Nation

Lodge police report if houses of worship built illegally, says Selangor MB

PETALING JAYA: Landowners who suspect that a house of worship has been built without approval on their land should immediately lodge a police report, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

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Rafizi brushes off allegations in report lodged by NGOs

PETALING JAYA: Rafizi Ramli has brushed off allegations in a report filed against him by three non-governmental organisations with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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Azam Baki issues letter of demand to Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Azam Baki has commenced legal action over a recent Bloomberg report which he described as libellous, misleading and damaging to his reputation and the integrity of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Nation

Feb 17 set for new moon sighting for Ramadan

KUALA LUMPUR: The new moon to mark the start of Ramadan for Muslims in Malaysia will be sighted next Tuesday (Feb 17) evening, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal announces.

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Melaka cops to monitor 17 congestion, accident-prone areas for CNY

MELAKA: Melaka police will step up surveillance at 10 hotspots (congestion-prone areas) and seven blackspots (accident-prone areas) throughout Ops Selamat 25 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration.

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Autogate system running smoothly at Penang Airport

GEORGE TOWN: The autogate system at Penang International Airport (PIA) has been fully implemented, a move expected to enhance the efficiency of Immigration inspections and alleviate passenger congestion at departure and arrival halls.

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26 undocumented workers nabbed in Ops Bersepadu in Muar

MUAR: Twenty-six undocumented immigrant workers were detained in a joint operation codenamed Ops Bersepadu within the Muar district.

Sabah & Sarawak

Two men nabbed for keeping sun bear cub, fangs 

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Wildlife Department detained two men for illegally keeping a sun bear cub and possessing the fangs of the fully protected animal in two separate enforcement operations on Thursday (Feb 12).

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MACC confirms report lodged over alleged misappropriation involving RM1.1bil investment

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) says it has received a report alleging there was misappropriation involved in an investment worth about RM1.11bil linked to a former senior minister.

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Court dismisses Bangladeshi's appeal to recover RM723,000 forfeited to govt

PUTRAJAYA: A Bangladeshi national has failed in his appeal to recover RM723,000 seized during a raid, after the Court of Appeal upheld a forfeiture order made by the Sessions Court.

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Nearly 200,000kg of e-waste, scheduled waste seized at Port Klang

SHAH ALAM: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Port Klang has seized electronic waste and scheduled waste weighing 195,720 kilogrammes, believed to have been smuggled into the port.

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Dashcam use still at advocacy stage, not mandatory yet, says Loke

SEREMBAN: The proposal for dashcam installation is still at the advocacy stage, and not yet made compulsory for all vehicle owners.

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Hamzah no-show, only one of 12 summoned attends Bersatu disciplinary hearing

PETALING JAYA: Only one out of 12 Bersatu leaders and members summoned attended a disciplinary hearing at the party's headquarters here.

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MCMC launches public consultation on Online Safety Plan

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on Thursday (Feb 12) began a public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework for the Online Safety Plan.

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Pahang MMEA seizes 1.5 tonnes of meth worth RM83.75mil in biggest-ever drug bust

KUANTAN: The Pahang Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) recorded its biggest-ever drug seizure after confiscating 1.572 tonnes of methamphetamine worth an estimated RM83.75mil during a special operation yesterday.

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Nominations open for 24th E50 awards for MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: Nominations for the 24th Enterprise 50 (E50) Awards to recognise the country's top 50 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) are now open.

Sabah & Sarawak

Local nabbed for homemade shotgun in Sibu

KANOWIT: A 40-year-old local man was arrested for possessing a homemade 'bakakuk' shotgun and seven rounds of ammunition without a valid permit during an operation along Jalan Kanowit/Dap on Wednesday (February 11).

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National security, defence among key matters discussed at 271st Conference of Rulers

KUALA LUMPUR: National security and defence, Islamic affairs, education welfare, judicial appointments and international trade were among the matters discussed at the 271st Meeting of the Conference of Rulers (MRR), which was held over two days at Istana Negara.

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MyDigital ID targets 17 million registered accounts by end-2026

KUALA LUMPUR: My Digital ID Sdn Bhd aims to achieve 17 million MyDigital ID registered accounts from Malaysians by the end of 2026, as compared to 7.3 million accounts as at the end of last year.

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Strong STEM partnerships key to future-ready students, says Fadhlina

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry is focused on forging strong partnerships to ensure STEM education prepares students for the future and develops Malaysia's next generation of scientists, innovators, and leaders, Fadhlina Sidek said.