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Five arrested over Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall, probe opened for rioting after tussle over water gun refills
PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The police said today a brawl which took place at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre outdoor car park during a Songkran celebration recently stemmed from a scuffle between participants during a refilling of water pistols.
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PM Anwar confirms special Parliament sitting on May 5 to address US tariffs dispute
PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — A special sitting will be held at the Dewan Rakyat on May 5 to discuss the issue of the United States’ retaliatory tariffs imposed on Malaysia. This was confirmed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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Kelantan pins land reform hopes on E-Land rollout by 2028
KOTA BARU, April 22 — The E-Land system is expected to be implemented in Kelantan in 2028 to improve the state’s land administration, Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud told the State Assembly today. Towards this end, he said, several
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Penang to redevelop three squatter areas in Seberang Perai into modern homes for free, says exco
GEORGE TOWN, April 22 — Penang is planning to redevelop three squatter settlements in Seberang Perai into modern residential areas this year. State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said the redevelopment will provide the existing residents
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Catholics in Malaysia mourn the passing of Pope Francis
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Catholics across Malaysia are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, who died yesterday. In a Facebook post yesterday, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Kuala Lumpur
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Anwar pays tribute to Pope Francis: ‘A steadfast advocate for peace’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church who passed away yesterday, will be remembered not only as the first pope from the Global South, but as a moral voice of compassion, humility and
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PM Anwar offers condolences to family of Singapore’s former First Lady Noor Aishah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended condolences to the family of Singapore’s former First Lady, Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim, who passed away today at the age of 91. In a heartfelt Facebook post,
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Unity minister says no excuse for flag blunders as backlash grows over missing crescent in Jalur Gemilang
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang today said that there should not have been a repeat of the improper use of the Jalur Gemilang. He said such offences will only cause disharmony and chaos.
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Women’s Ministry backs flag badge campaign, say can prevent mistakes in displaying Jalur Gemilang
KUCHING, April 21 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) plans to broaden its initiatives to instil patriotism among the public, in support of the Education Ministry’s (MOE) move to introduce the wearing of the Jalur Gemilang
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‘Jangan dikenang yang jauh’: Anwar quotes P. Ramlee classic to deflect questions on shock PKR poll upsets
PUTRAJAYA, April 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has merely cited a Malay classic song, when asked about the surprising outcome of the PKR party elections that saw some top political leaders losing their spots. Pressed by reporters, Anwar sang
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