years of military service won’t shield accused, says prosecutor MACC: Several ministries under probe for procurement leakages Tan Sri remanded over RM300m investment fraud in separate case
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PM SLAMS ‘SAKAU AND SONGLAP’ CULTURE Ex-armed forces chief Nizam to be charged tomorrow
Ex-army chief Hafizuddeain, wife to face money-laundering charges today
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END-TO-END EDUCATION REFORMS
THE National Education Plan 2026-2035 rolls out a raft of measures to strengthen the system from kindergarten to college. What sparked much discussion is the introduction of standardised tests to be administered in Year 4 from this year and Form 3 next...
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‘TRAITORS TO THE COUNTRY’
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has described those involved in corruption as traitors to the country for betraying the people’s trust. In a hard-hitting Royal Address at the opening of the current session of the 15th Parliament...
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BUILDING A STRONGER EDUCATION SYSTEM
THE National Education Development Plan 2026-2035, to be unveiled by the prime minister tomorrow, aims to upgrade schools and universities while equipping students with skills. The blueprint is flexible, fosters resilient nation-builders, and uses...
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PARASITE & STAR OPS: TOP MILITARY MEN WILL MARCH TO COURT
TWO senior armed forces officers recently arrested by the Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission have been identified as the main suspects in a case involving the misappropriation of funds. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said yesterday an...
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‘She’s a fighter’
THE family of Reeya Kaur Thandal are staying positive and praying that the first-year law student will recover from the serious head injuries she suffered in Monday’s blast at the HELP University cafeteria.
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Smooth start to school year in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu
THE 2026/2027 school session for almost a million students in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu got off to a smooth start yesterday. In Kedah, 345,259 students in 753 primary and secondary schools began the session. State Education director Abdul Rahim...
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Iran protests grow despite Internet blackout
IRAN was largely cut off from the outside world yesterday after authorities blacked out the Internet to curb expanding protests, with phone calls not reaching the country, flights cancelled and online Iranian news sites only intermittently...
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Maduro: I am not guilty, I have been kidnapped
OUSTED Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a court here on Monday, two days after being snatched by United States forces in a stunning raid on his home in...
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ROLLING OUT REFORMS
Separation of powers between public prosecutor and attorneygeneral will be the first bill to be tabled this year Freedom of Information Bill to be tabled this year New digital systems to boost public services
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PM slams US for ‘unlawful’ capture of Maduro
World leaders condemn US action V-P Delcy Rodriguez takes charge in Caracas, affirms that Maduro is ‘the only president’ Quiet streets in Venezuela, but migrants abroad celebrate
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‘COPS NEED SOSMA TO FIGHT SECURITY THREATS’
CRITICISMS of preventive laws miss the bigger picture, says the deputy inspector-general of police. Both he and criminologists urge the people to trust the force to do the right thing.
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Recognised as Malaysians at last
FOR 19-year-old Nur Shakila Ismail, receiving her MyKad after a lifetime without an identity document feels like stepping into a new world. She is one of seven siblings who did not have identity documents. As a result, all of them could not attend...
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HONING THE EMPLOYABILITY EDGE
■ Career prospects brightest in digital, technical and vocational, healthcare, and logistics disciplines, say industry observers ■ Entry-level hiring gaining pace
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PERIKATAN NASIONAL WIDENING CRACKS
■ Pas offers to lead PN but hopes Muhyiddin will continue to advise it ■ Youth wings of PN parties issue statement saying the supreme council must endorse new leaders. But, Pas Youth is not among the signatories ■ Pas stays out of Perlis exco
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Tearing at the seams?
■ Perlis tussle casts doubt on PN’s ability to govern country, say analysts ■ Sanusi wants Umno to take another look at Muafakat Nasional ahead of GE16
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PERLIS GETS NEW MB
Abu Bakar downplays rift between his party and Pas Ruler says MB appointed after careful consideration
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ARMY CHIEF PUT ON LEAVE
■ Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar goes on leave pending retirement as military chief; Admiral Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain assumes his duties
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15 YEARS BEHIND BARS
DATUK Seri Najib Razak is also fined a total of RM13.4 billion for abuse of power and money laundering involving RM2.3 billion. In ending a gruelling seven-year trial, the court rejects the former PM’s longstanding ‘Arab donation’ defence and the claim...
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PROBE INTO MILITARY OFFICER GAINS TRACTION
MACC says several witnesses will be called in today after police provided crucial information that suggests elements of corruption. Investigators are also reviewing deposits into the officer’s account, as well as procurement documents obtained from the...
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NAJIB STAYS IN JAIL
■ Accuracy comes first, says deputy communications minister over Reuters’ erroneous flash on verdict ■ Supporters in tears, voice disappointment after court rejects ex-PM’s bid
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AROLLER-COASTER WEEK FOR NAJIB
THE jailed ex-PM’s legal saga will see more twists and turns this week as his bid to spend the rest of his sentence under house arrest will be decided today. A ruling in his favour is likely to spark another courtroom brawl as prosecutors plan to...
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MASSIVE RM1.5B DRUG HAUL
■ RM3.1 billion in drugs seized this year, 270 syndicates crippled
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‘Her silence set off alarm bells’
FRIENDS feared the worst when skincare distributor Suri Narudin, 53, could not be reached after failing to appear in Zurich for an annual gathering. Police say two men, including a 41-year-old with a criminal record, have been arrested over her...
