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World Press Freedom Day – a reflection
K. Pragalath and Hema Subramaniam Today is World Press Freedom Day – a day when members of the press, be it print, online, broadcast or radio reflect on the work they do in educating the public and spreading information to
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Viral message on Selangor’s decision over COVID untrue – MB Press Secretariat
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Menteri Besar’s Press Secretariat today denied a viral message regarding the decision and recommendations of the State Security Working Committee meeting on COVID-19, describing it as false. The message contains purported suggestions related to the implementation of
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COVID-19: Sabah bars entry from four countries
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has decided to bar entry of individuals from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka into the state as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor said that the move
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Wan Saiful: PTPTN strategic plan being finalised, to be launched early June
JITRA: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) is in the final stages of completing its strategic plan which is expected to be launched in early June. Its chairman, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan said the plan contained several improvements on
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Govt working hard to reduce Covid impact, resolve related issues
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is working hard to resolve issues related to Covid-19 which has far more devastating impacts on the country than the financial crisis in 1998 and 2008. Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (pix, left) said
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Family of five injured as tree falls on car in Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH: Five members of a family were injured after the Proton Wira car they were travelling in was hit by a falling tree along Jalan Hutan Simpan Masjid Tanah here this afternoon. Masjid Tanah Fire and Rescue Station (FRS) operations
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Is there no media freedom in Malaysia?
This article is in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day which is observed on May 3 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s placing in the recently released 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) fell to 119
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Move calling students to skip school contradicts education etiquette
KUALA LUMPUR: The move urging students to skip school through the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace campaign, is in contradiction to school etiquette rules in which students have been taught the acceptable behaviour in respecting the education system. Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) president Jufitri Joha
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Girl dedicates two hours daily for stray cat at beach
KOTA BHARU– Almost every evening, Nor Izyan Syahida Rosli will be at Pantai Cahaya Bulan and despite not being a famous figure or a celebrity, her presence is much awaited by dozens of her loyal fans. Since a year ago,
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Charles: 𝗜𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵
Let’s look at this statement closely: There is no evidence that A Ganapathy passed away due to assault while under police custody.Gombak district police chief Arifai Tarawe said this. And I would like to remind him that there is no
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