News@9 – Tuesday, April 22 [WATCH]
Here are today's top stories:
PONZI
Mobility Beyond Imagination (MBI) defrauded over 11 million victims in a Ponzi scheme, mostly from a neighbouring country, according to Bukit Aman's Anti-Money Laundering Unit.
INTERROGATION
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will meet with graftbusters again over his asset declaration amid investigations into corruption and money laundering linked to the Keluarga Malaysia programme.
CONCLAVE
Malaysian priest Datuk Seri Sebastian Francis is among the 135 cardinals set to vote for the next pope.
TRASHED
Tanjung Dawai's beach, once a popular picnic spot, is now plagued by trash, driving away visitors and harming local businesses. Traders call for more effective action.
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