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Religious programmes for 2020 new year celebration
KUALA LUMPUR: The arrival of 2020 in several states took place on a moderate scale featuring religious, spiritual and Islamic-based entertainment programmes. The Federal Territory Mosque organised a special forum that featured Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department director Mohd Ajib
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Positive impact from govt’s development spending to be seen by mid-2020: Lim
KUALA LUMPUR: The government, belief that Malaysia will achieve an economic growth of 4.8% this year, expects to see positive effects from its development spending latest by June 2020, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. “We are confident about maintaining
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Toll rates for private vehicles at second Penang Bridge reduced
BATU KAWAN: The toll rate for private cars at the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) has been reduced from RM8.50 to RM7.00, bringing it in line with the rate charged at Penang Bridge. The price reduction, which takes
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Saifuddin: 16 detained in Iran ‘may not be’ Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: The 16 shipping personnel arrested by Iranian authorities for allegedly smuggling oil near Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf, are most likely not Malaysians. Speaking to reporters during the New Year Eve celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Foreign
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Kedah police chief injured in road crash
ALOR SETAR: Kedah police chief Datuk Zainuddin Yaakob was injured when his motorcycle was involved in an accident in Pokok Pauh, Pokok Sena yesterday. A police spokesperson said in the 11.10 am incident, Zainuddin who was riding his Honda RS150
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Dr M: May 2020 bring prosperity to all Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad hopes that the year 2020 will bring greater happiness and prosperity to all in the country, leaving behind 2019 with a host of bitter and sweet memories. The prime minister said although there were
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Muhyiddin: M’sia countered terror groups well, albeit certain challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has succeeded in managing the issue of terrorist groups, although authorities had to face various challenges, said Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the success and effectiveness in addressing issues related to terrorist groups were evident when
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The two sides of Mahathir Mohamad
I grew up during Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s first tenure as Prime Minister of Malaysia. I lived through two versions of the Mahathir premiership. The first 10 years of Mahathir as Prime Minister witnessed Malaysia slowly becoming an ASEAN Tiger,
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DPM: Govt to continue efforts for a better Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail today said the year, 2020 will see more measures implemented by the government to be enjoyed by all Malaysians and the efforts will continue for the betterment of
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Kimanis by-election: EC sends cards to 29,663 registered voters
KOTA KINABALU: The Election Commission (EC) continues with its initiative to send the voter’s card to 29,663 registered voters in the Kimanis parliamentary constituency ahead of the by-election slated on Jan 18. Its chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun said it
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