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Cops probing viral video of pupil chasing mother’s car in Seri Kembangan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Police have opened an investigation paper into a one-minute video showing a pupil running after a car driven by his mother in front of a primary school in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, which went viral on
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Perkeso launches ‘Lindung’ branding to strengthen worker protection
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The rebranding of all Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) schemes under the ‘Lindung’ concept is the Human Resources Ministry’s (Kesuma) efforts to have a clearer identity for schemes that can be easily understood. Human Resources Minister
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King officiates KTMB ETS3, drives train to Kluang
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today officiated the launch of the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) for the southern route at Kuala Lumpur Station. His Majesty arrived at
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‘Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza’ gathering to be held at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 —The public is invited to attend the “Himpunan & Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza” at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow, with attendees encouraged to dress in white, in a show of Malaysia’s steadfast support for the Palestinian struggle and
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Bangkok court acquits Thaksin in lese-majeste case, but Shinawatra dynasty still under fire as daughter’s fate looms
BANGKOK, Aug 22 — Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving a threat to his embattled political dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades. The 76-year-old had faced up to 15
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Thailand’s Thaksin faces royal insult verdict today, possible 15-year jail term as family’s political dynasty falters
BANGKOK, Aug 22 — Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will learn his fate on today in a royal insult case that could see him jailed, as the political dynasty he founded falters after two decades of dominating Thai politics. The
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Ringgit edges up as markets await US Federal Reserve speech today
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Friday as investors awaited policy signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium
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Singapore’s Changi Travel Services to cut 30 jobs in second round of layoffs this year
SINGAPORE, Aug 22 — Changi Travel Services (CTS), a subsidiary of Changi Airport Group, will cut about 30 jobs as part of a business restructuring exercise, according to CNA. A CTS spokesperson said the decision followed a strategic review to address
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Singapore flat fire leaves three in hospital, 50 evacuated in Toa Payoh
SINGAPORE, Aug 22 — Three people were taken to hospital and about 50 residents evacuated after a fire broke out in a Toa Payoh flat early this morning, according to Singapore’s CNA. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it
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Police officers to face disciplinary action if SOP breaches found
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will take disciplinary action against investigating officers (IO) and their supervisors if investigations reveal any breach of regulation in the case involving the death of student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Inspector-General
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