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Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Russia to pull its troops from Venezuela and said that “all options” were open to making that happen. The arrival of two Russian air force planes outside Caracas on Saturday believed
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Bank Negara to announce virtual banks’ licensing requirements by year end
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia will be coming out with requirements for virtual bank licensing by the year-end, governor Datuk Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus said. “We had a briefing this morning with stakeholders and Bank Negara will be coming out
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Penang Arts Week ruined by vandalism
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Arts Week, which began on March 24 with the intention to promote arts in the state, hit a snag when giant sculptures of Penang’s famous food were vandalised by irresponsible visitors. Penang State Exco for Tourism
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Thailand’s opposition parties form alliance, demands junta step aside
BANGKOK: Thailand’s opposition “democratic front” of seven parties on Wednesday claimed it had won a majority in the lower house of parliament after a messy election, saying it has the right to try to form a government after five years of
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Abdul Hadi : “Nothing to do with apple polishing Mahathir”.
KOTA BHARU: PAS today defended its president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang who in a statement had said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is not a “former dictator” but a firm leader. PAS deputy spiritual leader Datuk Ahmad Yakob
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Awal, Scha obtain damages of RM345,305 in suit over perfume business
KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity couple Awal Ashaari and wife, Scha Al-Yahya were awarded damages totaling RM345,305 by the court here today after winning their suit against textile supplier D’Haja (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd for breach of agreement on the exclusive distribution of
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India shoots down satellite in space; Modi hails major breakthrough
NEW DELHI: India has shot down a satellite in space with an anti-satellite missile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, hailing the test as a major breakthrough in its space program. Modi made the announcement in a television address
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Lima’19 gets royal visit
LANGKAWI: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today visited the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2019 (Lima’19) exhibition here. Dressed in an olive green military uniform, the King arrived at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC),
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500 evacuated as fire hits hotel in Singapore, no injuries
SINGAPORE: About 500 people were evacuated Wednesday after a fire at a luxury hotel in downtown Singapore but there were no injuries, emergency services officials said. Television footage showed thick black smoke billowing from the Grand Hyatt Hotel near the Orchard
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EC sends voter’s cards to Rantau voters
SEREMBAN: The Election Commission (EC) continues taking the initiative to send the voter’s card to a total of 20,922 registered voters in the Rantau state constituency ahead of the by-election slated on April 13. EC chairman Azhar Azizan Harun said
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