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Former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has taken legal action against businessman Albert Tei, filing a defamation suit over alleged statements made on social media and online platforms. — Pictures from Bernama/Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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This handout photo taken on March 21, 2026 and provided by BIGHIT MUSIC and Netflix shows K-pop boy group BTS performing during the BTS comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has advised the public to remain vigilant against concert ticket scams involving BTS World Tour that have been detected across various social media platforms. — AFP pic

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Tanco Holdings Bhd’s shares reportedly fell for a fourth straight trading day, extending a sharp sell-off that has wiped nearly RM5 billion off the property developer’s market value since last week. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Fans jeered US president Donald Trump, who was watching the game from an executive suite, when he appeared onscreen inside the arena during the singing of the national anthem. — AFP pic

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Washington to “correct its erroneous practices”, warning that Beijing will “take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies”. — Reuters pic

World / 13 h ago

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Alibaba, Baidu and other Chinese firms

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said such engagements should be seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen dialogue and explore new approaches amid evolving political dynamics. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Zahid: Umno-PAS talks open constructive space for non-political issues

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