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Padini says some bank accounts frozen by MACC in anti-money laundering probe

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- Several bank accounts belonging to fashion retailer Padini Holdings Berhad and its subsidiaries have been frozen by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connect... Read More


RM2.3m for the car, RM0 for road tax: Lamborghini Revuelto ends up in Perlis JPJ impound

ARAU, April 25 -- The Perlis Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized a Lamborghini Revuelto, estimated to be worth RM2.3 million, after discovering its road tax had expired and it had no insurance ... Read More


MACC identifies 40 witnesses in Selangor NGO probe

KUALA PILAH, April 25 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified 40 witnesses in its investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds involving a non-governmental organi... Read More


Poultry, duck and bird's nest among Malaysia's value‑added farm exports to Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- Malaysia sees strong potential to expand its agricultural market to Vietnam, including value-added poultry products, pasteurised liquid eggs, duck products and edible bird's ... Read More


'We hope for a miracle': Family holds hope for Malaysian sentenced in Japan to be returned home

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- Malaysian Muhammad Faiq Zafran Mohd Jailani, currently detained in Japan, who his family claim was a victim of a fraud syndicate, has been sentenced to four years in prison. ... Read More


US eases sanctions to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in narcoterrorism case

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela to allow the South American country's government to pay Nicolas Maduro's defence lawyer, backing off a restric... Read More


Cops investigating fireworks during 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally, unexploded ones found at otherwise 'safe' rally that drew 300 protesters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- The police are investigating an incident where fireworks were set off during the Tangkap Azam Baki rally here, confirming that a bag of unlit fireworks was found at the ... Read More


An unlikely (and adorable) ally joins the fight to prevent MRT cable thefts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- In the fight against cable theft, an unlikely ally has emerged - trained sniffer dogs - that are now leading patrols across hard-to-reach areas where authorities once struggl... Read More


The flip phone comeback: Young Americans are logging off on purpose

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Getting around without Google Maps. No longer scrolling Instagram at the bus stop. Ditching your headphones to hear the birds sing. In March, a group of 20- and 30-somethings ... Read More


Study: Investment in nuclear weapons production rises as arms race fears grow

GENEVA, April 25 -- Financial institutions are increasing their investments in atomic weapons production, anti-nuclear campaigners said yesterday, warning the trend risked fuelling already surging mil... Read More