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Johor polls: Amanah targets Parit Yaani, Kota Iskandar in bid to reclaim former seats
JOHOR BAHRU, June 15 — Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) aims to regain several Johor state seats it previously held, including Parit Yaani and Kota Iskandar, in the upcoming state election. Johor Amanah chairman Aminolhuda Hassan said the constituencies are among
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Deputy minister tells J-KOM chief to avoid offensive language, urges restraint on 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — All parties, including the director-general of the Community Communications Department (JKOM), Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali, should avoid using inappropriate language when issuing statements, the Communications Ministry said. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching also urged all
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Police strength lies in integrity, not assets, says Ayob Khan amid rising cybercrime threats
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 15 — Integrity and trustworthiness must continue to serve as the cornerstone of every level of the security forces to ensure public confidence in law enforcement institutions is maintained, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob
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Malaysia’s inflation expected to remain between 1.5 and 2.5pc this year, says economy minister
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Economy Ministry expects Malaysia’s inflation rate to remain under control at between 1.5 and 2.5 per cent throughout this year despite pressure from the energy supply crisis and global geopolitical uncertainties. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah
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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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