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Two accused in tahfiz fire tragedy ordered to enter defence on murder charge
KUALA LUMPUR: Two teenagers were ordered to enter their defence on a murder charge over the death of 23 people in a fire at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah here almost three years ago. Judge Datuk Azman Abdullah made the
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🚨 Rising coronavirus deaths a cause of alarm for all, including Malaysia
PUCHONG: China said that the number of those affected by the coronavirus increased from 2,887 to 4,515, an increase of 56% in a single day! Deaths increased by 29% to 106. This is just the beginning. The numbers are expected
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Dzulkefly: Three more suspected cases awaiting results of lab tests
PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said as of noon today, three more new cases for suspected 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) are awaiting laboratory test results. He said the three cases, all involving Chinese nationals, were received within
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Farhash sues Yusoff Rawther for defamation
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary, Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak has filed a suit against Muhammed Yusoff Rawther for defamation. Farhash, 38, filed the suit four days ago through the legal firm of Messrs. Kumar
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Azmin: No economic implications of coronavirus yet
KUALA LUMPUR: Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak has not shown any implications on Malaysia’s economy so far but it would affect the nation’s growth if the outbreak continues to spread. He
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MoF to expedite additional allocation for 12 thermal scanners
KUALA LUMPUR: Finance Ministry will be expediting the additional allocation for 12 thermal scanners as stated by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a statement today, minister Lim Guan Eng said the thermal scanners are to strengthen the
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Coronavirus: Cleaners are the unsung heroes of the day
PUCHONG: Netizens lauded medical staff of Sungai Buloh Hospital (HSB) for taking care of Chinese patients quarantined due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. In doing so, they appreciated the cleaners at the hospital who were tasked to do some challenging
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Sime Darby Property appoints Azmir Merican as Group MD
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Property Bhd has named Datuk Azmir Merican Azmi Merican as its group managing director effective April 22 this year. Chairman Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz said Azmir would bring in a wealth of experience from his
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Court allows AG’s appeal committal proceeding filed by firefighter’s father
SHAH ALAM: The High Court here today allowed an appeal by Attorney-General (AG) Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to set aside a committal proceeding filed against him by the father of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim. Judge Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul
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Coronavirus: Agong calls for solat hajat
PUCHONG: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah called for every mosque in the country to perform solat hajat so that Malaysians will not be affected by the coronavirus. In a statement from Istana Negara, Datuk Pengelola Bijaya
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