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Najib Razak’s House Arrest Bid: A Setback for Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Battle
Najib Razak's halved sentence and potential house arrest in 1MDB scandal may undermine Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts, risking public trust.
Category: People
Business News
Six including govt dept director held in contract graft probe
The group in the graft probe includes a company director (also a Datuk), an engineer from a government department, a married couple, and a…
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UK Billionaires Drop Sharply as King Charles’ Wealth Matches Sunak’s, Hinduja Family Tops 2025 Rich List
UK billionaires fall to 156, King Charles’ wealth hits £640m, Hinduja family tops 2025 Rich List at £35.3bn.
Business News
Trump’s Tax Bill Tanks as GOP Rebels Block Vote, Moody’s Slashes U.S. Credit Rating
Hardline Republicans blocked President Trump's tax bill Friday, citing insufficient spending cuts, just before Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating.
Business News
In the battle for the soul of PKR, three challengers, one reformist legacy
Critics slam Nurul Izzah’s push for the deputy leader post as nepotism but Saifuddin may represent stagnation while Rafizi’s blunt approach may raise concerns…
Business News
Asia’s Billion-Person Powerhouse: The World’s Most Populated Regions Revealed for 2025
Asia’s 4.7 billion dominate global population, led by India (1.465B) and China (1.476B), with megacities like Tokyo (37.2M).
Business News
The Pamela Ling Yueh’s Disappearance Case
No ransom demands have been reported in the Pamela Ling Yueh Disappearance Case, and there are currently no leads on Pamela’s whereabouts. The police…
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Three men detained in illegal million-dollar iron ore mining, Pahang
The suspects in illegal iron ore mining , lacked a mining license and, in the case of the foreigners, valid work permits
Business News
53-year-old businessman is second Tan Sri arrested in RM3.5 Billion MBI Ponzi scheme
Authorities have seized assets worth RM3.51 billion, including a hotel, durian farms, luxury vehicles, and bank accounts linked to the MBI Ponzi scheme
Business News
MACC completes list of individuals linked to Pahang land encroachment
MACC highlighted discrepancies in settlers’ claims, noting that some durian trees are only 8-9 years old, contradicting claims of cultivation since 1974
Business News
Miti appoints its deputy sec-gen as chief negotiator for US tariff talks
Malaysia's Deputy Secretary-General will negotiate trade talks with the US, focusing on tariffs and economic security amidst existing trade surplus challenges.
Business News
Singaporean Busted in Melaka for Cloning Debit Cards, Fueling Japan’s Black Market Scandal
Singaporean arrested in Melaka for cloning debit cards, selling fakes in Japan, faces cheating and immigration charges.
Business News
URA should prevent mass evictions while addressing Kuala Lumpur’s finite land
Johari Ghani urged that the Urban Renewal Act should respect residents' land history and avoid mass evictions in redevelopment.
Business News
Chinese Student Applications to Malaysian Universities Surge by 25% Amid Global Shift
Malaysian universities experienced a 25% increase in Chinese student applications, reflecting growing interest in affordable education and living conditions in Malaysia.
Business News
Mahathir Slams US Tariffs as Self-Destructive, Mocks American Ignorance
Mahathir warns US tariffs will backfire, raising costs, harming competitiveness, and predicts policy reversal within three months
Business News
Malaysia: Secret societies and thug gangs ‘rule’ the streets?
While not a major threat, these gangs and secret societies are monitored by police, who are advocating for stricter laws to curb rising gang…