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In a post on his Facebook page today, Lim Guan Eng said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow was wrong to attribute the increase to the failure to convert the development’s master title into individual strata titles for its 258 units. — Bernama pic

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Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex on March 11, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

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An Iranian missile flies toward Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, as seen from Jerusalem today. — AFP pic

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A car believed to belong to activist Cikgu Chandra after it was set on fire in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, in an incident now under police investigation. — Picture via social media

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The estate of the Malaysian tycoon Tan Sri Ta Kin Yan is finally moving forward two years after his death on June 15, 2024, following the probate granted by the High Court on March 11, 2026 to his business partner and Waz Lian co-founder Datuk Poh Po Lian. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Singaporean business partner granted probate for Malaysian tycoon Ta Kin Yan’s estate two years after death

John Mule anak Alai, 48, who operates the Facebook account ‘Bat Tuo Sai’ was sentenced to 10 months in prison and fined RM50,000 by the Sessions Court in Miri on March 11, 2026 for misusing digital platforms to insult Islam in connection with the death of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Bat Tuo Sai’ Facebook account admin gets 10-month jail term, RM50,000 fine for insulting Islam, mocking Pak Lah

This handout photo taken on March 11, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked today, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said. — Royal Thai Navy handout/AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

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MBO Cinemas has announced the closure of its operations nearly five years after returning to Malaysian screens. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the arrests began on March 2 and the last two suspects were apprehended yesterday. — Bernama pic

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Civilian mastermind behind Gombak heist nabbed alongside six suspects, including two police officers

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NYT: ICC to open war crimes cases on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Smoke billows after a Russian missile strike in Kyiv on March 9, 2023. — AFP pic

Smoke billows after a Russian missile strike in Kyiv on March 9, 2023. — AFP pic

Monday, 13 Mar 2023 11:08 PM MYT

THE HAGUE, March 13 — The International Criminal Court intends to open two war crimes cases tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and will also seek arrest warrants for several people, the New York Times reported today, citing current and former officials with knowledge of the decision. — Reuters

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