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Teenager killed, friend injured in four-vehicle crash
NIBONG TEBAL: Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Supt Lee Chong Chern said in the 11.30 am incident, motorcycle pillion rider, Tho Kah Seng, 17, who sustained severe head injuries, died at the scene while his friend, Poh Chi Xian,
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Ops Benteng: 269 Rohingyas detained, woman’s body found in boat
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities intercepted a boat, carrying 269 Rohingyas, trying to enter Langkawi waters early yesterday morning and found a woman’s body in it. The National Task Force (NTF) said in a statement that all of them were arrested at about
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Singapore prepared to work with Malaysia to address needs of cross-border travellers
SINGAPORE: Singapore has said it is prepared to work with Malaysia to address the needs of cross-border travellers, including short-term business and official travellers, and Malaysian workers previously commuting between Singapore and Malaysia. The republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a
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‘Balik kampung’ allowed from Wednesday, but adhere to SOP
KUALA LUMPUR: Only a few weeks ago the song ‘Balik Kampung’ has left many heartbroken as they were prohibited from travelling to their hometown for Aidilfitri celebrations to prevent COVID-19 infection, but starting this Wednesday everyone is allowed to travel
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Insurance agent slashed by customer in Manjung
LUMUT: An insurance agent was badly injured after he was slashed with a knife by a customer following an argument on policy matters in a house at Marina Villa here, yesterday. Manjung district police chief ACP Nor Omar Sappi said
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Key initiatives of PM Muhyiddin in 100 days
KUALA LUMPUR: Various important initiatives have been announced by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in his first 100 days as the 8th prime minister. These initiatives are mainly to help the country tackle the health, economic and social challenges brought about by the global
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After 100 days, PM Muhyiddin proves capability to steer economy through Covid-19 storm
KUALA LUMPUR: Tomorrow marks Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s first 100 days in office as prime minister after taking the reins of the nation’s administration on March 1 and shouldering the heavy responsibility of leading the country through the Covid-19 pandemic and
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PM congratulates Agong on birthday
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, on behalf of the people of the country, has conveyed their utmost congratulations on His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s official birthday today. Muhyiddin also offered doa for Al-Sultan Abdullah and
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MACC seizes RM600k in connection with probe over stolen party funds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized RM600,000, believed to be misappropriated funds from the houses of two members of a political party. Its investigation director Datuk Norazlan Mohd Razali said the money was seized three days ago
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Petronas keeps mum on Wan Zul’s resignation
KUALA LUMPUR: National oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) keeps mum on its president/chief executive officer Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin’s purported resignation after five years at the helm of Malaysia’s sole company listed on the Fortune 500. In response
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