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DOE D-G claims trial to RM100,000 corruption charges

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Environment (DOE) director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar has claimed trial at the Sessions Court to a charge of bribery involving RM100,000 linked to a proposed road project in Penang.

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Cops arrest nine in Penang over RM3.6mil gold robbery

GEORGE TOWN: Penang police say they have crippled an armed robbery gang with the arrest of nine suspects linked to a RM3.6mil gold robbery.

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MCMC probes 17 over false info on fuel prices, electricity tariffs

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating 17 people for allegedly spreading false information on fuel price hikes and new electricity tariffs that have gone viral on social media platforms.

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Malaysia, Turkmenistan to explore new markets for local agri products

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Turkmenistan have agreed to explore more market opportunities for local agricultural products and boost bilateral trade for mutual benefit.

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Customs Dept foils 3.3kg heroin smuggling attempt at KLIA2

PUTRAJAYA: An attempt to smuggle 3.3kg of heroin worth nearly RM266,000 was foiled at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 in February.

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DOE D-G, deputy arrive in court to face corruption charges

KUALA LUMPUR: The Director-General of the Department of Environment (DOE) and its Deputy Director-General have arrived at the Sessions Court to face graft charges in connection with an investigation into electronic waste management on Friday (April 3).

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Suspect hit seven personnel over poor cleaning at Army camp

KUALA LUMPUR: The suspect, who allegedly assaulted seven military personnel at the Bentong Camp, was dissatisfied with how the victims carried out their assigned weapon store cleaning duties.

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Facing forestry challenges with technology

KUALA LUMPUR: The Forestry Training Institute (Fortrain) needs to continue to strengthen training based on modern technology to ensure that trainees remain relevant and ready to face today's forestry challenges, says Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

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Added load of pay-first system

GEORGE TOWN: The sharp rise in diesel prices, now at RM6.02 per litre, is straining many logistics and haulier operators despite their eligibility for the subsidised rate of RM2.15.

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Joint U12 team gets second place

A FOOTBALL team made up of pupils from three rural Tamil schools in Melaka managed to finish second in an Under-12 tournament. Malaysia Nanban reported.

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Girl with cerebral palsy completes 53km ultra marathon

AN 18-year-old girl with cerebral palsy made history after completing a 53km ultra marathon, earning recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records, Sinar Harian reported.

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Timely upgrade for Taiping Clock Tower

TAIPING: The 145-year-old Taiping Clock Tower, also known as "The Fort", is stepping into a new chapter with upgrading works turning it into a high-value tourism destination here, says state tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee.

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Masidi: Research key to effective policy

KOTA KINABALU: Data gathering and research are critical in shaping effective policies that can improve the livelihood of the people in Sabah, says State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

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Azam Baki : ‘Corporate mafia’ a web of organised crime

PUTRAJAYA: A shadowy "corporate mafia" operating through legitimate business structures is fuelling a complex web of organised crime in Malaysia, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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Three nabbed in raid on Johor ketum processing factory

JOHOR BARU: A ketum drink processing and packaging outfit in Taman Kempas Utama has been busted by the Customs Department with the arrest of three people.

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Forensic psychiatrist says Zara Qairina was emotionally vulnerable

KOTA KINABALU: A forensic psychiatric consultant told the Coroner's Court here that a psychological autopsy into the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir (pic) found that her death was most consistent with suicide.

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Govt tightens energy use

PETALING JAYA: The government will tighten energy consumption controls nationwide, including setting air-conditioner temperatures at a minimum of 24°C, as part of measures to manage the impact of the global energy crisis.

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‘Court must protect cops in probe’

PUTRAJAYA: The High Court has a duty to protect the police in how they go about conducting their investigations.. The Court of Appeal was told..

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Wildlife and customs offences uncovered

KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife, business, employment and customs offences were among those recorded during an integrated operation conducted in Semporna district.

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Tuanku Zara graces health event at Hospital UTAR

KAMPAR: Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim graced the World Health Day 2026 celebration at Hospital Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).