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COAC: Arrested Temiar men expected to be produced at court today
The three Orang Asli of the Temiar tribe arrested in Gerik yesterday are expected to be taken to the Gerik Magistrate Court this morning. Rights group The Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) said the men – from the Temiar
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Adib inquest ends, time for a verdict
SHAH ALAM: Coroner Rafiah Mohamad has called for an end to the inquest into the death of of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim after hearing testimonies of witnesses over a period of five months. She fixed Aug 21 for the
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Trump touches off storm in India with Kashmir mediation offer
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi never asked US President Donald Trump to help mediate with Pakistan in their dispute over the Kashmir region, the government said yesterday, after Trump’s comments set off a storm of criticism. Trump told
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Umno-PAS electoral pact also in joint charter
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno and PAS would be avoiding facing off each other in the 15th general by signing an electoral pact, end of August. It would effectively avoid the parties from committing the wrong election strategy that were used in
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Six RTD enforcement personnel charged with corruption
GEORGE TOWN: Six more enforcement officers of the Road Transport Department (RTD) were brought to the Sessions Court in Butterworth today to be charged in connection with the lorry driver protection racket in Penang. They were among 18 low-ranking RTD
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Quarantined Batek people allowed to return to Kuala Koh
The 173 measles-infected Orang Asli from the Batek tribe quarantined for 36 days at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Taman Etnobotani in Gua Musang, Kelantan, returned to their respective homes in Kampung Kuala Koh yesterday evening. They were transported
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Fresh into power, Johnson aims to form a diverse Cabinet
LONDON: Taking over as Britain’s prime minister today, Boris Johnson is expected to unveil a more diverse top team in a government to be tasked with delivering Brexit by the end of October, with or without a deal. The former
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CECA safeguards Malaysia – India palm oil deal
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should not be too worried over news reports that India would probably raise the import duty on refined palm oil, given that both countries have signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Malaysian Palm Oil Association chief
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Dr M, Erdogan to discuss on defence, trade issues
ANKARA: International relations, defence, trade and investment are among issues which Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will discuss with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to Turkey starting today. Malaysian Ambassador to Turkey, Datuk Abd Razak Abdul Wahab,
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MCMC investigating misuse of Prime Minister’s name online
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated an investigation into the misuse of the Prime Minister’s name by irresponsible parties via e-mails and websites to garner personal support and to promote Bitcoin business. In a statement,
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