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Kuantan babysitter faces murder charge over toddler’s death
KUANTAN, March 12 — A babysitter was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with murdering a three-year-old girl last month. However, no plea was recorded from Nur Nabilah Sekh Ruslan, 32, as the murder case is under the jurisdiction
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Sarawak to add new ATR 72-600s for AirBorneo’s rural routes, says state minister
KUCHING, March 12 — Sarawak has made arrangements to acquire new ATR 72-600 aircraft for its rural air services (RAS) operations, said State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said that the current aircraft will be replaced once
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Mohamad Sabu grows onions at official residence
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu is making full use of his official residence by cultivating onions, setting an example in urban farming. Better known as Bang Mat or Mat Sabu, he
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Firefighters wrangle 12-foot python in Sibu
SIBU, March 12 — A 12-foot-long stray python weighing six kilograms was safely captured by the Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in Taman Kristal Phase 2 here this afternoon. Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief
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‘Malaysiakini’ reporter to face charge on Friday, portal stands by him
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — Malaysiakini journalist B Nantha Kumar is to be charged at the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court this Friday over allegations of accepting a RM20,000 bribe. Nantha, who has denied the accusation, said he was informed of the charges by the
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Fahmi says government funds for Sapura Energy a strategic investment, not a bailout
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — Malaysia Development Holding Sdn Bhd’s (MDH) RM1.1 billion subscription of Sapura Energy Bhd’s redeemable convertible loan stocks is a strategic investment and not a bailout, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. The MDH is a
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Police await AGC’s call on preacher Zamri Vinoth case, Era FM probe, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Police are still awaiting further instructions from the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) regarding the investigation into independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and Era FM staff members over allegations of religious insult. According to Sinar Harian, Inspector-General of
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All Malaysians must be agents of unity, says PM Anwar after Era FM video controversy
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians of different religions, races
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‘3R’ issues like ‘warfare’, could tear Malaysia apart
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The issue of 3R — royalty, religion, and race — can be likened to a “new warfare strategy” capable of destabilising the nation with just a few keystrokes, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin
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Smugglers’ RM207,000 Zow-Zow instant noodle run boils over at Rantau Panjang roadblock
KOTA BARU, March 12 — The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) foiled an attempt to smuggle dozens of boxes of Zow-Zow brand instant noodles, estimated to be worth RM207,000, after intercepting a lorry at the Chabang Empat
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