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Kawaguchi Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, a plastic component supplier for Japanese electronics giants Sony, Panasonic, and Daikin, accused of forced labour practices, has agreed to pay up to RM3 million in backdated wages owed to 251 Bangladeshi workers. — Bernama pic

Labour Dept to assist Kawaguchi workers in securing new jobs, firm agrees to settle over RM3m backdated pay

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Communications Ministry reviewing France and Australia’s social media legislation for children, Dewan Negara told

The Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Pol. Maj. Gen. Puttidej Bunkrapue, said the 38-year-old Malaysian man, wanted under a warrant issued by the Criminal Court, was detained at the Sadao Immigration Checkpoint in Songkhla province as he entered Thailand on December 16. — Reuters pic

Operation Ghost Company: Thai police identify Malaysian mastermind behind multi-billion-baht money-laundering syndicate 

A recent study by Ipsos found that 41 per cent of Malaysians distrust politicians, making this profession the least trusted overall. — Bernama pic

Survey: Malaysians rank politicians and social media influencers among least trusted professions

The 12 suspects are seen in the custody of police in Kuala Terengganu December 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Twelve Universiti Malaysia Terengganu students remanded over alleged college dorm assault

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with guests, including national laureate A. Samad Said, during the ‘Manifestation of Three Arts’ event at Balai Budaya Tun Syed Nasir, Wisma DBP in Kuala Lumpur December 18, 2024. — Bernama pic

Art must thrive, even in critique of power, says PM Anwar

Activist and graphic artist Fahmi Reza is being investigated under three laws, including the Sedition Act, following the release of a graphic that labelled newly appointed Sabah governor Musa Aman as the state’s ‘number one corruptor’. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Fahmi Reza investigated under Sedition Act over Musa Aman drawing

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov exchange Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documents at the Perdana Putra Building in Putrajaya December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar: Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations boosted with new joint commission initiative

Financial institutions in the country have successfully blocked a total of RM302 million in fraudulent and suspicious transactions as of September 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Bernama pic

Financial institutions block RM302m in fraudulent transactions since September 2024, says deputy finance minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke hailed the arrival of Malaysia’s first Airbus A330neo as a transformative moment for the country’s aviation sector. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Anthony Loke calls on MAG to boost performance as Malaysia’s first Airbus A330neo ushers in new era for aviation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow pose for photos at Dataran Perdana in Putrajaya December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

PM Anwar hosts lunch for Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow

File photo of tourists wearing Korean traditional costumes Hanbok jump as they pose for photographs at the Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul October 8, 2016. — Reuters pic

Tourism Ministry probes alleged fraud by Malaysian influencer Kim Seri’s Seoul travel agency

Lim also said that one million EPF contributors had made voluntary contributions as of October 31, amounting to RM11.16 billion. — Photo by  Choo Choy May

Deputy finance minister: 288,000 EPF members register to contribute above the statutory 11pc employee rate

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the proposed Bill had been sent to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) for review. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Bill on compulsory education until secondary school for tabling in Parliament in Feb 2025, says minister

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic

AGC to appeal Rosmah’s acquittal on money laundering and tax evasion charges

Taiwan police detained Hu Chang Mun, who was reported missing earlier, for alleged involvement in an investment scam. — Picture via Instagram/ady.hu

Malaysian influencer, previously reported missing, arrested in Taiwan over alleged investment scam