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China makes new push to take yuan global
- Title
- China makes new push to take yuan global
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- China announced fresh measures to promote the global use of the yuan and unveiled plans to better manage domestic money market liquidity.
At the annual Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said six banks have been authorised to conduct offshore yuan transactions in the Shanghai free trade zone, a move aimed at promoting offshore yuan business in the city.
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- G7 nations, Qatar laud US-Iran peace deal and hail it as possible game changer
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- US President Donald Trump told the media at the G7 summit in France on June 16 that the text for the interim deal between the United States and Iran to end the Iran war would be made public soon.
G7 nations including Britain and Canada as well as guest countries like Qatar and United Arab Emirates invited to attend the summit welcomed the peace deal saying that they will help with the next phase of the deal.
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- IIUM rector Osman Bakar named Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2026
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar was named the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah at the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448H/2026 celebration at Putra Mosque here on Wednesday (June 17).
At the same ceremony, renowned Islamic scholar from Morocco, Dr Ahmad Al-Raysuni, was honoured as the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah.
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- Title
- World Cup: Messi steals the show and fans' hearts with hat-trick
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Lionel Messi's hat-trick gave those lucky enough to witness it in Kansas City in the United States a night they will never forget as he kick-started Argentina's World Cup defence in style on June 16.
The 38-year-old became the joint leading scorer in the tournament's history on 16 goals alongside Miroslav Klose and ensured the sales of a few more Messi 10 shirts to his adoring countrymen and new fans in north America.
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- Zulkifli calls for stronger unity of the ummah
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Muslims in Malaysia must put aside disputes and extinguish lingering hostility to strengthen the unity of the ummah and better navigate increasingly complex global challenges, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
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- Sultan Nazrin urges leaders to reject impulsive decisions, embrace wisdom, prudence
- Runtime
- 4:06
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah said it will be unfortunate for a country when its leaders choose to act impulsively, react emotionally, and proceed recklessly based on personal feelings and emotional influences.
His Royal Highness said this during the national-level Maal Hijrah 1448 Celebration held at the Putra Mosque in Putrajaya on Wednesday (June 17).
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- MACC nabs 13, including govt agency director, over RM2.5mil in bribes linked to cartels
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 13 people, including a director and former director of a government agency in northern Peninsular Malaysia, over the alleged solicitation and receipt of some RM2.5mil in bribes.
In a statement on Wednesday (June 17), the MACC’s Strategic Communications Division said the suspects, 10 men and three women aged from the 30s to 60s, were arrested between 8pm and 11pm on Monday (June 15) when they turned up to give statements at the Perak MACC office.
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- Title
- Suspect of deadly Delaware hospital shooting remains at large
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- At least one person was killed and another wounded in a shooting at ChristianaCare Hospital in Wilmington on Tuesday (June 16), police said, as authorities searched for a suspect who remained at large.
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- Title
- Muhyiddin: Bersatu kept in dark over Perikatan meetings, election plans
- Runtime
- 5:05
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Barsatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expressed disappointment that no formal coalition meeting had been convened despite recent developments, including PAS' decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu.
He said Bersatu had also not been briefed on any official Perikatan discussions on election preparations.
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- Title
- Bersatu to contest Negri, Johor polls under Perikatan logo
- Runtime
- 5:24
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Bersatu will remain with Perikatan Nasional and contest the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the coalition's logo, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Bersatu president said the party leadership unanimously reaffirmed the decision that Bersatu, as one of Perikatan founding parties, would not be sidelined.
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- Title
- Retro Recipe: Beer-can roast chicken #shorts #malaysia #starmetro #thestar
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Is beer-can chicken really moistened by beer steam? The answer may surprise you.
- Title
- Bersatu leadership meeting to decide its Perikatan future
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of Bersatu members and supporters gathered outside the party's headquarters in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday (June 16) night as its top leadership convened a special meeting to discuss the party's relationship with PAS and its position within Perikatan Nasional (PN).
The meeting, chaired by Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, is expected to determine the party's stance following PAS' decision to end political cooperation with Bersatu.
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- PM departs for Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed from the Subang Air Base on Tuesday (June 16) for Kazan, Russia, to attend the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit.
Anwar is scheduled to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and will also attend the Russia-Asean Business Forum.
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- Two charged with robbing elderly woman of RM32,000 gold necklace
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Two men, including an Indian national, pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday (June 16) to a charge of gang robbery involving an elderly victim.
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- Title
- Here are the top 3 #StatePolls2026 stories for June 16
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Here are the top 3 #StatePolls2026 stories for June 16.
Stay up to date with our daily 2026 state polls coverage at elections.thestar.com.my or https://www.thestar.com.my/tag/State+Polls+2026
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- Wildfires burn through night in California county, evacuations underway
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A fast-moving brush fire burning in Southern California’s Riverside County has grown to more than 2,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.
