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Senior govt agency official, company director remanded seven days in bribery probe

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — A senior official of a government agency and a company director have been remanded for seven days for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes totalling about RM15,000. The bribes were believed to be an inducement to secure supply work at the government agency. Magistrate … Read at Malay Mail

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Police say six witnesses questioned in probe into MyEG, Zetrix AI

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have opened an investigation paper regarding allegations of a failure to remit government revenue collections amounting to RM230.9 million, involving electronic service provider companies My EG Sdn Bhd (MyEG) and Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX). … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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MACC sets up internal committee to vet asset-freeze orders

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has established a special internal committee to enforce stricter vetting and approval processes for asset-freeze orders, the Dewan Rakyat heard today. Deputy law and institutional reform minister M Kulasegaran said the committee was … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Home Ministry to seek details on five Malaysians held in Japan drug bust, says Saifuddin Nasution

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SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 13 — The Home Ministry will contact Japanese authorities to obtain accurate information on the arrest of Malaysians suspected of involvement in a drug case in Japan. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he had instructed Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal … Read at Malay Mail

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Terengganu royal family member sues two banks over RM1.99 mil loss

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KUALA TERENGGANU (Oct 13): A member of the Terengganu royal family has filed a civil suit against two banking institutions, alleging negligence that led to the loss of RM1.99 million from his savings accounts. Tengku Ismail Tengku Ibrahim, 65, filed the writ of summons against the two banking … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Boycott firms linked to transboundary haze, says Syed Saddiq

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KUALA LUMPUR: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has urged Malaysians to boycott companies linked to forest fires that have caused the transboundary haze, saying consumers should use their purchasing power to pressure them. Citing former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's approach during … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Myanmar refugees convicted of offences must serve sentence in Malaysia before repatriation, says Saifuddin Nasution

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SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 13 — Myanmar refugees convicted of criminal offences must complete their sentences in this country before being repatriated to their home country. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said although the Myanmar government is prepared to accept back its citizens … Read at Malay Mail

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Minister: Anti-scalping provisions to be added to Price Control Act

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living is “actively” working on a dedicated legal framework to combat ticket scalping, with new regulations expected to take effect as early as next year, Parliament was told this morning. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister … Read at Malay Mail

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Music royalty transparency reforms remain blocked by legal challenge - Amirzan

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THE Government’s planned reforms to improve transparency in music royalty collection and distribution remain stalled by a court challenge brought by three collective management organisations, delaying the enforcement of guidelines intended to tighten oversight of the industry. Domestic Trade and … Read at The Vibes

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Fix unfair rules now or regret it when in opposition, says MP

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KUALA LUMPUR: The government should amend parliamentary rules while it still has the power to do so, says Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran). He called for equal constituency allocations for all MPs to be guaranteed by law, easier access to no-confidence motions in the Dewan Rakyat, and amendments to the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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