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Melaka teen charged with murdering mother and brother, injuring younger sibling

MELAKA: A 17-year-old has been charged with killing his mother and elder brother as well as injuring his younger brother.

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Expanded SST will add RM10bil to national coffers in 2026, says Finance Ministry

PETALING JAYA: The total collection from the Sales and Service Tax (SST) is expected to increase by RM5bil in 2025 and RM10bil in 2026 following its review and scope expansion, says the Finance Minsitry.

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Kelantan records 601 commercial crime cases, losses exceed RM14mil

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan recorded a total of 601 commercial crime cases were during the first five months of this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM14.1 million, according to state police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat.

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Kelantan police chief raises alarm over rising misconduct, disciplinary cases in the force

KOTA BHARU: Kelantan Police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat has expressed deep concerns over a rise in disciplinary and misconduct cases involving police personnel in the state.

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MCA Youth chief questioned by police over mobile data comments

KUALA LUMPUR: Pahang MCA Youth chief Wong Siew Mun, summoned by police over her comments on the government's collection of mobile phone data, appeared on Wednesday (June 18) at the Bukit Aman federal police headquarters to have her statement recorded by investigators.

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Residents shaken as another mysterious boom hits Ipoh

IPOH: Residents claim to have heard a booming sound and felt the ground shaking in parts of the district here.

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Johor to raise levy on property bought by foreign interests

JOHOR BARU: Johor is proposing to raise the approval levy for property acquisitions by foreign interests from 2% to 3% to strengthen land administration and support ongoing system upgrades, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

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Man who rode motorcycle against traffic in Johor is believed to have Alzheimer's

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police have located an 80-year-old man, believed to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease, who was seen riding a motorcycle against traffic without wearing a helmet.

Sabah & Sarawak

Warisan can sue defectors RM10mil but may not get full amount, says lawyer

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan can pursue legal action against those who betray the party but may not get the RM10mil they seek, says a lawyer.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Joint election machinery between GRS and Sabah Pakatan likely

KOTA KINABALU: The likelihood of a joint election machinery between Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) and Sabah Pakatan Harapan is becoming increasingly clear, with repeated signals of intent from Chief Minister and GRS chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

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South-East Asia risks becoming cyber fraud hub, Azam Baki warns

KOTA KINABALU: South-East Asia is fast becoming a hub for cyber-enabled fraud with cross-border criminal syndicates exploiting digital platforms and weak governance to perpetrate large-scale financial scams, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Sabah & Sarawak

S'wak GOF seizes e-waste worth nearly RM20mil

KUCHING: The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) has seized electronic waste (e-waste) worth almost RM20mil in six raids conducted during an integrated operation with other enforcement agencies.

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Woman allegedly beaten by employer in Masai had other health issues, say cops

JOHOR BAHRU: A woman who was claims she was beaten by her employer in Taman Kota Masai, Pasir Gudang here showed signs of minor injuries but had other health issues not related to the incident, say police.

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Melaka temple chairman and secretary remanded in embezzlement probe

MELAKA: The chairman and secretary of a temple association have been remanded for six days until Monday (June 23) to assist in an investigation of the embezzlement of RM50,000 last year.

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Johor-Singapore SEZ draws Japanese investor attention

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Japanese investors have expressed keen interest in investing in Johor, particularly in sectors such as finance and technology.

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PM prays for Abdul Hadi's continuous good health

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has prayed for PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to be blessed with continuous good health.

Sabah & Sarawak

Video clip case: MACC finalising warrants, court dates to charge trio, including two assemblymen

KOTA KINABALU: Two Sabah assemblymen are among three people awaiting the Special Corruption Court's decision on a charge date in the mining prospecting case.

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Video clip case: MACC calls in Sabah assemblyman to give his statement

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah state assemblyman has been called in again by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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South-West Monsoon: Bomba identifies 42 fire risk hotspots in Johor

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is monitoring 42 hotspot locations that have been identified as being at risk of forest and brush fires due to the hot and dry weather, with the country now facing the South-West Monsoon phase.

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Malaysian leaders attend International Paris Air Show, highlight aerospace initiatives

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian representatives were all smiles at the International Paris Air Show (IPAS) 2025, currently being held in Le Bourget, France, from June 16 until 22.