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Govt saves RM22k monthly as Anwar forgoes salary: minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's altruistic decision to decline a salary since his appointment in November 2022 has resulted in substantial savings for Putrajaya, exceeding RM20,000 each month.

Only one ex-PM to be summoned over RM700 mil publicity expenditure probe: Azam

Only one former prime minister will be summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for investigations into the RM700 million spent to publicise previous federal governments’ success. 

Govt slashes ad budget: no more than RM100 mil in 2024, says MoF

According to the Finance Ministry, the target for next year marks a significant reduction from the amount allocated under previous administrations.

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Isa Samad corruption case: judge says prosecution presented conflicting narratives

The Court of Appeal today ruled that the prosecution in Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad’s corruption case involving RM3 million over the agency’s purchase of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites in Kuching, Sarawak, has presented two different narratives of its case.

Impact of social engineering on fake news: insights from M’sia – Syed Mohammed Idid

IN the digital age, social engineering has emerged as a pervasive tactic used to manipulate individuals and exploit their trust. This article explores the concept of social engineering and its significant impact on the proliferation of fake news. By examining a recent example in the Malaysian context, we can better understand the dangers associated with this phenomenon.