HERE is the list of key news you need to know today.
MACC arrest Rural and Regional Development Ministry official for abuse of power and graft
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today arrested a secretary-general (KSU) of Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKLW) over alleged abuse of power and for receiving bribes.
The 'Datuk', 59, was arrested at his Subang Jaya residence in Selangor at 8am today for his part, in receiving bribes during his previous appointments at several Ministries.
Azimah returns after being lost in Madinah for a year
Nor Azimah Ibrahim, 32, who was reported missing on Dec 19 2015 in Madinah, Saudi Arabia while performing the umrah together with her parents, returned home on Wednesday.
Her father, Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, 55, said he only came to know of her daughter's arrival at the KL International Airport (KLIA) via his friend's WhatApps at 3pm.
Former Selangor coach Zainal questions FAS for keeping mum over his termination
Former Selangor head coach Zainal Abidin Hassan who was sacked midway through his contract has questioned the professional approach of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAS) team management.
The former international turned coach was unhappy with Selangor for 'keeping mum' over the issue since there has been no official letter stating his termination of contract.
Alli double for Tottenham ends Chelsea's winning streak
Tottenham Hotspur denied Chelsea a record 14th consecutive Premier League win and loosened their grip on the title race as two Dele Alli headers secured a 2-0 victory at a rocking White Hart Lane on Wednesday.
After Tottenham's own title dream last season ended in a tumultuous 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in May, there was a particular satisfaction that they stopped the Chelsea bandwagon.
Indonesian police probe distribution of 'Jokowi undercover' book
The police are investigating the sale and distribution of a book that allegedly incited hatred towards President Joko Widodo, after having arrested the author Bambang Tri Mulyono.
Police head of public relations Boy Rafli Amar said it was learnt that the book, 'Jokowi Undercover', was being sold on social media by the author himself but police were also looking into its distribution.
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Harimau Muda tutup kempen di Qatar tanpa sebarang kemenangan
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Qatar masih komited sebagai perantara dalam rundingan gencatan senjata di Gaza
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Negara berdukacita, nahas udara TLDM Lumut terburuk libatkan helikopter
TLDM mengesahkan 10 anggotanya terkorban melibatkan tujuh kru Helikopter Operasi Maritim (HOM-AW139) dan tiga kru Fennec TLDM.
Nahas helikopter Lumut: 'Amirulfaris orang yang baik, orang baik selalu pergi dulu'
Mohamad Amirulfaris sangat menjaga kebajikan ibu bapanya dan seorang yang sangat peramah dengan saudara-mara.
200 hari menyerang Gaza, Israel rancang serang Rafah yang bakal memburukkan keadaan
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Nahas helikopter Lumut: Bapa reda pemergian anak 'tulang belakang' keluarga
Bapa kepada Pegawai Memerintah Skuadron 502 Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) Komander Mohamad Amir Mohamad, 44, menganggap pemergian anaknya itu yang merupakan tulang belakang keluarga, sebagai sat
HDC anjur Forum Kepimpinan Ekonomi Halal 2024 di Riyadh bulan ini
HDC akan menganjurkan HELF untuk meluaskan jejak globalnya, yang dibangunkan melalui pencapaian cemerlang Litar Persidangan Perniagaan Halal Dunia di London tahun lepas.
Galak kanak-kanak baca buku kepelbagaian kaum, agama untuk faham, rai perbezaan - Fahmi
Kanak-kanak perlu didedahkan dengan budaya membaca terutama buku mengenai kepelbagaian kaum dan agama di negara ini sebagai usaha melahirkan generasi berpengetahuan.
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Ahli keluarga menggigil terima berita kematian Sivasutan
Sivanesan berkata hatinya luluh apabila mengetahui Sivasutan pula disahkan sebagai seorang daripada mangsa yang maut dalam nahas itu.