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KUALA LUMPUR, Five individuals were arrested in connection with a suspected syndicate involved in subsidised diesel embezzlement and misappropriation of diesel that belonged to a fishermen’s association. The syndicate is also believed to have bribed enforcement officers in Sibu, Sarawak to prevent any action being taken against them. In a statement, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki reported that three men and two women, aged between their 30s and 60s, were detained at the MACC branch office in Sibu after their statements were recorded at 4 pm today. Azam said that a raid on an

MELAKA, The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) discovered six kilograms of syabu, estimated to be worth RM300,000, on the beach at Pulau Konet, Telok Gong here early today. Melaka and Negeri Sembilan MMEA director, Captain (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz, said the syabu was found wrapped in Chinese tea packaging during the 3.20 am incident. ‘While conducting a routine patrol, a Maritime asset spotted a suspicious boat heading towards Pulau Konet. The suspect quickly sped towards shallow waters to escape. “Due to the dark weather and the receding tide, the Maritime crew requested assistance from the ground operations team at

MANILA: University of Santo Tomas banked on Angeline Poyos to beat College of St. Benilde, 25-16, 19-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12, in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday. Poyos delivered 22 points on 18 attacks, three blocks and an ace, and made 10 excellent digs and six receptions as the Golden Tigresses rolled to their fourth win. Jonna Chris Perdido and Regine Grace Jurado chipped in 14 and 11 points, respectively. ‘It’s good that we were able to recover. That’s what we told the players earlier, control what we need to control, have composure

KUALA LUMPUR, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, who is on a two-day official visit to Malaysia from yesterday. In a Facebook post, Anwar said that the meeting discussed strengthening relations between Malaysia and Brazil, especially in trade and investment, including in the semiconductor and petroleum and gas industries. Anwar and Vieira also discussed Malaysia’s participation in several initiatives under Brazil’s G20 chairmanship this year. “I also emphasised the importance of making Malaysia-Brazil relations a model of effective cooperation among Global South countries. “Areas that could be explored together

TEHRAN – Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Paris Le Bourget Airport for allegedly enabling criminal activity with his encrypted messaging app, French media reported. French TV channel TF1 reported Sunday morning that 39-year-old Durov was detained as he disembarked from his private jet, following an arrest warrant issued by authorities. The arrest reportedly occurred at 8 p.m. (local time) and was seen being escorted by bodyguards. Unconfirmed reports said French secret service agents carried out the operation. The charges were not officially disclosed but reports said the arrest warrant was in connection with drug