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Selangor state assembly to debate Putra Heights gas blast in July sitting
SHAH ALAM, April 15 — The recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, along with safety concerns surrounding buffer zones, are among topics expected to be debated at the upcoming Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting scheduled for July. State
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Malaysia mourns the passing of Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a quiet giant who led with grace and conviction
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The passing of Malaysia’s fifth prime minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has stirred a wave of reflection and gratitude across the country, with Malaysians taking to social media to honour a leader remembered for his
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Raub MP and activist released on bail after arrest over durian farm protest, say they co-operated with police
RAUB, April 15 — Raub MP Chow Yu Hui and activist Wilson Chang have today been released on police bail, after they were arrested yesterday for allegedly obstructing public servants from discharging their duties during a recent enforcement operation at
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Former PMs Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri join Anwar for Pak Lah’s funeral service, as top leaders and celebrities pay last respects
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Leaders from various political parties gathered with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the National Mosque today to pay their final respects to the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Former prime ministers Datuk Seri
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UiTM defends Dengkil students parading in KKK robes holding crosses, says part of class project on ‘racism’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 – Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has today defended a group of students who were seen wearing Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robes on campus, stating the attire was used as part of a class assignment on legal
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Pak Lah’s legacy lives on in judiciary via landmark appointments commission, say former chief justices
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will always be remembered as a figure who elevated the judiciary to a more respected position. Former first chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Tun Zaki
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Singapore ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong to attend state funeral of former counterpart Abdullah Badawi in KL
SINGAPORE, April 15 – Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will attend the state funeral of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in Kuala Lumpur today, its Prime Minister’s Office announced today. The Straits Times reported that the former Singapore
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Dr Mahathir hails Pak Lah for peaceful exit, passing baton to Najib after poor GE12 performance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Statesman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today paid his last respects to his successor, the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the National Mosque here. Formerly critical of Abdullah, Dr Mahathir today hailed the late politician’s
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High Court doubles fine to RM10,000 for ex-Umany president over protest at UM convocation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The High Court here today increased to RM10,000, from the RM5,000 fine imposed by a Magistrate against a former president of Universiti Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) for insulting the university’s vice-chancellor by staging
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Sabah says hardcore poverty cut by 90pc in just one year, as Hajiji credits financial aid and housing push
KOTA KINABALU, April 15 – Hardcore poverty in Sabah has reduced by nearly 90 per cent over the past year, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said today. The Sulaman assemblyman told the State Assembly that based on data from
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