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Wan Saiful failed to strike out corruption charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Bersatu Information chief Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan today failed in his application to quash two charges related to corruption amounting to RM6.9 million involving a Jana Wibawa project faced by him in the Sessions Court here. Judge Rozina Ayob rejected Wan Saiful’s application and ordered the

Orang Asli students rise above challenges to excel in SPM, STPM

BANGI: The recipients of the Department of Orang Asli Development (JAKOA) academic excellence award for the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) have proven that anyone can succeed if they put their mind to it. The Orang Asli students managed to soar above all their

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Three Bangladeshis arrested over commotion at polyclinic

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested three Bangladeshi men in connection with a last Wednesday’s commotion in front of a polyclinic in Taman Prima Saujana in Kajang. Kajang district police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan said the three men, aged between 24 and 32, were arrested in Sentul and Setapak here

RM200 mln additional allocation for repair of damage inside house

KUALA LUMPUR: The additional allocation of RM200 million to repair and maintain the homes of Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel that was announced recently will be used for repair of damage inside houses such as toilet fixtures, leaking ceilings, old plumbing and electrical fixtures. In a statement issued here today,

Anwar visits Hanoi’s popular Book Street

HANOI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent about an hour visiting Hanoi Book Street, the most famous designated book area on 19/12 Street, here. Anwar, who is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam, was accompanied by his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh. During the visit, Anwar also

Ruben Gnanalingam redesignated as Westports executive chairman

KUALA LUMPUR: Westports Holdings Bhd has redesignated its group managing director Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam Abdullah as its executive chairman, effective July 20. According to a Bursa Malaysia filing, Ruben, 46, assumed the post following the passing of his father, Tan Sri Gnanalingam Gunanath Lingam who was the chairman of

Goalkeeper Onana Joins Manchester United from Inter Milan

ISTANBUL: Andre Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan on a contract running until June 2028, with an option of a further year, the English club confirmed on Thursday. “To join Manchester United is an incredible honour and I have worked hard all my life to get to this moment,

Wood-fired pizza served amidst serene village surroundings in Tapah

By Razif Rosli TAPAH: An eatery serving wood-fired pizza amidst the serene atmosphere of a classic Malay village, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sounds of cascading waters from the Lata Kijang and Lata Iskandar waterfalls. Sounds far-fetched? Except that in this case, it is true. So, if you

AirAsia X submits application to exit PN17 status

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) is seeking a relief from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd to exempt the airline from the requirement to submit a proposed regularisation plan and the upliftment from being classified as a Practice Note 17 (PN17) affected listed issuer. From the onset of triggering suspended criteria