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Soldier pleads not guilty to abusing son in Kota Bharu
KOTA BHARU, May 24 — A soldier pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abusing his son two years ago. Zainudin Zainal Abidin, 42, made the plea after the charge was read out before
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Two trapped people alive after Philippines building collapse, rescue continues
MANILA, May 24 — Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers today, an official said, as rescue efforts continued. “They are in constant communication. We are awaiting more details, but
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China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
BEIJING, May 24 — The chaos in the aftermath of China’s worst mine disaster in 17 years led to a revision in the death toll to 82 killed, local officials said at a press conference late yesterday. The people died
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Welfare Dept records eightfold rise in autism PwD registrations since 2015
MELAKA, May 24 — The number of registered persons with disabilities (PwDs) with autism under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) has increased eightfold to 90,459 as of April 30, compared with 2015. JKM director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan said
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Minister proposes gazetting Dayak miring as National Heritage, paving way for Unesco bid
SIBU, May 24 — The National Unity Ministry has proposed that the traditional Dayak ceremony, namely ‘miring’, be gazetted as National Heritage. Its minister, Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, when proposing it, said the ceremony has great potential to be
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MOE probing alleged sexual misconduct involving teacher in Setiu
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 24 — An alleged sexual misconduct case involving a teacher at a school in Setiu, which went viral on social media, is being investigated by the Integrity Unit of the Ministry of Education (MOE). The Terengganu Education
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‘We need the president’: Perak PKR urges Anwar to defend Tambun in next general election
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Perak PKR has reportedly asked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to defend Tambun in the next general election, saying his presence remains important to the party’s campaign in the state. However, Perak PKR chairman
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MB: Johor declares Monday special holiday after JDT win Malaysia Cup
JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 — The Johor state government has declared a special state holiday on Monday following Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) Malaysia Cup win last night. The Southern Tigers beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final at National
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King congratulates JDT on historic fourth straight Malaysia Cup win
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has extended his congratulations to the Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (JDT) on their success in capturing their sixth Malaysia Cup title yesterday. According to a post on
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Anwar takes over Pandan as adopted constituency after Rafizi’s exit, Tengku Zafrul named monitoring officer
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president, has taken over Pandan as his adopted parliamentary constituency following the departure of its former MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli from
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