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Anifah Aman fails to stay court ruling on Kimanis parliamentary seat
PUTRAJAYA: Former foreign minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman today failed to stay a Federal Court ruling in nullifying his victory in the Kimanis parliamentary seat in the last general election, pending the hearing of his review application. A Federal Court
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Nepalese killed after falling into meat grinder in Malacca
MELAKA: A Nepalese employee was killed after falling into a meat grinder at a food processing factory in the Londang Industrial Area, Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah near here today. Melaka Fire and Rescue Department operation management head Superintendent Zulkhairani Ramli
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MH17 trial hopes to bring closure for victims’ families – Ukraine’s ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR: Ukrainian Ambassador to Malaysia Olexander Nechytaylo said the court proceedings examining criminal responsibility in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which will start in March next year, will hopefully bring closure for the victim’s next of kin,
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Health Ministry: RM250 compound awaits those who violate smoking ban on Jan 1
PUCHONG: Effective Jan 1, those caught smoking in public areas, including eateries across Malaysia, will be slapped with a fine of RM250. First time offenders, however, can appeal to reduce their fines to RM150 at any district health office within
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UNIMAP test paper: ‘Dark-skinned Indians’, anti-khat group showing-off power
PUCHONG: While many are furious over a question in an Ethnic Relations test paper prepared by Universiti Malaysia Perlis, which was seen to belittle critics of Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik, the paper also contained several controversial questions which are
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Victims in Egypt crash in stable condition – Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA: All five Malaysians involved in a road crash in Cairo, Egypt two days ago were reported to be in stable condition. In a statement issued today, Wisma Putra said all of them have been transferred to the Suez Hospital
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KTMB introduces flexi fare for ETS effective March 2020
KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is introducing a more affordable fare for those wishing to travel on its Electric Trains Service (ETS) effective March 1 next year with the introduction of the flexi fare. The Transport Ministry, in
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What to expect in 2020
Compound, fine if smoking at the food premises Law enforcement agencies will take action against smokers who smoke in all food premises nationwide. Free Breakfast Programme (PSP) 2020 for all primary school students The programme will start as early as
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KDN sets up council to strengthen policies, security enforcement
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Affairs Ministry will set up a Security and Public Order Consultative Council (MPMKKA) which will play a role of advising the ministry on policy planning and matters regarding security enforcement. Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said
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Holistic plan to rid Malaysia of illegal immigrants
PUTRAJAYA: A Holistic Plan on Enforcement Against Illegal Immigrants will be launched next year to combat in a comprehensive manner the influx of illegal immigrants in the country. The plan is aimed at ensuring that Malaysia achieves zero illegal immigrant
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