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Witness: Finance Ministry’s advice not a directive
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Pensions Fund Inc (KWAP) CEO Azian Mohd Noh testified that the then Finance Ministry’s advice for SRC International to get additional financing from KWAP in early 2012 was not a directive from the ministry for KWAP to
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Not koi on being bottle-fed
LANGKAWI: It’s not unusual to see kittens or young primates in captivity drinking from a milk bottle, but koi too. Langkawi Wildlife Park (THLL) and public relations manager, Nur Hamzani Hamzah, told Bernama: “We use milk bottles to feed the
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Kelulut honey brings new income for Sabah villagers
KOTA MARUDU: Even though he began rearing stingless bees just for fun, it is now a source of income for Jabal Singkamung, a resident of Kampung Sonsogon Magandai. The 50-year-old, who lives in a village located 58 kilometres from Kota
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The MACC quandary: Should stakeholders be consulted?
The Clamour The recent appointment of the MACC Chief Commissioner has come under severe criticism for various reasons. The Parliamentary Select Committee complains that the PM had not consulted it. The Bar Council complains that the candidate lacks relevant qualifications.
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Church leader charged for child sex ring
The leader of a Mexican fundamentalist Christian church that boasts of having more than one million followers worldwide was arrested in Los Angeles for alleged human trafficking, child rape, child pornography and other crimes. Naasón Joaquín García, the head of
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Latheefa’s appointment: Lessons from the ruckus
Two important lessons from the ruckus over Latheefa Koya’s appointment as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner are: • The importance of constantly building trust among Pakatan Harapan leaders; and • The need for Pakatan Harapan leaders to reaffirm commitment
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Nadal sweeps to 12th French Open and 18th Grand Slam title
Rafael Nadal swept to an historic 12th Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Austria’s Dominic Thiem. The 33-year-old Spaniard becomes the first player, man or woman, to win
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Hadi, Tuan Ibrahim retain presidency and deputy presidency
KUANTAN: PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and his deputy, Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man retained their respective posts uncontested at the party polls, in conjunction with the 65th PAS Muktamar this year. Hadi has been leading the party
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Pneumonia case: Ministry to investigate alleged water pollution
GUA MUSANG: The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources will investigate claims that water pollution has been causing the Orang Asli community in Kampung Kuala Koh to suffer from pneumonia. Deputy Minister Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji said a
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Man detained after attempted suicide at Johor Customs
JOHOR BARU: A private rental car driver was detained after breaking into the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex yesterday. He then attempted to take his own life. Johor Baru South District Police chief ACP Shahurinain Jais said the
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