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Orcas sighted for the first time in Terengganu waters
KUALA TERENGGANU: A pair of Orca or Killer Whale appeared, believed to be for the first time, in Terengganu waters, near the Pelantar Dulang Petronas oil drilling platform, off Kerteh, yesterday. The sighting of the whales was recorded by some
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Cargo train derailed; ETS, Komuter, cargo affected
PUCHONG: A cargo train carrying cement derailed near the Rawang Station yesterday, affecting the Electric Trains Service (ETS), KTM Komuter and cargo services. KTMB chief executive Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin said the cargo train from Tasek, Perak, to Sungai Buloh,
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EC: Automatic registration of voters can be done in two years
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission is confident that it will have a system in place for automatic registration of voters within two years, in time for the next general election, GE15. Its deputy chairman Dr Azmi Sharom said that with
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Self-reflect in front of the mirror, Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR number two Datuk Seri Azmin Ali has called upon his party chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to self-reflect on his own self in front of the mirror. “Read my lips – tell him, he must look at
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Rise of the ‘Phoenix’: Malaysia’s hijab-wearing wrestler a phenomenon
PUCHONG: A hijab-wearing, diminutive Malaysian wrestler known as “Phoenix” cuts an unusual figure in the ring, a female Muslim fighter taking on hulking opponents in a male-dominated world. Dressed in flame-patterned trousers, a black and orange hijab and top, Nor
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Rare two-headed turtle hatchling found in Sabah conservation area
Conservationists working off of Mabul island near Semporna, in the east coast area of Sabah, were surprised when a two-headed green turtle hatchling emerged from a nest yesterday. Dive operators Scuba Junkie have a conservation arm, dubbed SJ SEAS, and
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National debt at RM1.1 trillion as of 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s national debt rose to RM1.09 trillion in 2018 from RM1.08 trillion in 2017, based on accrual accounting. Speaking on the matter, Special Select Committee on the Budget chairman Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the amount comprises federal
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Witness: Najib viewed RM42 mln deposit allegation as damaging
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here was told that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak regarded news reports about RM42 million being deposited into his personal bank accounts as damaging to his reputation and career. Former 1Malaysia People’s Foundation (YR1M) chief
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US slaps sanctions on Myanmar army chief over Rohingya abuses
The US yesterday announced sanctions on Myanmar military’s Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders accused of being responsible for extrajudicial killings of Rohingya Muslims, barring them entry to the US. The steps, which also covered Min Aung Hlaing’s
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Malaysia preparing strategic paper to help Rohingya refugees
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is preparing a strategic paper to determine the optimum role Malaysia can play to help the Rohingya refugees, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said Malaysia is consistent in championing
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