The blaze, known as the “Shore Fire,” had expanded to an estimated 2,053 acres as of midnight Tuesday (June 16).
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- Animal activists push for return of three Malaysian elephants from Japan
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Animal activists have once again called for the return of three elephants from Japan, urging that the matter be brought up during the next Parliament session on June 22.
Solidariti Bersama DAK member Datin Shereen Yunos said a report containing a detailed analysis of the elephants, nameley, Dara, Amoi and Kelat, who are currently housed at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka has been submitted to the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry on Tuesday (June 16) to support the upcoming parliamentary debate.
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- 'Made Attila the Hun look like a choirboy' - judge's 809-page verdict on Najib's 1MDB plunder
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The full grounds of judgment in Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1MDB trial have been released, with presiding judge Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah describing the scale of financial plunder as making Attila the Hun look like a choirboy by comparison.
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- Indigenous Taiwanese paddle to the Philippines on long-lost route
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A group of Indigenous Taiwanese set off on a historic canoe voyage across the Bashi Channel to the Philippines on Monday (June 15), reviving a maritime route that had been dormant for centuries.
The journey aims to reconnect cultural and ancestral ties between Orchid Island’s Tao people and Indigenous communities in the Batanes Islands.
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- Man charged over seditious FB posts against Yang di-Pertuan Agong institution
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A silat trainee pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday (June 16) to a charge of publishing seditious content and insulting the institution of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong through a Facebook post.
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- Over 200 influencers claim RM543,000 in unpaid fees from marketing platform
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- More than 200 content creators and influencers have reported losses after a marketing application platform allegedly failed to pay outstanding fees totalling about RM543,000.
MCA Federal Territories Legal Bureau chief Victor Teoh said the platform acted as an intermediary between brands and content creators to promote products and services through social media.
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- Army identifies two victims of fatal grenade exercise in Kedah
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Two Malaysian Army personnel died following an incident during a grenade-throwing exercise at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah, at about 10.57am on Tuesday (June 16).
The victims succumbed to their injuries while being transported to Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani.
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- State polls 2026: BN to finalise seat negotiations within a week
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Barisan Nasional expects to finalise seat negotiations for upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan next week, says Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, as political parties step up preparations for the polls.
The Umno secretary-general said discussions among coalition partners were in the final stages.
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- Two hours to read 158 charges: Ex-Ikram member accused of siphoning NGO's funds
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A former member of NGO, Pertubuhan Ikram Hulu Selangor, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday (June 16) to 158 charges of abusing his position for gratification totalling more than RM98 million.
The charges against Fakhrudin Abd Karim, 57, took two hours to read out at the Shah Alam Sessions Court in what prosecutors described as a non-bailable offence given the scale of alleged misconduct.
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- Govt to fund Southern Shuttle up to RM15mil annually, says Loke
- Runtime
- 5:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Transport Ministry will allocate between RM11 million and RM15 million annually to support operations of the newly launched Southern Shuttle service, in a move aimed at encouraging greater use of public transport and easing congestion ahead of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link launch next year.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the funding is necessary to bridge the operational shortfall faced by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB), as fare collections alone are insufficient to cover the cost of running the service.
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- Parents can be held jointly liable for bullying tribunal awards, says Azalina
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Parents of children found responsible for bullying may also be held jointly liable under Malaysia’s new anti-bullying law, with financial penalties and tribunal awards extending to families, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said the Anti-Bullying Act differs from conventional criminal laws by placing responsibility not only on the perpetrator, but also on parents and guardians.
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- Government launches anti-bullying tribunal portal for schoolchildren
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The government wants schoolchildren to make use of the newly launched online complaints portal under the Anti-Bullying Tribunal, as part of efforts to ensure victims have direct access to justice when bullying cases are not adequately resolved.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said stressed that raising awareness among students about their rights and the tribunal’s online registration platform would be a key priority moving forward.
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- Tribunal launched to provide second avenue for bullying victims to seek justice, says Azalina
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The government launched the Anti-Bullying Tribunal, a quasi-judicial body to provide a faster, more accessible and child-friendly avenue for victims of bullying to seek justice, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
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- Landmark Anti-Bullying Act 2026 comes into force today
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Anti-Bullying Act 2026 (Act 876) came into force nationwide on Tuesday (June 16).
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the legislation was the result of a consultation process involving nearly 3,000 stakeholders through 12 town halls and more than 700 public submissions.
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- Viral ECRL fare rates only speculation, actual rates not announced yet
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has clarified that East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed when the service begins operations next January.
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- Nurse among five remanded over sale of fake MCs
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Five people, including a nurse, have been remanded in Pekan to assist in an investigation into the sale and purchase of fake medical certificates (MC).
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- US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday (June 15), killing all eight people aboard.
Those on the B-52 included government contractors and uniformed military.
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- Vozinha the hero as World Cup Day 5 ends in four draws
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Monday's World Cup action was full of surprises as all four matches ended in draws.
