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Highland Towers can't be cleared just yet

Dec 11, 2018

The demolition of the two remaining blocks of the Highland Towers condominiums has been delayed, so that authorities can conduct more comprehensive safety checks on the long-abandoned structures.

The Housing and Local Government Ministry told the Malay Mail the study, which is being conducted together with the Works Ministry, will take at least another three to four months.

It adds that any redevelopment plans will only be finalised after the comprehensive safety study is conducted. 

The Ministry's comments come on the 25th anniversary of the Highland Towers disaster - in which one of the three condo blocks collapsed, killing 48 people.

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Najib and Arul set to be charged over 1MDB audit report tampering tomorrow

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Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and former 1MDB chief Arul Kanda Kandasamy will face charges tomorrow over the 1MDB final audit report tampering case.

The MACC has confirmed that the duo will be taken to separate Sessions Courts in KL tomorrow morning.

Arul was arrested this morning when he showed up at the MACC's headquarters in Putrajaya, while Najib was arrested by the Commission yesterday.

This will be the fourth case Najib will be charged for in relation to 1MDB, while it's the first for Arul Kanda.

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Prepare for hefty punishment, if you're caught selling contraband!

The Customs Department is going all out to clamp down on the sale of contraband goods.

It says for one, it's setting up an internal task force, to monitor and take action against officers suspected handling contraband.

The Department will also come down hard on shops selling such items, saying those caught will face a minimum fine of RM100,000.