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UUM to restrict Zakir Naik talk to Muslims only
SINTOK: Due to objections, Universiti Utara Malaya has decided to change its pamphlets and posters that are promoting the talks of controversial Indian Muslim televangelist, Dr. Zakir Naik entitled “Duty of a Muslim as a Professional”. “They have also agreed
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Johor Bersatu vows to stand by party’s MB candidate
PETALING JAYA: Amidst the heightening tensions over the appointment of a new Johor Menteri Besar, all 26 Bersatu division chiefs of the state have vowed to support the candidate that is chosen by the party leadership. “All 26 Johor Bersatu
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TMJ sarcastically mocks Dr M’s children over Rome Statute
By: K Pragalath PUCHONG: Johor Royal Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim took a sarcastic shot at Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s children in his ongoing tiff with the latter. Putrajaya signed the statute last month but Prime Minister Dr
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Azis: Police to determine whether TMJ was seditious
KUALA LUMPUR: The police shall determine as to whether Johor Royal Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim’s remarks on Twitter was an offence under Sedition Act, 1948, said Deputy Home Minister Azis Jamman. “We at the ministry level, we leave it
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Hadi praises Hindus, PAS Supporters Congress
KUALA LUMPUR: Following the new alliance forged between MIC and PAS, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang who is PAS president praised the Hindus in an article published on PAS organ, Harakah Daily. He recalled that the second party president, Dr
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The Lion King: Disney reveals magnificent trailer
A new trailer for Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King just dropped and it’s quite something. While the term “live-action” must be used rather loosely here, given these are all CGI beasts, it looks quite good—very much in keeping with The Jungle Book live-action remake. That
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Felda White Paper: Najib to be suspended for three months
KUALA LUMPUR: Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak is due to be suspended from parliament for three months for publishing part of the White Paper on Felda. The motion would be tabled by Minister in Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Liew
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Osman dancing to the tune of palace led to resignation
PUCHONG: Osman Sapian had to resign as Johor Menteri Besar happened at the insistence of Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who is also Bersatu chairman, reported Singapore Straits Times. Dr Mahathir was unhappy with Osman’s willingness to toe the
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Penang, Kedah roads closure for Le Tour De Langkawi
KUALA LUMPUR: Road closures can be expected in Penang and Kedah tomorrow during the sixth stage of Le Tour De Langkawi (LTDL) 2019. Main sponsor, Petronas, issued a statement today informing that the roads will be closed in stages to
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#JusticeForAudrey Petition Receives Over 1.8mn Signs
Jakarta – A petition in a site change.org urging the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) and the Regional Child Protection Commission (KPPAD) defend a persecution victim, a junior high student in Pontianak identified as AY (14). The girl was brutally
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