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Oldest candidate in Sabah state election proves age is just a number
SEMPORNA: It has been Taraji Ahmad’s (pix) long-time dream to contest in a state election which is finally realised at the ripe old age of 75. The oldest candidate in the 16th Sabah state election who is vying for the
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Sibu – great significance in formation of Malaysia
SIBU: The selection of Sibu as the host for the 2020 Malaysia Day celebration is of great significance. Former Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Dr Gregory Hii Sui Cheng said it was in Sibu that the
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Basic amenities. infrastructure still big issues in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Basic amenities and infrastructure, such as clean water supply, electricity, roads and mobile telecommunication network coverage are still big issues in Sabah today. Those are the issues that have been the hot topics of discussions among various quarters,
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Floods: Residents in Kapit low-lying areas advised to move to higher ground
KUCHING:Residents in two low lying areas in Kapit have been advised to move to higher ground since last night following a rise in water level due to continuous rain. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operation Centre in a statement
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Man in dangerous motorcycle stunt remanded – police
KUALA LUMPUR: A man, who was caught on video which was then viralled, riding a motorcycle with his feet on the handlebar and a packet of drinks in his hand in Jalan Kuching here recently, is now in remand. Kuala
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Sabah polls: BN and PN harnessing the power of social media
TAWAU: Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) are utilising social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter in the battle for the hearts and minds of voters in the 16th Sabah state election. Social media have assumed a more important role
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Poaching: Johor Perhilitan to enhance cooperation with other age
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) will enhance cooperation with relevant enforcement agencies in an effort to address wildlife poaching activities in the state. Its director Salman Saaban said investigations would also be conducted to identify whether its
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PJ police seek witness in fatal hit-and-run
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are requesting members of the public who witnessed a hit-and-run accident which caused the death of a 50-year-old man in Jalan Kuala Selangor-Sungai Buloh, heading towards Kepong at 5.45am to come forward to assist investigation. Petaling Jaya police
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Police to tighten control at Kota Setar
ALOR SETAR: Police have tightened roadblocks on every road connecting Kota Setar district with other districts and established a team to step up control at rat lanes or illegal routes in areas placed under the administrative Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO). Kota Setar district deputy
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Guan Eng: Razman’s post alleges that I do not respect Islam
GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang chief minister, Lim Guan Eng told the High Court here yesterday that a post uploaded and shared by Perak PAS commissioner, Razman Zakaria in his Facebook account showed that Lim did not respect Islam. Lim, who was
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