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Najib: Ambiga is clueless about economics, polls boost growth
PUCHONG: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak poured scorn on human rights activist S Ambiga for saying that a fresh general election would be a bane to the nation’s finances. In a Facebook post, Najib said that Ambiga
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Political crisis brings to the fore crucial role of Agong
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing political crisis in the nation has brought to the fore the crucial role played by the institution of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. As the head of state, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s intervention and the
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Chopper crash: Police probe underway
TAWAU: Investigations into the Royal Malaysia Police helicopter crash at the General Operation Force (PGA) 14th Battalion Camp in Jalan Air Panas here will be carried out today. Tawau district police chief ACP Peter Umbuas said initial findings indicated that
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Pakatan to Dr M: Don’t try to usurp Agong, Rulers’ authority
PUCHONG: Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad should not pre-empt the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the Council of Rulers by calling for a special Dewan Rakyat sitting. In a statement by the Pakatan Harapan presidential council, the coalition reminded
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Political turmoil: Council of Rulers to meet today
KUALA LUMPUR: The political turmoil that has plagued the country since Sunday seems to have yet to reach a conclusion. Today, the Conference of Rulers is expected to convene a special meeting at Istana Negara, before Friday prayers. The results
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Headmaster jailed for misappropriating school funds
SANDAKAN: A primary school headmaster pleaded guilty to three counts of power abuse at the Special Corruption Court here today. However, before judge Abu Bakar Manat could hand down the sentence, Brahim Zakaria, 55, fell sick in court and was
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COVID-19: Dr M announces RM20 bln economic stimulus package (full story)
PUCHONG: Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced a RM20 billion economic stimulus package to help rejuvenate the nation’s economy, by helping sectors badly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Speaking in a live address, Mahathir also took time
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Anwar: We’re not approaching Dr M for now
PUCHONG: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Pakatan Harapan would not be approaching Bersatu chairperson Tun Dr Mahathir for now. “The matter doesn’t arise,” he said, after chairing a meeting with Pakatan leaders at Eastin Hotel in Petaling
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RHB Bank profits soar to RM2.48 bil last year compared to 2018
KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd’s net profit jumped 7.7% to RM2.48 billion, for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2019, compared with RM2.31 billion in the year before. The better performance was mainly due to higher net income, lower expected
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COVID-19: Asia Pacific businesses affected, looking at restructuring
KUALA LUMPUR: Businesses in the Asia Pacific are struggling to maintain operations amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, with almost 50% of them stating they will be forced to restructure business operations to stay afloat if the situation worsens. This is according
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