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Positive impact from govt’s development spending to be seen by mid-2020: Lim
KUALA LUMPUR: The government, belief that Malaysia will achieve an economic growth of 4.8% this year, expects to see positive effects from its development spending latest by June 2020, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. “We are confident about maintaining
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India celebrates New Year’s Eve with protests against citizenship law
NEW DELHI: Thousands of Indians ushered in the New Year by demonstrating against a citizenship law despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attempts to dampen protests that have run for nearly three weeks. The protests have rocked India since Dec 12,
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Australian bushfires claim third victim as more than 100 blazes burn
SYDNEY: Australian authorities today confirmed a third death in devastating bushfires that engulfed the country’s southeast coastal region this week and said a fourth person was missing and feared dead. Fanned by soaring temperatures, columns of fire and smoke blackened
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Protesters burn security post at US Embassy in Iraq
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON: Protesters angry about US air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the US Embassy in Baghdad yesterday, setting off a confrontation with guards and prompting the United States to send additional troops to the
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Toll rates for private vehicles at second Penang Bridge reduced
BATU KAWAN: The toll rate for private cars at the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) has been reduced from RM8.50 to RM7.00, bringing it in line with the rate charged at Penang Bridge. The price reduction, which takes
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Saifuddin: 16 detained in Iran ‘may not be’ Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: The 16 shipping personnel arrested by Iranian authorities for allegedly smuggling oil near Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf, are most likely not Malaysians. Speaking to reporters during the New Year Eve celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Foreign
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Kedah police chief injured in road crash
ALOR SETAR: Kedah police chief Datuk Zainuddin Yaakob was injured when his motorcycle was involved in an accident in Pokok Pauh, Pokok Sena yesterday. A police spokesperson said in the 11.10 am incident, Zainuddin who was riding his Honda RS150
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Dr M: May 2020 bring prosperity to all Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hopes that the year 2020 will bring greater happiness and prosperity to all in the country, leaving behind 2019 with a host of bitter and sweet memories. The prime minister said although there were
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Muhyiddin: M’sia countered terror groups well, albeit certain challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has succeeded in managing the issue of terrorist groups, although authorities had to face various challenges, said Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the success and effectiveness in addressing issues related to terrorist groups were evident when
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