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COVID-19: Two new cases recorded in M’sia
PUCHONG: Malaysia detected two new cases of coronavirus, which brings up the total number of patients to 25, according to a statement by the Health Ministry. A woman from Japan, 41, who works in Malaysia, had visited Japan between Jan
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IGP: Respect law and order, stop spreading fake news
KUALA LUMPUR: The Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador urged all quarters, including politicians, to adhere to the rule of law during this political turmoil. Speaking to the media after having an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
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Istana Negara: No one has majority support, party leaders to nominate PM
PUCHONG: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah ibni Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Shah could not find a single MP who commands majority support at the Dewan Rakyat. This came after the Ruler spent several days interviewing all 222 MPs in person
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The great betrayal
There is an African Proverb that says “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers”. In Malaysia, it is always the rakyat that gets trampled on when politicians and political parties put self and personal interest above all. Politicians
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Let justice and fair play prevail
The Rakyat should be thanked for their patience and tolerance on the current political crisis which has made life difficult and uncertain. This entire crisis is uncalled for and was done by certain forces for selfish narrow reasons. Therefore, Parti
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Stimulus package will add 1.4 percentage to the country’s GDP this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The RM20 billion economic stimulus package will roughly add about 1.4 percentage points to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020, which has already been revised lower to between 3.2-4.2% from the government’s earlier target of 4.8%.
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker snubs Dr M, says no special sitting on Monday
PUCHONG: In an apparent snub to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Dewan Rakyat Speaker announced that there will be no special sitting at the Parliament on Monday. In a statement today, Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof said that the
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BHB’s net profit increase to RM 786.92 mln last year compared to 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: BIMB Holdings Bhd’s (BHB) net profit rose to RM786.92 million in its financial year ended Dec 31, 2019 (FY19) versus RM682.06 million in the preceding year. Revenue increased to RM5.38 billion from RM4.52 billion previously, it said, in
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Istana Negara: Palace guards and their horses undeterred by hot weather, stress
KUALA LUMPUR: It has been nearly a week since the Pakatan Harapan government collapsed following Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) exit from the ruling coalition. Since then, the press, videographers and many others have gathered outside Istana Negara, in their
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Rulers arrive at Istana Negara, Malay NGOs say no to snap polls
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malay Rulers across Malaysia have started arriving at Istana Negara this morning to attend a special meeting. The meeting would be discussing the current political impasse plaguing the nation and seek a solution. Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan
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