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PUTRAJAYA, Enforcement officers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) are believed to be using secret codes such as ‘lembu’ (cow) and ‘durian’ in facilitating a syndicate bringing in groups of foreign nationals into the country through a modus operandi known as ‘counter setting’ or special counter lanes. According to a source from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), the code ‘lembu’ referred to the bribe payments received from the syndicate, while ‘durian’ referred to the reward given to enforcement officers at both KLIA terminals who facilitate the entry of foreign nationals. The source also revealed that the enforcement officers and

KUCHING, Sarawak’s hopes of emerging as the overall champions of the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) are under threat from the Federal Territories (FT) as 358 out of the total of 488 gold medals have been given out, so far. With just two days remaining before the curtain falls on the biennial Games, Sarawak and FT are now separated by only seven gold medals, down from a 10-gold lead yesterday. The hosts lead the medal standings with 62 golds, 45 silvers and 52 bronzes, followed by FT (55-47-59), Selangor (40-48-35) and Terengganu (34-29-37). Defending champions Johor round out the top five

PUTRAJAYA, The Brisk Walk 6,700 Steps of a Free Spirit program was held today in conjunction with the 2024 Independence Day and Malaysia Day celebrations at the Ministry of Communications level. Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa said the 6,700 step program was in conjunction with the 67th National Day which will be celebrated on Aug 31, in addition to celebrating the spirit of independence and unity as well as to show the spirit of patriotism. ‘During the walk programme, about 150 participants from the Ministry of Communications carried the Jalur Gemilang to express

KUANTAN, The daughter of the Sultan of Pahang, Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Afzan Aminah Hafidzatullah, and her partner FD Idzham FD Iskandar were successfully wed in a ceremony held at Balai Mahkota, Istana Abdulaziz, here this evening. The royal wedding ceremony was witnessed by Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and his consort Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, who were dressed in royal yellow. Also present were Tengku Mahkota Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, the siblings of Tengku Puteri Afzan, members of the Pahang royal family, as well as Pahang Menteri Besar

KUALA LUMPUR, The Tourism and Halal Food Expo held at the Bank Rakyat Twin Towers serves as an ideal platform for micro, small and medium enterprises to explore new opportunities in the country’s halal food sector. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick said the five-day expo, which started yesterday and is organised by Bank Rakyat, could also increase knowledge, experience and business connections through the marketing of halal products to the community. ‘This expo is a strategic platform that provides an opportunity for industry players and the community to discover tourism products offered with attractive promotions, ultimately boosting