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DAP’s Norhizam: Yes, I’m a ‘barua’ but I’m for Malay interest
PUCHONG: Former DAP state assemblyman Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee proudly declared that he is a political lackey (barua). “I admit I’m a lackey,” he said, while declaring support for Perikatan Nasional. Speaking a press conference after Malacca is said to
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No Malaysians affected in Manila hostage incident – Malaysian Embassy
KUALA LUMPUR: No Malaysians were affected in the shooting and hostage incident at a shopping mall in Manila in the Philippines yesterday. Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines first secretary and head of chancery Ridzwan Shahabudin said the current situation in Manila is generally safe.
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Bomba saves three-month-old baby trapped in car
JOHOR BARU: Firemen rescued a three-month-old baby boy trapped for nearly 30 minutes in his mother’s car, in front of his babysitter’s house in Taman Universiti here this morning. Skudai Fire and Rescue Station operations commander, Senior Fire Officer II Mohd
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Court postpones decision on Perak Exco’s application for stay of rape proceedings
IPOH: The Sessions Court today postponed to March 19 on an application by Perak executive council (exco) member Paul Yong Choo Kiong, for a stay of proceedings of his rape case, today. Judge Norashima Khalid postponed the matter, which was
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Appoint key personnel from among civil servants, Cuepacs tells gov’t
KUALA LUMPUR: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) has proposed for the appointment of key personnel such as the Attorney-General to be from among members of the civil service. Cuepacs president Adnan Mat said as civil servants of calibre from existing legal
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Azmin: Everyone has the right to protest peacefully
PUCHONG: Under Federal Constitution, all Malaysians have the right to protest peacefully and express their views, said Gombak MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. “There were different views from the public over the political developments last week. Rather than being
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Muhyiddin promises a Cabinet that’s clean, of integrity
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin promised to appoint Cabinet members of calibre who have integrity and a clean track record. Muhyiddin, who was sworn in as the 8th Prime Minister three days ago, said he is aware that the people
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COVID-19: Health DG never issued statement over Pantai, Bangsar areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Health Ministry director general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said today he had never issued a statement asking the public to avoid Pantai and Bangsar areas over the next 10 days due to COVID-19, as viralled on social
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Prosecution to cite Zahid for contempt of court
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution in the trial of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the High Court here, has applied to start contempt of court proceedings against the former deputy prime minister. This followed an adjournment of trial yesterday,
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Azizul can lead a renaissance at Tokyo Olympics – Josiah
KUALA LUMPUR: Former track ace Josiah Ng reckons that Mohd Azizulhasni Awang is ready to lead a renaissance of sorts in Malaysian cycling when he competes in the Tokyo Olympics in July following a two-bronze feat at the recent World Track Cycling Championships
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