The standout moment came from 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who made seven saves on his World Cup debut to deny Spain a win.
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- Fans swarm Times Square as France, Argentina and Algeria gear up for Tuesday showdowns
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Times Square has become the heart of World Cup fan culture in New York, with supporters from France, Argentina, and Algeria gathering for spirited but friendly rivalry on Monday (June 15) evening.
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- Middle East oil and gas output will take months to fully recover
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran on terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling, as traders anticipated the return of flows.
But industry officials say a full return to pre-war production and refining levels is likely to take weeks, months or even years.
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- A Shared Home. Carey Island: A legacy, Keepers of the future
- Runtime
- 7:33
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Carey Island is shaped by its coastal environment, where land, water and agriculture operate as one system. It is more than an agricultural estate, it is a shared home for people, nature and the systems that sustain both. From mangrove restoration and biodiversity protection to a regenerative palm oil cycle, SD Guthrie’s "Beyond Zero" approach focuses on improving outcomes for people, nature and climate while maintaining long-term productivity.
Explore Guthrie’s journey on Carey Island: https://www.thestar.com.my/starpicks/2026/06/16/a-shared-home-carey-island-a-legacy-keepers-of-the-future
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- MTSB bill to be tabled in October Parliament sitting, says Loke
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Malaysia Transport Safety Board (MTSB) is progressing as planned, but the bill to formally establish it will not be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the MTSB has received Cabinet approval for its establishment, but discussions are still ongoing on its responsibilities and legal framework.
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- Road safety council to start safe school zone pilot project, says Loke
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Malaysian Road Safety Council will start a Safe School Zone pilot project at 14 schools in the country to benefit almost 20,000 pupils and staff.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the measure was taken after several recent fatal incidents involving students and statistics showing an average of 70 incidents occurring in school areas annually.
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- 98 families of Bukit Kiara longhouse to get two free houses - Hannah
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A total of 98 families in the Bukit Kiara Longhouse here will receive two free house units through the area's redevelopment solution that also maintains Taman Rimba Kiara as a public green space.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the original agreement only allocated one free house for each family, while the second unit had to be purchased at a price of RM175,000.
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- LRT3 Shah Alam Line ready for operations by end June after smooth trial runs, says Loke
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The long-awaited LRT3 line is set to begin operations by the end of this month, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister assured the public that ongoing trial operations had run smoothly without issue ahead of the LRT’s launch.
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- Title
- Here are the top 3 #StatePolls2026 stories for June 15
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Stay up to date with our daily 2026 state polls coverage at elections.thestar.com.my or https://www.thestar.com.my/tag/State+Polls+2026
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- Don’t listen to political campaigns that aim to divide Malaysians, says Anwar
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- With campaigning intensifying ahead of the upcoming state polls, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians not to fall for racial rhetoric.
The Prime Minister said election campaigns that pit one race against another will leave the poor with no one to fight for them.
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- PM announces RM1mil for residents at Bukit Kiara longhouse project
- Runtime
- 6:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Putrajaya has approved RM1mil for residents involved in the Bukit Kiara longhouse resettlement and redevelopment project, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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- Humble alkaline water dumpling remains popular
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The humble kee chang took centre stage at a Dragon Boat Festival event organised by the Penang Chinese Town Hall, where visitors were introduced to the traditional alkaline water dumpling and its cultural significance.
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- Loan sharks getting more aggressive and deceptive, warns Michael Chong
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Malaysia's loan shark problem is escalating, with MCA receiving 159 complaints involving nearly RM16 million in loans as of June.
Its Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong warned that syndicates are using increasingly deceptive tactics, including charging victims for red-paint attacks they orchestrated themselves, and imposing interest as high as RM21,000 on a RM1,000 loan.
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- Oil slips 4% as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March on Monday (June 15) after signs of a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- UK's Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday (June 15) he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions to date.
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- Title
- Ahmad Maslan confirms not contesting in Johor polls
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) deputy chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has confirmed he will not contest in the upcoming Johor state election, despite speculation linking him to several state seats.
Ahmad, who is also Deputy Works Minister, said he has no intention of contesting either the Benut or Pulai Sebatang state seat within the Pontian parliamentary seat.
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- Title
- "Don't bet what you can't afford”: World Cup betting fuels loan shark trap
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Loan shark and online gambling syndicates are believed to be operated by the same criminal groups and the World Cup season is making things worse.
MCA Youth deputy chief Mike Chong Yew Chuan warned that gamblers who lose money during major sporting events are frequently targeted by loan sharks offering quick loans to cover their debts.
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- Police ready to ensure smooth Johor, Negri Sembilan state polls, says IGP
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The police are prepared to ensure the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections run smoothly, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
The Inspector-General of Police said the police will deploy the necessary manpower and resources to maintain security and facilitate the electoral process in both states.
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