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Wan Azizah: Don’t make an issue out of traditional practices
PUCHONG: The traditional practices of a festival should not be made into an issue that could disrupt the harmony among the various races in the country, according to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The Deputy Prime Minister said
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Saifuddin: Govt prepares to evacuate Malaysians from Iran, Iraq
PUCHONG: The government is making preparation to evacuate 220 Malaysians residing in Iran and Iraq following the latest conflict in the region, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He said the matter was decided in a special meeting between the
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US-Iran conflict does not affect Malaysia’s tourism promotion in Middle East
KUALA LUMPUR: The conflict between Iran and the United States (US) does not affect Malaysia’s efforts to promote tourism in the Middle Eastern countries, says Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture secretary-general Datuk Dr Noor Zari Hamat. He said, however,
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Bukit Kukus landslide: Construction company fined RM22,000
GEORGE TOWN: The contractor for the Paya Terubong paired roads project in Jalan Bukit Kukus was fined RM22,000 by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to two charges of failing to provide safe work procedures. Judge Mazdi Hamid sentenced Syarikat
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RM387 mln allocated last year to fund 69 flood mitigation projects
KUALA LUMPUR: The Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry allocated RM387 million to carry out 69 flood mitigation projects nationwide in 2019. According to the 19-page report card on the ministry’s initiatives and achievements presented today, the flood mitigation project
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Karim: BN is only good at lying
KIMANIS: Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) candidate for the Kimanis parliamentary by-election Datuk Karim Bujang yesterday refuted allegations by Barisan Nasional (BN) that he had failed to develop Bongawan during his time as the state seat representative between 1990 and 2013.
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MACC expose: Najib sought UAE to help stepson, Riza Aziz
PUTRAJAYA: In another expose made the MACC today in regards to the SRC International Sdn Bhd, an audio clip featured former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pleading help from United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Mohammed Zayed Al
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Former DBKL senior deputy director charged with money laundering
SHAH ALAM: A former deputy director of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was charged in the Sessions Court here today on three counts of money laundering, involving RM1,000,187 in May last year. Sabudin Mohd Salleh, 58, then the senior deputy
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Education Ministry drubs right-wing politician, backs CNY decorations in schools
PUCHONG: Education Ministry today said it encouraged any activities that promote cultural exchange among Malaysians in schools, including celebration of festive seasons. In a statement today, the ministry said the decision was made under the student integration plan for unity
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‘You’re the PM. Take charge! People are turning you into a villain’, Rosmah tells hubby
PUTRAJAYA: Audio recordings exposed by the MACC today revealed the extent of control Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor wielded against her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. In one clip, Rosmah was heard instructing Najib to take charge
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