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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): The International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) is suing Goldman Sachs Group Inc for playing a “central role” in the 1Malaysian Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, which IPIC says caused it “significant financial exposure and losses”.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): In a world first, Malaysia will introduce the International Standards Organisation’s (ISO) anti-corruption certification system in all high-risk sectors of the government, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Putrajaya has forked out RM3.

IPOH (Nov 21): The new Ipoh Local Plan 2035 is aimed at turning Ipoh into a sustainable, competitive and liveable city.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): A Chihuahua and three pedigree cats were “seized” by the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) from apartments in Taman Bidara, Batu Caves, following complaints from irritated residents, reported The Star recently.

GEORGE TOWN (Nov 21) — The Save Penang Hill online petition has garnered more than 22,000 signatures today, within only six days.

PETALING JAYA (Nov 21): The eatery in Taman Equine where a deadly accident took place over the weekend did not follow the conditions for placing tables and chairs outdoors, said Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ), the Malay Mail reported today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): Paramount Corp Bhd reported an 81% drop in its net profit to RM15.

IPOH (Nov 21): The state authorities here want to restart the collection service for garden and bulk waste, reported The Star today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21): The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has been urged to take action against Deloitte Malaysia's former country managing partner Datuk Tan Theng Hooi for allegedly lying to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on matters related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).