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The contributions of Islam and Confucianism to ethics in the 21st century
I am delighted to join all of you at this conference. Although it is organised by the old members of two well-known universities of Malaysia and China – the International Islamic University Malaysia and Peking University – today’s event is
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Trump: Jews who support Democrats show ‘great disloyalty’
US President Donald Trump said Jews who vote for Democrats are either ignorant or disloyal after two US congresswomen were blocked from entering Israel because they support a boycott of the country over its treatment of Palestinians. “Any Jewish people
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Political aide threatened
KAJANG: The political aide of Balakong state assemblywoman, Wong Siew Ki, received a threat in an envelope containing a sharp weapon from an unknown individual believed to be linked to the anti-Jawi campaign. Kajang District Police Chief, ACP Ahmad Dzaffir
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Brent oil up to $60, buoyed by US inventory drawdown
Prices for Brent oil soared above $60 a barrel for the first time in over a week today amid data that showed a larger-than-expected drawdown in US crude inventories, but ongoing worries about a global economic recession capped gains. Brent
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KLCI opens lower due to regional decline, stays below 1,600-level
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI started lower in early trade, tracking the decline at regional markets, weighed by select index-linked stocks. At 9.05am, the FBM KLCI fell 3.06 points to 1,599.69. The early decliners included Focus Lumber Bhd, Sime Darby
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TNB drops suit against Gamuda after RM91m settlement
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has withdrawn a legal suit against the group after a full settlement of a sum totalling RM91.1 million. “TNB’s solicitors have withdrawn all matters pertaining to the TNB suit with no
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Anwar sees red over Zakir Naik’s speech
KUALA LUMPUR: The actions of independent preacher Dr Zakir Naik who stirred a hornets nest about Hindus and Chinese in Malaysia in a lecture were uncalled for despite his intention to preach, said PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I
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Pos Malaysia slides 1.86% on weaker earnings
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares in Pos Malaysia Bhd fell 1.86% this morning after it posted a net loss of RM15.1 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2019, compared with a net profit of RM4.98 million in the corresponding quarter a
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Utusan Malaysia, Kosmo make a comeback
KUALA LUMPUR: The Utusan Melayu Berhad has decided to rescind their decision to close for good by opting to raise the prices of its dailies. Group executive chairman Abd Aziz Sheikh Fadzir instead announced that Utusan Malaysia will be increased
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US will act if Iranian tanker tries to deliver oil to Syria
UNITED NATIONS/ATHENS: The United States will take every action it can to prevent an Iranian tanker sailing in the Mediterranean from delivering oil to Syria in contravention of US sanctions, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned yesterday. Greece said earlier
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