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Malaysia / 7 h ago

Actress and husband remanded over RM1.5 million land scam involving fake lots in Selangor

Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar speaks at a press conference in Kuala Terengganu on October 2, 2024. — Bernama pic

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'Lunar' bible auctioned for US$75,000

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