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As US nears Iran peace deal, a look at the 2015 nuclear pact abandoned by Trump
WASHINGTON, June 14 — The US says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public. It is not clear at this point how any
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Jakim confirms fake halal cert in chicken seizure at Bukit Kayu Hitam
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, June 14 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized 26,040 kilogrammes of frozen chicken worth RM208,320 on June 8 over suspicions that a fake halal certificate was used for its importation. Bukit Kayu Hitam
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World Cup shuttle bus set alight, teen shot as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win in NBA Finals
NEW YORK, June 14 — A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late yesterday to celebrate the New
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PTPTN allocates RM3b for higher education financing this year
TASEK GELUGOR, June 14 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has allocated about RM3 billion this year to support students pursuing higher education at institutions of higher learning. Its chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim said the allocation,
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Court ruling clears way for Highland Towers demolition before year end, says MPAJ
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — The remaining blocks of the Highland Towers condominium in Hulu Kelang are expected to be demolished before the end of the year, following a Magistrates’ Court decision allowing the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) to
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Sydney shark attack that critically injured woman prompts drone rule review at Coogee Beach
MELBOURNE, June 14 — Restrictions on drones flying over Australia’s Coogee Beach will be reviewed by a regulator so rescuers in New South Wales state can monitor for sharks, after an attack on Saturday left a woman critically injured in
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Zahid says new Malay parties must unite, not divide
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said new Malay-based political parties were welcome, provided they helped unite rather than further divide the community. Speaking after the Majlis Zikir Peringatan Haul Asmaulhusna 2026 at
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IAEA chief: Malaysia on solid footing to pursue nuclear power
VIENNA, June 14 — Malaysia is well-positioned to pursue a nuclear power programme, having built a long-standing tradition and expertise in nuclear technology, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said. He said Malaysia’s experience in operating
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Anwar: Attempts to topple stable Negeri Sembilan govt amount to ‘a degree of betrayal’
PUTRAJAYA, June 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said attempts to bring down the Negeri Sembilan government despite political and economic stability amounted to “a degree of betrayal”. Asked about recent claims of betrayal linked to discussions
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Dengue cases up 27pc nationwide, with Sabah among the hardest hit, says Dzulkefly
KOTA KINABALU, June 14 — Dengue cases nationwide rose 27 per cent to 33,367 as of June 13 (Epidemiological Week 23), compared with 27,640 cases recorded during the corresponding period last year. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the
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