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Tensed Ramadan in Xinjiang
The corner where Heyitkah Mosque in China’s restive Xinjiang region once hummed with life is now a concrete parking lot where all traces of the tall, domed building have been erased. While Muslims around the world celebrated the end of
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Dr M: Judiciary RCI stands on judiciary misconduct
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dismissed the proposal for an internal inquiry into allegations of judicial misconduct as suggested by former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram. “There are many different opinions, but largely, the public
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New CEO for Telekom not Imri Mokhtar
PUTRAJAYA: Acting Telekom chief executive officer (CEO) Imri Mokhtar would not be helming the company, confirmed Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad amidst delays over the position that has been in the spotlight recently. Previous CEO, Datuk Seri Mohammed Shazalli
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Dr M: My sole decision to appoint Latheefa as MACC head
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that the appointment of lawyer and former PKR member Latheefa Koya to head the Malaysian Anti – Corruption Commission was his sole decision that was not discussed in the cabinet. Mahathir
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Saudi renovates Shiite Awamiya after crushing revolt
Strip malls and palm-dotted boulevards stand in the once bullet-scarred old quarter of Awamiya, a Shiite-majority town on Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich eastern coast where the long-planned facelift fuelled deadly clashes. Until a year ago, Musawara neighbourhood resembled a war zone
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Azmin defended Latheefa Koya’s appointment as MACC chief
PUTRAJAYA: Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has defended the appointment of former PKR leader Latheefa Koya as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief. “I am quite sure the appointment was based on merit. Latheefa has been in the
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Dr M: Forgive Pakatan Harapan for its shortcomings
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today sought forgiveness from Malaysians for any shortcomings on Pakatan Harapan’s part that might have caused dissatisfaction among them. He hoped the spirit of unity displayed by the people of different races at
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King attends Aidilfitri feast at Istana Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah today hosted an Aidilfitri open house at Istana Negara. Earlier, their majesties granted an audience to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir
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Eid and Ramadan celebration in the world
In Syria, this year’s Eid – ul – Fitr celebration is even more significant as refugees who moved out to neighbouring Turkey are making their way back to their hometown such as in Aleppo after the downfall of the Islamic
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MIMCOIN: Boost economy with more foreign workers
PUCHONG: Malaysian Indian Muslim Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Datuk Jamarul Khan Kadir urged the government to boost the economy by bringing in more foreign workers in certain economic sectors. “Our business activities have slowed a little especially in
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