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Calls to limit Sabah election to state-only parties is contradictory due to national coalitions’ involvement, says Hamzah Zainudin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Calls to limit Sabah elections to local parties are misguided, says Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He criticised Sabah-based parties pushing for exclusivity, saying these same parties collaborate with national coalitions in
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In next Sabah election, Usno hints at running in Warisan strongholds
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) has hinted at contesting several seats in the coming state elections. Speaking at an Usno roadshow near Inanam on Saturday, party president Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia said the location
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Perak Speaker to notify Election Commission of Ayer Kuning vacancy Tuesday, paving way for by-election
IPOH, Feb 23 — The Election Commission (EC) will be notified of the Ayer Kuning seat vacancy as early as Tuesday, said Perak state assembly speaker Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid. He briefly told reporters this when met at the
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What’s that boom in Bagan Ajam? Nothing to worry about, Penang police say just RMAF drill
BUTTERWORTH, Feb 23 — Police attributed that the sounds of explosion and tremors felt in Bagan Ajam here yesterday morning were due to an air drill conducted by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in the area. Seberang Perai Utara
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Heavy rain disrupts crocodile capture efforts in Sungai Klang, Perhilitan urges public to stay away
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Heavy rain has hampered efforts to capture a three-metre-long crocodile spotted in Sungai Klang near a shopping mall. The operation, now in its fourth day, faced setbacks as rising water levels and strong currents made
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Anwar says not visiting hospitalised Ismail Sabri today
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he won’t be visiting Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in hospital today after his predecessor suffered a health scare yesterday. “Not today,” he told reporters briefly when asked after
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Emergency pipeline repairs lead to water cuts in parts of Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran on Feb 25
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — Consumers in parts of the state capital and Tuaran are advised to prepare for possible water supply disruptions due to a partial emergency shutdown on Tuesday (Feb 25). Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Shahelmey
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Twelve including three children and baby rescued after being trapped in hotel lift in Kulim
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Twelve people, including three children and a baby girl, were trapped in a hotel lift in Kulim yesterday. Sinar Harian reported that Kulim Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Assistant Fire Superintendent Hamizul Azwan Hamdan said
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Ayer Kuning needs to vote again as vacancy before three-year mark since last poll
IPOH, Feb 23 — A by-election for the Ayer Kuning state seat is necessary as the 15th Perak State Legislative Assembly’s five-year mandate has yet to reach the three-year mark, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. By-elections need not
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Senior citizen in Seremban loses RM4.2m to ‘Sergeant Michael’ in WhatsApp scam
SEREMBAN, Feb 23 — A former Chinese businessman lost RM4.2 million after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate that posed as police officers. Seremban Police Chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the police received a report from the
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