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The transported: Kashmiri prisoners sent far from home
SRINAGAR: One is a 19-year-old construction worker charged with aiding militants against Indian troops, the other is one of Kashmir’s most prominent lawyers, accused of being “an incorrigible secessionist”. Despite their different backgrounds, Uzair Maqbool Malik and Nazir Ahmad Ronga
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Trump threatens to destroy Turkey’s economy over Syria
WASHINGTON/ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump yesterday launched a harsh attack on NATO ally Turkey, threatening to destroy its economy if Ankara takes a planned military strike in Syria too far, even though the US leader himself has opened the door
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Tengku Permaisuri Selangor: Stop being cruel to stray animals
The Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has expressed her regrets over the rough manner shown by staff of Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) in treating a dog during an operation, as viralled through a video clip on social
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Sabah, Sarawak on 2020 LTdL route
PUTRAJAYA: The prestigious Asian cycling tour race, Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), will return to Sabah and Sarawak after 23 years in its 25th edition with a new racing status, Professional Series (ProSeries) introduced by the International Cycling Union (UCI).
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Smartwatch Garmin Venu launched in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Garmin has launched its latest wearable in Malaysia — the Garmin Venu — with a price tag of RM1,799. Garmin’s authorised local distributor Aeco Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd marketing executive Dickson Cheah said the device is a smartwatch
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Prayer ban: Police record statements
GEORGE TOWN: Penang police have recorded statements from several quarters including teachers over an allegation that a primary school in the state had barred the recital of prayers at a Pupils Excellence Day event, held recently. State police chief Datuk
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Budget 2020: Veterans want allowance for PJM recipients
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan branch of the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) hopes that Budget 2020, which will be tabled on Friday, would have an allocation for giving allowances to recipients of the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM). Its president
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Storage rack collapses, causing chemical spill
KLANG:A rubber glove factory’s decision to use an unsuitable storage rack proved costly when it broke and caused chemicals to spill in an incident at the Meru Industrial Park today. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Hafisham Mohd Noor
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Police identify man involved in Octogenarian’s murder
KUALA LUMPUR: The 85-year-old woman who was found dead with both hands tied in Ampang Jaya on Sept 19, was believed to be a victim of sexual assault. The police have identified a man suspected to have been involved in
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Budget 2020: Orang Asli leaders want basic development
KUALA LUMPUR: Peninsular Malaysia Orang Asli Network (JKOAM) hopes that the government would focus on basic development involving the Orang Asli in Budget 2020 which will be tabled on Oct 11. Its chairman, Tijah Yok Chopil, said that basic development
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