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Accused of being from Funan, DAP’s Lim Kit Siang says ‘born in Batu Pahat’

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang yesterday clarified false claims about his birthplace and heritage during a speech at SRJK Shang Wu in Penang. Lim dismissed social media allegations that he was born in

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Ambassador regrets commotion in Kuala Lumpur, apologises and says it’s against Palestinian ethics

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Palestinian ambassador to Malaysia, Walid Abu Ali, expressed deep regret over the recent commotion at Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur (WTKL), stressing that such actions do not align with Palestinian culture and ethics. He assured

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Johor Regent attends PSG training in Doha, explores partnership for JDT football club development

JOHOR BARU, Jan 5 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, was invited as a distinguished guest by Paris Saint-Germain FC (PSG) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to observe the French football club’s training session at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar,

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Fake cop arrested after robbing foreign family in Klang

SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — A man who posed as a policeman before robbing a foreign family in Meru, Klang, near here, yesterday has been arrested. Klang Utara district police chief ACP S. Vijaya Rao said the suspect entered the

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PAS MP Ahmad Fadhli denies cryptic post linked to King, mulls suing Amanah for claiming ‘disrespect’

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari today rejected allegations that his recent social media post has anything to do with the King’s royal decree about tomorrow’s planned solidarity rally in Putrajaya for convicted former prime

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KL-Singapore HSR revival faces uphill battle due to funding hurdles

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Malaysian Cabinet is expected to discuss the future of the stalled Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project in the coming weeks, with funding constraints for the 350km line being the main challenge, according to

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No permission means no rally allowed, Putrajaya police chief warns after PAS, NGOs insist on showing solidarity for Najib tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The police today issued a warning that no rally will be allowed tomorrow at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, as the organisers have not obtained the necessary approval for the event. The warning comes

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No tolerance for abuse in military schools, says Defence Minister Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Defence Ministry will not compromise with any form of abuse including bullying and ragging in any military learning institution under its purview. Its minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said any allegation of abuse

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You’re on your own, Zahid tells those still insisting on gathering in Putrajaya tomorrow despite cops’ warning

BANGI, Jan 5 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged party members not to attend a gathering scheduled to take place at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya tomorrow. Bernama quoted the deputy prime minister stating that

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain warning for KL, Putrajaya and eight other states

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and eight states until 9 pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the affected

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