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‘WORK FOR THE PEOPLE’
NEW ministers and deputy ministers take their oath of office before the king, who tells them to prioritise the people and ensure economic stability. The prime minister says the new cabinet lineup ensures continuity while including younger members to...
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NEW DRIVE
THE prime minister announces a cabinet reshuffle with 28 appointments and portfolio changes, including seven new ministers, eight new deputy ministers and 13 swaps. Two ministers are dropped. The changes aim to help the government work more smoothly,...
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Floods easing but weather alerts persist
ATOTAL of 697 people from 178 families remain housed at 15 active temporary relief centres nationwide up to 4pm yesterday, following floods, landslides and a large-scale fire in several states. According to the National Disaster Management Agency’s...
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A golden hug 10 years in the making
PEARLY Tan-M. Thinaah dug deep to complete a dramatic comeback and end Malaysia’s 10-year wait for women’s doubles gold at the SEA Games yesterday. The world No. 2 Malaysians were pushed to the limit in an 86-minute battle before subduing Indonesia’s...
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‘EXERCISE MAXIMUM RESTRAINT’
MALAYSIA called on Thailand and Cambodia to exercise “maximum restraint” and cease military action by 11pm yesterday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had telephoned Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister...
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‘Animals have rights, too’
NOT clearing forests for new plantations is vital to curbing humanwildlife conflicts in Malaysia. In reiterating the country’s long-standing policy of not deforesting new areas for planting, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul...
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STATE RIGHTS: ‘DON’T GO OVERBOARD’
SULTAN of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed concern over the way some states amplify state rights, saying there must be an awareness of the broader national interest. He said the principles of sovereignty and self-governance were...
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VEGGIE BILLS SOAR
PRICES of most vegetables have surged up to threefold due to monsoon-triggered supply shortages, with farmers warning the higher costs could persist into next year. Consumer groups say the hikes reveal a larger problem — the lack of preparedness for a...
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‘STEP BACK FROM WAR’
■ Local commanders should consult each other to prevent hostilities from breaking out, says Mohamad ■ Thailand says it ordered air strikes on build-up of heavy weapons at border ■ Former Cambodian strongman Hun Sen accuses Thailand of being...
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BN TO MEET OVER MCA GROUSES
THE coalition will seek an amicable solution to MCA’s vow to quit if the cooperation with DAP continues in the 16th General Election. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says his party has 'ideological differences' with DAP and is ready to beat...
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WHEN MPs GO MISSING
IF Parliament were a classroom, a row of diligent lawmakers would be collecting gold stars this year. But at the opposite end are a trio of senior political figures who stand out for their absenteeism. The New Straits Times’ (NST) analysis of the...
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Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin
▪ Thousands pay last respects as veteran Sabah politician is laid to rest ▪ By-elections to be held for Kinabatangan and Lamag seats ▪ Anwar leads tributes to outspoken parliamentarian
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MALAYSIA‚ S’PORE NOTCH UP WINS
THESE include a supplementary agreement on the Rapid Transit System Link, the opening of consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, and good progress on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Significant advances are also made towards resolving longstanding...
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Landslide closes Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing
UNDERGROUND water movement is believed to have triggered a landslide at Km45 of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Pos Blau around midnight on Tuesday. A section of the road gave way, forcing authorities to close it to all vehicles, including...
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Be nation-builders, king tells UPNM graduates
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged graduates of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) to view themselves as nation-builders, using the knowledge they have gained to promote the welfare of the community and to take on the...
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A VOTE FOR STABILITY
GRS’ messaging — steady leadership, strong federal ties and a pragmatic approach to MA63 — struck more than a chord with the people. Analysts also say the clear voter preference for Sabah-centric discourse and personalities means coalitions like BN and...
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King launches Maharani Freeport
MAHARANI Freeport, the country’s first duty-free energy port, is set to dominate one of the world’s busiest oil highways. It went into full commercial operations moments after its official launch by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia,...
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Unprecedented tropical storm ‘roaring’ across peninsula
TROPICAL Storm Senyar is expected to bring continuous rain over the next two days, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 50kph, as it moves towards the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general...
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28,000 displaced, 2 killed
TWO people have lost their lives as the monsoon continues to rage, displacing nearly 28,000 people. Both the victims were women and died in Kelantan. The latest occurred yesterday, when a 70-year-old travelling in a car with her 48-year-old daughter...
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TESTING TIME
■ Almost 23,000 evacuees n in seven states, with Kelantan, Perlis and Perak the worst hit ■ Thailand readies aircraft carrier n to boost flood response; UUM group stranded in Hat Yai grapples with dwindling supplies ■ PM lauds swift response by n...
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14,000 FLEE RISING WATERS
◼ Education Ministry to help stranded SPM candidates reach examination centres ◼ Pregnant woman braves Kota Baru floodwaters with son, sister ◼ KL landslide forces evacuation of Taman United, Seputeh flats
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MONSOON INUNDATION IN MALAYSIA, THAILAND
THE government is intensifying efforts to bring Malaysians stranded in flood-hit Hat Yai, Thailand, back home, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said around 4,000 Malaysians had been reported stranded in the city, but...
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