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Kawala pastors surrender their churches to Shincheonji cult leader
Religious leaders packed the Kawala branch of Shincheonji Church of Jesus on Friday as Chairman Man Hee Lee delivered his controversial message through video link. The crowd swelled to over 450 attendees with 164 pastors filling seats to hear Lee explain what he claims are the true meanings behind biblical Revelation. Lee commanded his audience to stick strictly to scripture without changing a single word from the ancient text. The church founder pressed listeners about their place within biblical prophecy while insisting his organization alone possesses authentic knowledge of Revelation fulfillment. Pastors sat transfixed as Lee challenged traditional interpretations they had preached for years. Church officials watched as emotional...
Couple hid RM3.1M ganja empire inside fake cashew nut packages
Cops smashed a major drug ring when they nabbed a married couple cruising around Kuala Krai in their Proton X70 last Friday afternoon. The duo had been stuffing massive amounts of cannabis into innocent-looking cashew nut containers while running their scheme for more than twelve months. Officers spotted the suspicious pair driving along Jalan Padang Sembilan around 4pm and decided to pull them over for a closer look. Police discovered 110 plastic bags crammed with 60.8 kilograms of premium ganja buds plus another 6.95 kilograms of compressed marijuana. The haul also included 150 dangerous yaba tablets worth millions on the street. Investigators rushed to the couple's residence in Selising and uncovered another 22 kilograms of...
Secret JAC leak exposes plot to control Malaysia's top judges
Malaysia's top cop, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, energized investigators after notes from a secret judicial meeting appeared on social media. The police chief said his officers would track down anyone who leaked classified information from the Judicial Appointments Commission gathering. Authorities plan to bring witnesses in for questioning as they pursue leads about the breach of confidential documents. Khalid warned citizens against sharing any materials marked as restricted and promised strict consequences for rule breakers. The investigation targets both internal government leaks and widespread social media sharing networks. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim plans to...
Immoral eHati marriage program used drugged water on attendees
Cops launched a probe into the eHati marriage program after suspicious reports surfaced about criminal activities. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed authorities will summon witnesses for questioning about alleged wrongdoing. Investigators want answers about mysterious water that supposedly triggered hallucinations among participants. Police gathered initial details from outside sources but need direct testimony from people involved in the controversial sessions. The department plans to determine whether any Penal Code violations occurred during these marriage motivation events. Officers are teaming up with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department to dig deeper into the scandal. JAIS received orders from Menteri...
Fahmi Fadzil declares war on AI with new Online Safety Act rule
Government bigwigs want artificial intelligence creators to slap warning labels on their digital creations before dumping them online. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil spilled the beans about mandatory tagging rules that could land inside the Online Safety Act 2024. The new law should kick into gear before December rolls around and party planners start prepping for New Year celebrations. Social media crooks have been weaponizing AI technology to pull off elaborate scams and trash people's reputations with fake content. Digital identity thieves keep cranking out bogus material that fools unsuspecting victims across multiple platforms. Several major social media companies have already started marking AI-generated posts without...
Mahathir collapses from fatigue, rushed to IJN heart center
Malaysia's centenarian political giant landed at the National Heart Institute after exhaustion knocked him sideways during birthday festivities. The 100-year-old former leader felt wiped out and needed medical attention while doctors kept watch over his condition. His personal assistant Sufi Yusoff told reporters that fatigue had caught up with the veteran politician. Medical staff planned to send him back to his residence before nightfall. The brief hospital stay sparked concerns among supporters who worried about his wellbeing. Earlier that morning, the political legend had pedaled his bicycle across eight kilometers during a special celebration at Putrajaya. Family and friends gathered to mark his century milestone on July 10 and...
US tariff hammer poised to crush Johor's entire export economy
Johor state officials keep their fingers crossed as federal negotiators battle American trade representatives over looming tariffs. Lee Ting Han chairs the Investment committee and believes positive results will emerge from the high-stakes discussions. The state depends heavily on exporting petrochemicals, semiconductors, electronics and furniture across the Pacific. Trade tensions could hammer local businesses when August arrives with potential 25 percent penalties. Ministry officials race against time to hammer out deals before the deadline hits. Lee refuses to speculate about outcomes until Washington makes its final move on Malaysian goods. The committee chairman stays quiet while federal trade experts work behind closed doors with...
Backyard chicken curry from ghost kitchen sickens 427 in Kelantan
Health officials slammed down hard on an illegal caterer after hundreds of college students landed in hospital beds with severe food poisoning. The rogue food operator had been dishing out meals to 427 unsuspecting victims at a private education institute without any government registration. Authorities discovered the kitchen criminal was cooking from a residential home rather than a proper commercial facility. Kelantan Health Department boss Datuk Dr Zaini Husin personally delivered the shutdown order that forces the business to close for seven days. Officials suspect tainted chicken curry caused the massive outbreak that sent students rushing to emergency rooms across Kota Bharu. Medical teams report the crisis has finally stabilized...
Johor deploys huge rescue force for phantom Bazar Karat victim
Johor rescue teams called off their frantic water search after discovering no motorcycle crash victims had plunged into the deadly seawater channel. Fire department bosses studied security camera footage from the city council building and spotted only one person getting hurled through the air during the violent collision. The dramatic two-bike smashup happened near the Pos Malaysia building along busy Jalan Bazar Karat when darkness covered the streets. Operations chief PBK I Firdaus Abdullah announced that hospital staff at Sultanah Aminah were treating the injured rider who got tossed from his machine. Emergency crews had rushed to the scene believing someone might be drowning in the murky channel waters. Sixteen firefighters from...
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