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1MDB drops US$248m suit against Riza Aziz, Red Granite

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has withdrawn its US$248 million civil suit against Riza Aziz - stepson of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak - and his Hollywood pr... Read More


AI-powered flood mitigation in the works, says DPM Zahid

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 24 -- The federal government will implement various measures, including artificial intelligence technology, to mitigate flooding issues in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister D... Read More


Sabah Umno open to talks, eyes stronger role in state elections, says Zahid

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 24 -- Umno will remain open to negotiation for partnership to head into the upcoming Sabah elections due this year, said president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that Umno... Read More


'Heinous and depraved': Stepdad jailed in Singapore for raping 11-year-old stepdaughter, forcing her to record parents' intimate acts

SINGAPORE, Feb. 24 -- A 29-year-old man who sexually abused his 11-year-old stepdaughter and forced her to record a video of him and her mother having sex has been sentenced to 15 years in jail and 12... Read More


Azam Baki: MACC to call in 'prominent figures' for case of ex-PM Ismail Sabri's aides

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon more individuals, including prominent figures, in its ongoing investigation into alleged abuse and money laundering... Read More


Game on! Malaysia's first 'battle royale' film 'Wantugo' set to thrill audiences this year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Malaysian production houses Astro Shaw and Infinitus Productions are collaborating to produce the country's first-ever Battle Royale film, Wantugo. The Battle Royale genre, w... Read More


Foreign minister: Malaysia to address job scams via Asean, no travel advisory planned

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has said Malaysia will not issue a travel advisory for citizens travelling to Thailand and Myanmar, despite concerns over job scam sy... Read More


MACC: Over RM100m in cash found stashed in home of ex-PM Ismail Sabri's aide

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 24 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized more than RM100 million in cash during a raid at the home of an aide to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabr... Read More


No ring, no job? Chinese firm slammed for outrageous marriage policy

BEIJING, Feb. 24 -- A chemical company in China faced backlash after issuing a bizarre ultimatum: get married by September or get fired. Shuntian Chemical Group, based in Shandong province, announced... Read More


Whale carcass found at Sungai Miang beach in Pahang

PEKAN, Feb. 24 -- The decomposed of a beached whale was discovered at Sungai Miang Beach, Pahang, according to the state Fisheries Department. Acting on public reports, a team from the Pahang Fisheri... Read More