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Singaporean woman dies after falling ill during Tiger’s Nest hike in Bhutan
SINGAPORE, June 1 — A Singaporean woman died in Bhutan on Saturday after falling ill while trekking down from the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery, according to Channel News Asia (CNA). CNA reported that the 40-year-old was part of a Chan Brothers tour group
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Marina Ibrahim not offered GLC post, but position with statutory body involved in welfare
JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — Johor DAP has clarified that the party had offered to appoint incumbent Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim to helm a statutory body and not a government-linked company (GLC) as seen in a letter that went viral.
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Johor state assembly dissolved, Onn Hafiz cites need for mandate to drive development
JOHOR BAHRU, June 1 — The Johor state legislative assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for the state’s upcoming election. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution after obtaining the consent of Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail
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Malaysians must heed King’s call to uphold Rukun Negara, preserve unity
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Politicians and Malaysians in general should heed and uphold the call by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for the people to embrace and practise the spirit and values of the Rukun Negara in
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Zahid Hamidi rallies coalition for unity, renewal and resilience ahead polls
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for mature politics, responsible leadership and practical solutions to address current challenges in an increasingly complex global environment. In conjunction with BN’s 52nd
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Nine‑year‑old boy dies after fall from 13th‑floor apartment in Ampang, police probe negligence
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — A nine-year-old boy died after he is believed to have fallen from the 13th floor of an apartment in Taman Cahaya, Ampang, yesterday. Ampang Jaya police chief ACP Khairul Anuar Khalid said they received information
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Skudai DAP rep Marina Ibrahim hits back at ‘bought over’ rumours amid purported GLC offer
JOHOR BARU, June 1 — Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim today rejected claims she was defecting or had been “bought over”, saying her political decisions were made after consulting her closest supporters and stressing her focus was on solving problems rather
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Puad Zarkashi demands DAP disclosure of GLC posts as Marina Ibrahim’s retirement sparks political uproar
JOHOR BARU, June 1 — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi has accused DAP of using government‑linked company (GLC) positions as political bargaining chips, following controversy over a purported offer involving Skudai assemblyman Marina Ibrahim. Puad claimed
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Viral video edited, no escort of foreign nationals in Tanjung Minyak
MELAKA, June 1 — Police have denied claims that they were escorting several vehicles allegedly carrying foreign nationals in Tanjung Minyak here. Acting Melaka Tengah police chief Supt Halim Abas said the viral video in question was believed to have
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On RMAF’s 68th anniversary, defence minister says Mindef pledges to boost force’s capabilities and readiness
KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) remains committed to strengthening the capabilities and readiness of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) through the development of assets, technology and human capital to ensure the force remains at
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