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GSF 2.0 mission ‘succeeded in shaking Israel’, says Sumud Nusantara chief
SEPANG, May 22 — The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 mission has been described as a success as it exerted major pressure on Israel and opened the world’s eyes to the regime’s cruelty towards humanitarian activists participating in the mission.
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Selangor Sultan calls for continued focus on rakyat’s well-being amid global crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on the Selangor government to continue prioritising the well-being of the people. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said Sultan Sharafuddin conveyed the matter when
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Heading to the Malaysia Cup final? Bukit Jalil LRT will run later than usual
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Operating hours for Bukit Jalil LRT Station will be extended until 12.30am on Sunday to accommodate spectators attending the Malaysia Cup final between Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and Kuching City FC at the National Stadium
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Two detained after helium cylinder explosion kills trader in Sungai Petani
SUNGAI PETANI, May 22 — Two men in their 20s and 40s have been detained to assist investigations into a helium gas cylinder explosion at an expo site, which claimed the life of a trader near a supermarket here yesterday.
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Goldman Sachs to pay US$500m to settle shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
NEW YORK, May 22 — Goldman Sachs has agreed to pay US$500 million (RM1.98 billion) to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the Wall Street bank of defrauding shareholders about its work for 1MDB, a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund that
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‘Extinct’ tiger milk mushroom returns to Perak forest through Orang Asli-led conservation project
LENGGONG, May 22 — A conservation project involving the tiger milk mushroom, scientifically known as Lignosus rhinocerus, at the Piah Forest Reserve by Yayasan Bambusa has enabled the reintroduction of the species into its native wild forest habitat. The project, launched
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Malaysia urged to tighten maritime waste controls as traffic through Strait of Melaka grows
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly
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Tengku Zafrul thanks Selangor Sultan for Aidiladha reminder on unity and Rukun Negara
SHAH ALAM, May 21 — Senior political advisor to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has expressed his gratitude to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, for granting him an audience yesterday and for
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PM Anwar pledges commitment to secure release of Gaza flotilla activists, says SNCC
SEPANG, May 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance and full commitment to lead efforts through bilateral ties to secure the immediate release of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian activists detained by Israel. Sumud
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Iran media say mediator Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir due in Tehran today
TEHRAN, May 21 — Iranian media reported that Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was due in Tehran today, with Islamabad mediating as Iran examines the latest US proposal to end the Middle East war. Iran’s ISNA news agency
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