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Johor polls: 55 candidates lose deposits, including all Bersama hopefuls
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — A total of 55 candidates lost their deposits after failing to obtain one-eighth of the total number of votes counted for the 16th Johor State Election yesterday. Perikatan Nasional (PN), which fielded 33 candidates comprising 16
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EC to scrutinise voters who shared marked ballot photos after Johor polls
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 12 — The Election Commission (EC) will conduct a detailed review into incidents involving voters who uploaded photographs of marked ballot papers on social media during the 16th Johor state election, reported Sinar Harian. EC chairman Datuk Seri
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Wan Rosdy credits BN’s Johor victory to party machinery’s commitment and fighting spirit
KUANTAN, July 12 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) victory in the Johor state election was the result of the commitment and fighting spirit shown by the coalition’s entire machinery, said Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. The BN
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US hits Iran with new strikes as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz again
WASHINGTON, July 12 — The US military said yesterday it has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, after Tehran “blatantly attacked” a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes, which began at 7.15pm in Washington
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Mediators try to salvage diplomacy after US-Iran escalation
TEHRAN, July 12 — Mediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending the Middle East war after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, with a Qatari delegation in Iran and Tehran’s top diplomat travelling to Oman. An
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Boeing unveils new 737 MAX production line as aviation giant charts comeback
EVERETT, US, July 11 — Boeing marked another step in a marathon comeback yesterday when it celebrated expanded production of the 737 MAX, now an aircraft in heavy demand after earlier disasters tarnished the company’s reputation. At a rousing ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Anwar congratulates BN after Johor victory, pledges federal support for state
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on retaining its mandate to form the state government following the 16th Johor state election. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the mandate entrusted to
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EC satisfied with smooth Johor election, says no untoward incidents reported
JOHOR BAHRU, July 12 — The Election Commission (EC) has expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the 16th Johor state election, saying polling was carried out smoothly without any untoward incidents that could have affected the electoral process. EC
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Johor polls: Voter turnout hits 56.77pc by 3pm with more than 1.52 million ballots cast
JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — More than 1.52 million voters, or 56.77 per cent of the electorate, had cast their ballots by 3pm today in the 16th Johor state election, according to the Election Commission (EC). The EC said the
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US missiles ‘locked and loaded’: Trump says complete decimation for Iran if it tries to kill him
WASHINGTON, July 11 — President Donald Trump said Friday the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting US president. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of
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