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AirAsia clinches world’s leading low-cost airline for seventh consecutive year
MUSCAT: AirAsia Bhd has clinched the world’s leading low-cost airline award for the seventh consecutive year by the World Travel Awards (WTA). The Malaysia-based low-cost carrier emerged as the winner ahead of other global airlines including Air Arabia, Easy Jet,
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Harimau Malaya climb to 154th spot in the world
KUALA LUMPUR: The national football squad Harimau Malaya have risen by four rungs to claim 154th spot in the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) rankings. The latest development was announced by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) via its official
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IPCMC Bill: Give us time, room to discuss issues raised, says IGP
BANGKOK: Give us more time for engagement and discussion on issues raised on Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) Bill 2019, said Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador. The man leading Malaysia’s 130,000-strong police force said some points raised
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High Court: Jawi can be taught in vernacular schools
GEORGE TOWN: The High Court here yesterday ruled that Jawi is part of Bahasa Malaysia and therefore can be taught to pupils in Chinese and Tamil schools. High Court judicial commissioner Amarjit Serjit Singh said the case ought to be
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Speaker: No leniency on MPs using abusive words
KUALA LUMPUR: Any MPs found to be verbally abusive will be subjected to stern action, including being suspended from attending a sitting at the Dewan Rakyat for a period of time. Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof
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Chin Peng’s ashes: Police identified individuals involved, says IGP
The police have identified two individuals who were involved in bringing back the ashes of former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng to Malaysia. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said both of them had been called
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Dr M: Stop being hypocrites, racist over Chin Peng
SEOUL: Stop being a hypocrite about Chin Peng’s ashes being brought back to Malaysia and get over it, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “Who are we trying to appease by raising this issue? Do you want us to
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Rafidah: Malaysia can achieve developed status in its “own mould’
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia can achieve developed status in its “own mould” by continuing to upgrade its education system and giving the right “tools” to the young people in improving their IT skills, said Economic Action Council member Tan Sri Rafidah
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Terengganu to ban sale of turtle eggs
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Dr Azman Ibrahim said the state government will look into the possibility of banning the sale of turtle eggs of all species in the state. He said the sale
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Prosecution fails to transfer cases of Baling MP, brother to High Court
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today dismissed the prosecution’s application to transfer the corruption cases of Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim and his brother Datuk Abdul Latif from the Sessions Court to the High Court. Justice Mohd
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