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Cabinet ministers send festive greetings, emphasising togetherness and national harmony
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Cabinet today extended Christmas greetings to Christians nationwide, underscoring the importance of unity, harmony and mutual respect in Malaysia’s multi-religious and multicultural society. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Christmas reflects the
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Christians in Sarawak kick off Christmas with early church services and family celebrations
KUCHING, Dec 25 — Christians in Sarawak began their Christmas celebrations early today, flocking to churches as early as 7am to attend religious services before spending the day with family and loved ones. For Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) psychology student
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Military project procurement: MACC records statements from three individuals
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Three individuals were summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday to record statements in connection with the procurement of army projects. Sources said the MACC has also intensified investigations, which began the day before
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Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan
PETALING JAYA, Dec 25 — Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. “Perlis oh Perlis. I’ve been saying it since way
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GV Ride Brings Christmas Cheer with ‘Santa On-The-Go’ Campaign
SUBANG JAYA,Dec 25 — GV Ride is introducing a special Christmas surprise through its One-Day-Only Surprise initiative, taking place on 25 December around Subang Jaya. Three selected drivers will add a festive twist by donning full Santa Claus costumes throughout
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Continuous rain expected in East Coast states and Johor from Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning for the East Coast states and Johor. Continuous rain is expected in Terengganu and Kelantan, affecting Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Machang
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Najib’s house arrest order can’t be carried out, since no laws for this in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The High Court has said there are no laws in Malaysia that provide the mechanism for house arrest, and that this means that an order for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve
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Nilai police hunt 60-year-old local suspect after Desa Palma vehicle blast
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Police are hunting a 60-year-old local man following a vehicle explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, earlier this morning that left authorities uncovering three suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad
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High Court rejects Zayn Rayyan’s mother Ismanira’s bid to defer five-year prison term
SHAH ALAM, Dec 23 — The mother of the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, failed in her appeal to defer the five-year prison sentence she is serving, the High Court here ruled today. The court dismissed the
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Anwar urges respect for judiciary after High Court rules on royal addendum
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on all parties to respect the judiciary following the High Court’s decision yesterday that rejected former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid to serve the remainder
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