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Emir of Qatar praises Malaysia over organising of KL Summit
DOHA: The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has praised Malaysia over the organising of the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the emir told him this during their four-eyed meeting at
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65 Chinese nationals arrested over scam
IPOH: The Perak Immigration Department arrested 65 Chinese nationals for alleged involvement in an online scam here yesterday. Its director-general Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud said the suspects, aged between 17 and 55, were caught by surprise when a raiding party
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Najib: Palm oil exports to India dropped by 76%
PUCHONG: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today criticised Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok for trivialising India’s unofficial boycott on Malaysian palm oil produce. In a Facebook post today, Najib pointed out that Malaysia’s palm oil exports to
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EC to meet on Monday about Kimanis by-election
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting this Monday to discuss important dates for the Kimanis parliamentary by-election. Its secretary Datuk Mohamed Elias Abu Bakar said the commission chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun would chair the meeting,
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Anwar ready to give statement to police over alleged sexual assault
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is ready to give his statement to the police to assist in the investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him. “In light of the latest allegations against me, I
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Two sisters perish in early morning fire
IPOH: Two sisters were killed when their house at Sungai Betul Bawah, Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau, about 110 kilometres from here, caught fire early this morning. According to the Perak State Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, the victims were identified
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Malaysia’s first ‘floating’ fire station commences operations today
SEMPORNA: Malaysia’s first ‘floating’ fire and rescue station, located in the district, will officially commence operations today. Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Kamarulzaman Malik Abdullah said with the establishment of the ‘floating’ fire station in the district, it
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Indian Envoy: What boycott? We still buy Malaysian palm oil
KUALA LUMPUR: The Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Shri Mridul Kumar, today rubbished any incident of a palm oil boycott by India against Malaysia, when asked about the update on the reported disputes between the two nations. Speaking to Malay Mail,
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Woman claims to be Samy Vellu’s companion, wants RM25k monthly
PUCHONG: A woman claiming to be former MIC president Tun S Samy Vellu’s long-time companion has filed an interim order from the High Court. In the order, E Meeriam Rosaline wants the court to grant her unrestricted access to Samy
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NSC takes full responsibility for disappointing SEA Games campaign
NEW CLARK CITY: The National Sports Council has taken full responsibility for the Malaysian contingent’s disappointing performance at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines, which draws its curtains today. National Sports Council director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail said the
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