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KLIA syndicates whack-a-mole
Rafizi defends Umno on reforms
Akmal pleads not guilty
KLIA syndicates whack-a-mole
A new syndicate has emerged at KLIA, after authorities moved to clamp down on corruption at immigration counters.
With immigration officers at manual counters now being closely watched, some errant officers are now exploiting the autogate system to allow foreigners fraudulent entry.
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Rafizi defends Umno on reforms
Former economic minister Rafizi Ramli says Umno is not to blame for the slow pace of reforms.
He said that when he was in the cabinet, Umno ministers appeared to support reforms which could make them popular.
However, he said there is a possibility that the Umno ministers would complain behind his back.
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Akmal pleads not guilty
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh pleaded not guilty to a charge of making statements that could cause fear to the public.
This is over a video he posted pressuring the Attorney-General's Chambers to charge a hardware store owner in Penang who had hoisted the Jalur Gemilang upside down.
He has vowed to continue fighting to "protect" the flag.
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