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Calm befalls Hong Kong after violent protests
HONG KONG: A tense calm descended on Hong Kong early today, hours after police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who had stormed the legislature in chaotic scenes, to protest against an extradition bill in a direct challenge
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Toddler dies after falling into decorative pond
KUALA KANGSAR: A Hari Raya outing turned into a tragedy when a two-year-old boy died yesterday after falling into a decorative pond at a house in Kampung Labu Kubong, Kuala Kangsar. Kuala Kangsar district police chief ACP Razali Ibrahim said
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Ku Nan’s RM2 mil corruption trial begins today
KUALA LUMPUR: Former minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor’s trial on a charge of receiving a RM2 million bribe from businessman Chai Kin Kong will begin at the High Court today, with four witnesses expected to testify on the
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Yeo: No more chemical factory in Pasir Gudang
JOHOR BAHRU: The government will not approve any more application for the construction of new chemical plants in Pasir Gudang to ensure a more sustainable development in the area, said Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climatic Change Minister Yeo Bee
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Asset declaration motion passed unanimously at the Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat unanimously approved the motion to compel MPs to declare their assets yesterday. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong, when winding up the debate on the motion, said it was Pakatan Harapan’s
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Three new board members for Khazanah
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd announced today the appointment of To’ Puan Azian Mohd Aziz, Professor Xiao’ou Tang and Lau Seng Yee’s to the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund’s board of directors, effective Wednesday. In a statement, Khazanah said Azian is
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Wan Azizah: No need to close schools in Pasir Gudang
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said there is no need for schools in Pasir Gudang to be closed for the time being. She said checks by the Department of Environment (DOE) at 72
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Respect us if you want talks, Iran tells US
DUBAI: Iran will not be pressured into negotiations by the US, but if authorities in Washington act towards it with respect, Tehran will respond accordingly, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said today. The two countries have been drawn into starker
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Cabinet must reject Muhyiddin’s lame explanations on task force
There has been a tsunami of responses to Home Minister Tan Sri Muyhiddin’s announcement of a “task force” to probe Suhakam’s conclusion that the Special Branch of the Malaysian Police (PDRM) forcibly disappeared social activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor
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PAS: Islam is against asset declarations
KUALA LUMPUR: Islam is against declaration of wealth as it would risk security issues, claims PAS deputy president Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. He cited from the Hadith, claiming that Prophet Muhammad had said that when God has given one
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