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Iran: We can easily hit US ships in the Gulf
DUBAI: In a sharp rebuke against the US, Iran said that it could “easily” hit U.S. warships in the Gulf, the latest in days of sabre-rattling between Washington and Tehran, while its top diplomat worked to counter US sanctions and
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‘No freeze in the intake of foreign workers’
PUCHONG: The Human Resources Ministry clarified that there is no freeze in the recruitment of foreign workers although many applications to bring in workers have been rejected for non-compliance with the law. The ministry said, in a statement, that it
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Ladang Bangi temple: MPKj and police break open lock blocking access road
BANGI: The Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) and the police finally broke open the lock that was blocking the access road to the Sri Maha Karumariamman Temple in Ladang Bangi yesterday. Parti Sosialis Malaysia central committee member S Arutchelvan said the
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Xavier lauds court’s ruling against poachers
PUCHONG: The Kuala Terengganu Sessions Court’s decision to fine RM1.56 million each on two Vietnamese poachers was the highest amount so far for wildlife crimes in the country’s history. Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar welcomed the
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Consumer rights advocate SM Mohamed Idris dies
PENANG: Malaysia’s most prominent consumer advocate, SM Mohamed Idris, died today at the age of 93. Idris, who headed the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), breathed his last at 4.45 pm at the Gleneagles Medical Centre after having suffered from
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Pregnant Chicago woman slain, baby cut from her womb
CHICAGO: A Chicago woman who sold baby clothes to a pregnant woman and lured her back to her house with an offer of more clothing has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling the woman with a cord and cutting
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My Events International ventures into Pakistan
PUCHONG: My Events International ventured into Pakistan with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with My Events Pakistan. My Events Pakistan was represented by its Managing Director, Abd Hakeem Kazi whereas My Events International was represented by its
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Football legend backs Liverpool to win Champions League
ENGLAND: Liverpool are the favourites to win the Champions League title when they face off Tottenham Hotspur in the finals in Madrid on June 1, former England striker and television pundit Gary Lineker said. Lineker, who spent three seasons at
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35-feet rotating lantern and Wesak float key highlight for Wesak Day
KUALA LUMPUR: Wesak Day is officially celebrated this Sunday at the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields. The celebration, however, begins tonight with a talk on dhamma by Thai monk Luang Por Thoon in Thai language. The talk will be
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Taiwan Parliament endorses same-sex marriage
TAIPEI: Taiwan became the first nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, as thousands thronged outside the Parliament cheering and waving rainbow flags, despite deep divisions over the matter. Lawmakers from the majority Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) backed the bill,
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