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Reflections: PN model towards non-Malays is basically the BN model
Two years ago on this date, Malaysia underwent its first change of government. The PH government lasted for about twenty months. There are about four book projects (and countless articles) I am aware of that will try to explain why
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Perak allows Friday, Aidilfitri prayer at mosques, surau
IPOH: The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has consented to Friday prayer to be held in mosques and surau in the state from tomorrow after getting the views of the State Fatwa Committee. Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk)
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COVID-19 pandemic blessing to national unity
KUALA LUMPUR: The current COVID-19 pandemic situation is seen as a blessing that has helped to reinforce the concept of unity among the multi-racial communities in the country. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Rukun Negara Secretariat adviser Prof Sarjit Singh Gill, said that,
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Alternative media can report on May 18 Parliament sitting
PUTRAJAYA: Although only official media are permitted to attend the one-day Parliament sitting on May 18, other media despite not being allowed in can still report on the sitting as it will be broadcast live via RTM, said Communications and Multimedia
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Covid-19 screenings focus on foreign workers in two sectors
PUTRAJAYA: Effective tomorrow, the Covid-19 screening under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) Prihatin Screening Programme (PSP) programme will give priority to foreign workers in the construction and security guard service industries operating in Selangor and the Federal Territory. Human Resources
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Some pawnshops taking advantage of consumers -FOMCA
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) has received complaints that some pawnshops are pressuring people who are not so familiar with the moratorium by imposing charges even during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period. FOMCA chief
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Long lines outside pawnshops show many Sarawakians haven’t received aid
KUCHING: The long queues for pawnshops here on Tuesday (May 12) reflect the financial situation of the poorer sections of society, said the Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi). Aspirasi president Lina Soo (pix) claimed in a statement yesterday that the
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Police nab man distributing drugs in thermos flasks
MIRI: Police arrested a 26-year-old man believed to be involved in drug trafficking using thermos flasks at a house in Jalan Pesiaran, Taman Tunku here, today. In a raid at about 1.30 pm, police found a red thermos flask, containing
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Five foreign prostitutes nabbed in Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained five foreign women believed to be involved in prostitution at a hotel in Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ1, Subang Jaya this afternoon. The women, aged between 24 and 35, were detained at 4 pm during an operation dubbed
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Stranded Russian family waits for end of CMCO to move on
MIRI: A Russian couple and their four-year-old daughter who have been staying at an orchard belonging to a local in Kampung Pengalih, Lawas since March 18 cannot wait to continue their journey to another city as soon as the Conditional Movement
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