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DAP not a religion, those labelling Syahredzan and Young Syefura as ‘infidels’ either ignorant or extremists
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — DAP’s Sheikh Omar Ali has urged critics against labelling fellow Malay party members Syahredzan Johan and Young Syefura Othman as “infidels” and “apostates” for their dedication to the party. The Johor DAP politician reiterated that
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Penang submits list of candidates for governor post to PMO
GEORGE TOWN, March 19 — The Penang state government has submitted names of potential candidates for the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri’s post to the Prime Minister’s Office. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the names have been forwarded to
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Penang seeks investors to develop international financial centre
GEORGE TOWN, March 19 — Penang has initiated a request for expressions of interest (EOI) to establish a Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state executive council has tasked Penang
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Two young siblings feared drowned in Batang Mukah river, search operation to resume
MUKAH, March 19 — Two siblings are feared to have drowned while bathing in Batang Mukah near Jalan Kampung Bedanga yesterday. Dexper Kiu Kuang Wei, 10, and his sister, Susie Kiu, seven, are believed to have been washed away by
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Ismail Sabri returns to MACC for further questioning in corruption, money laundering probe
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob returned to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today for further questioning in an ongoing corruption and money laundering investigation. The Bera MP arrived at 9.57 am, marking
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Bella Astillah spotted at court in show of support for Syed Saddiq in appeal against Armada funds conviction
PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Singer and actress Bella Astillah was spotted in court today, showing support for Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in his appeal against his conviction and sentence related to the Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) funds at
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Nearly 200 unity nursery and daycare centres nationwide in need of repairs, says JPNIN DG
TUMPAT, March 19 — The Department of National Unity and National Integration (JPNIN) has identified nearly 200 Unity Nursery and Daycare Centres nationwide that need to be repaired and maintained this year. Its director-general, Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud said
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Sabah shifts TYT official birthday celebration to March 30
KOTA KINABALU, Mar 19 — The official Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri (TYT) birthday celebrations will now be observed on March 30, aligning with the actual birthday of Tun Musa Aman. This change replaces the previous October 4 celebrations. State Secretary
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Johor court grants DNAA to elderly man in Ramadan slap incident, case to be recharged later
JOHOR BARU, March 19 — An elderly man who allegedly slapped a non-Muslim man for eating in public during Ramadan on Sunday has been granted a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) by the Johor Bahru Magistrates’ Court today. Magistrate
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China tops list of applicants for Sarawak’s MM2H programme
KUCHING, March 19 — The Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme continues to see strong international interest, with China emerging as the top applicant country over the past two months, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative
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