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JB cycling tragedy: Sales promoter acquitted of reckless driving
JOHOR BAHRU: The Magistrate’s Court here today acquitted and discharged a sale promoter who was charged with reckless driving that caused a road accident in which eight teenage cyclists were killed two years ago. Magistrate Siti Hajar Ali acquitted Sam
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Agong accepts Perlis award
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah accepted the Darjah Kerabat Baginda Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail (DK) at Istana Negara today. The award was in conjunction with the 76th birthday celebrations of Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed
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North Korea: Don’t ignore year-end deadline on Trump-Kim friendship: KCNA
SEOUL: North Korea said on Sunday there has been no progress in the North Korea-United States relations, and hostilities that could lead to an exchange of fire have continued, according to North Korea’s state news agency KCNA. In a statement
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Islamic State leader targeted by U.S. forces; Trump plans ‘major’ statement
WASHINGTON: The U.S. military conducted an operation against elusive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Saturday, a U.S. official said, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a “major statement” at the White House on Sunday morning. The
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PM transition issue can be discussed at presidential council meeting
BAKU: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he has no problems if the Prime Minister power transition issue was to be discussed in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) Presidential Council. “If there is a need to discuss, then it can be done
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Dr Mahathir’s visit to Turkmenistan to further boost ties
ASHGABAT: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s visit to Turkmenistan beginning Sunday (Oct 27) is expected to further strengthen existing friendly ties between Malaysia and this Central Asian nation. Malaysian ambassador to Turkmenistan Roseli Abdul said the Prime Minister’s visit was upon
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Malaysia adds two gold in Asian Bowling Tourney
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian keglers continued their smashing performance by grabbing two more gold medals in the men’s and women’s trio event at the 25th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championships in Kuwait on Saturday. The additional medals saw Malaysia accumulate four
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Perak govt to develop state borders
TANJUNG MALIM: The Perak state government is focusing on joint development projects, especially involving districts located at the state borders. State secretary Zainal Azman Abu Seman said among the projects seen with potential for development include housing, manufacturing, tourism and
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Malaysia, Azerbaijan agree to expand cooperation
BAKU: Malaysia and Azerbaijan have agreed to strengthen their bilateral ties, especially in the energy and tourism sectors. The understanding was reached when Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made a courtesy call on Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev at the
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Anwar: We need to uphold principles of everyday life with religion
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on the people of various races in Malaysia to continue to uphold the principles of life with religious beliefs and peace with one another. Anwar, who is also Port Dickson Member of
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