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Migrant whose daughter died slams ‘cruelty’ of US detention
WASHINGTON: A Guatemalan woman whose infant daughter died after being held by US immigration authorities denounced the “cruelty” of the country’s migrant detention centers on Wednesday. Yazmin Juarez spoke out at “Kids in Cages: Inhumane Treatment at the Border,” a
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Early gains for KLCI amidst muted regional market
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI chalked up marginal gains in early trade Thursday, against the backdrop of muted regional markets. At 9.05am, the FBM KLCI was up 1.45 points to 1,680.42. The early gainers included Nestle (M) Bhd, Petronas Dagangan
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Deutsche Bank under probe by DOJ over 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR: The U.S. Justice Department is investigating German financial institution Deutsche Bank for possible violation of foreign corruption or anti-money-laundering laws in its work for the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) yesterday reported that
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Amirudin: I’m not having an affair with assemblywoman
PUCHONG: Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari has denied allegations that he was having an affair with a state assemblywoman from Selangor. He said this in the wake of a closed-circuit camera recording which allegedly showing him and the woman at
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‘Amman Message´seminar cancelled following bomb threat
KUALA LUMPUR: The ‘Amman Message’ seminar organised by the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) scheduled to take place this Saturday has been cancelled following a bomb threat received from a Facebook user. Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) corporate communications
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Sexual assault on schoolgirl: Let us do our job, police tells angry public
PUCHONG: The police have urged the public not to disturb the 12-year old sexual abuse victim and her family, or even the suspect’s family to allow the authorities to conduct their investigation professionally. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Negeri
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Syed Saddiq: We need to relook into Sedition Act
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need to relook into the Sedition Act 1948 following the conviction of independent preacher Wan Ji Wan Hussin, said Pakatan Harapan youth leader Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. He said this at a press conference
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Hartabumi.com to launch Hi-Home property expo and conference on July 25
KUALA LUMPUR: Hartabumi.com founder and chief executive officer Radzi Tajuddin announced the launching of Hi-Home, an online property expo that will run for three months, beginning July. “It involves 100 housing projects worth RM3.2 million and the transaction is expected
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Zuraida: Admitting guilt is sufficient ground to sack
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR vice president Zuraida Kamaruddin today defended her call for the sacking of Muhammad Haziq Abdul Aziz from the party as the latter had admitted to committing a wrongdoing. She said the situation was different compared to PKR deputy
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Nazri: MAS is too tragic, change its name
KUALA LUMPUR: Former tourism minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS) should consider changing its name in a bid to revive the ailing national carrier. Speaking at the Parliament lobby today, Nazri described MAS’ situation as hitting
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