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Assassins in Alaska? From fake flags to fictional snipers, disinformation frenzy clouds Trump-Putin summit
WASHINGTON, Aug 16 — From false claims of a Ukrainian assassin shot dead in Alaska to baseless reports of Russia declaring the sale of the territory to the United States illegal, misinformation has swirled around the summit between Vladimir Putin
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Singapore President Tharman to visit Ipoh for UM-NUS golf tourney, Perak Sultan to host dinner
SINGAPORE, Aug 16 — Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a two-day working visit to Ipoh, Perak, starting August 25 in conjunction with the 54th Universiti Malaya-NUS Inter-University Tunku Chancellor Golf Tournament (UM-NUS Golf Tournament). The President’s Office said Tharman’s
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Singapore’s Ng Ser Miang gets public support from IOC amid scrutiny over sports marketing role
SINGAPORE, Aug 16 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come forward to defend its member Ng Ser Miang against allegations of conflict of interest related to his chairmanship at a sports marketing firm. The Straits Times reported that the statement
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Don’t play cops-and-judges over Jalur Gemilang issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The public has been reminded not to resort to vigilantism or unlawful actions against any party committing offences linked to the Jalur Gemilang flag, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. All matters involving investigations,
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MCMC and police tracing TikTok user over fake forensic claims in Zara Qairina case
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Authorities are investigating a TikTok user who claimed to be a forensic surgeon in a ‘live’ broadcast discussing the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. According to Utusan Malaysia, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said checks
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MPs to allocate funds for Civil Defence uniforms from next year, says DPM Zahid
SHAH ALAM, Aug 16 — Starting next year, Members of Parliament will be asked to set aside part of their allocations for the purchase of uniforms for the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) in their respective constituencies. Deputy Prime Minister
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Sultan of Kedah’s elder sister dies
ALOR SETAR, Aug 16 — The elder sister of Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, Datuk Seri Tunku Sakinah Sultan Badlishah, died today. She was 95. According to the statement issued by the Comptroller of Kedah Royal
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Sultan Ibrahim warns against misuse of military honour badges
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has issued a stern reminder to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces about the correct wearing of honour berets and badges on military uniforms. Speaking at the 60th
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Don’t let salesmen decide Malaysia’s military buys
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to prioritise quality and practicality in military asset acquisitions, warning against purchases based solely on agents’ recommendations. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Parade of
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‘Do we want to put our pilots in a flying coffin?’ King orders Defence Ministry to scrap Black Hawk purchase
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has directed the Defence Ministry to scrap plans to acquire ageing Black Hawk helicopters, warning against repeating past procurement mistakes that could jeopardise the safety of Malaysian Armed
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