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Bidor detention centre breakout: 91 recaptured, 38 still at large, says Perak top cop

The Perak police chief said detainees were found in jungles near Jalan Kachu Tapah, near a rubber hub and Kampung Senta in Bidor.

  • Published: February 7, 20241:13 pm
  • Author Ivan Loh
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Ex-Sarawak governor back home after ‘abduction’ allegations: State police commissioner

The police report, which went viral on social media, alleged that the former governor was removed from hospital by his wife Toh Puan Raghad Kurdi Taib against medical advice.

  • Published: February 7, 20248:28 am
  • Author Sharon Ling
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Bidor breakout: 86 detainees recaptured so far, says Perak top cop

In the incident on Feb 1, a total of 131 detainees, comprising 115 Rohingya, 15 Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi, escaped from the men's block of the depot during a riot.

  • Published: February 6, 20242:02 pm
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Pardons Board should provide clear reason behind decision related to Najib: Civil society organisation

In a statement, the group expressed shock at the decision of the Pardons Board to grant Najib a 50% reduction of his 12-year sentence of imprisonment and a substantial reduction…

  • Published: February 6, 20248:10 am
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RM3,300 cash found on traffic cop carrying out anti-drink driving ops

Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said an internal disciplinary investigation had been launched to determine if there was any corruption or breach of procedures…

  • Published: February 5, 202412:18 pm
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PM Anwar wants an end to all criticism of Najib’s pardon

He also said the main consideration was not legal matters but the compassion of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

  • Published: February 5, 202411:25 am
  • Author The Star
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Najib ‘very, very disappointed’ at not getting full pardon, says daughter Nooryana

Five days prior to the Board's decision, those around Najib had encouraged him to be patient as "it won't be long" and added that the disappointment felt by Najib may have been…

  • Published: February 5, 20247:55 am
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Malaysian police deny talk that 13 escaped immigrants killed in accident

Perak police Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basrisaid only one Rohingya man was killed after being involved in an accident on KM335 of the expressway on Thursday (Feb 1).

  • Published: February 2, 20241:57 pm
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King, Malay Rulers support efforts to enhance governance, fight corruption: PM Anwar

PM Anwar said that he has also urged all leaders and civil servants to collectively combat corruption and make Malaysia a role model to elevate its dignity as a great nation.

  • Published: February 2, 20248:18 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Malaysia’s political leaders pledge loyalty to Sultan Ibrahim

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the people and he would continue pledging unwavering loyalty to Sultan Ibrahim.

  • Published: February 1, 20248:41 am
  • Author The Star

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