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Back to homepageBrickbats and bouquets for Najib and Dr Mahathir over video clip
PUCHONG: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and current Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad received brickbats and bouquets following a Twitter message posted by the former who appeared in a music video clip featuring new singer, Fazz Ahmad.
Read MoreHusam: UMNO-PAS ties won’t last long
PUCHONG: The Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) questioned whether the cooperation between PAS and UMNO through the joint charter that is expected to be signed after Hari Raya was only to seek political power. “We are waiting for the announcement of
Read MoreLiew: I did not interfere with Singapore’s judicial system
PUCHONG: Law Minister Datuk Liew Vui Keong denied claims that he had tried to interfere with the Singaporean judiciary over the death sentence meted out on Pannir Selvam Pranthaman. In a statement, Liew said he made representation to the Singaporean
Read MoreDr M: Gov’t committed to strengthening Malaysia-China ties
PUCHONG: The Pakatan Harapan government is committed to strengthening Malaysia-China relations with even closer and more meaningful cooperation, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said that the trade and investment growth between the two countries in recent years
Read MorePython strangled single mother up to the waist
PUCHONG: A single mother was nearly killed after a python got into her home at Kampung Ulu Tawar Tengah, Mukim Bakai in Kulim, Kedah yesterday. In the incident about 11 pm, the victim was said to be in the kitchen
Read MoreSuspected toxic gas poisoning leaves one maintenance worker dead, two injured
IPOH, May 25 (Bernama) — A Bangladeshi man died while two others were injured, believed be due to e inhaling toxic gas near a petrol station at Kilometre 6, Ipoh-Lumut Highway at about 7.30 pm today. Meru Raya Fire and
Read MoreYeoh: Money main cause of divorce among non-Muslims
PUCHONG: Financial problems is the main cause of divorce among non-Muslims in the country, said Deputy Women,Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh. Taking the statistics involving non-Muslim couples, she said from 6,901 cases of divorce among non-Muslim couples recorded
Read MoreAnother death in custody
PUCHONG: Another death in custody reported yesterday, attributed to tuberculosis involving a 26-year-old detainee Proosothaman. He died in Sg Buloh Hospital after being detained in Sg Buloh prison since Dec ’18. “Why are our prisons not safe for detainees? Family
Read MoreDr Mahathir: Peace taken for granted
JERLUN: The peace enjoyed in the country today is a joy which some people may not be aware as it was considered a normal thing, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He said, the situation is actually not a
Read MoreJohor Bersatu without Menteri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal in its line up
PUCHONG: Johor Bersatu chief Mazlan Bujang has announced his new team without Menteri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal listed in it. Mazlan, who is also Tebrau division chief, announced that Senator Nasir Hashim would maintain as deputy chief, while Mohd Solihan
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