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Heart disease: The numero uno killer in Malaysia
PUCHONG: Heart disease is the number one killer in Malaysia, especially among smokers and people leading a sedentary lifestyle. In a Facebook post, the Health Ministry said heart disease causes sudden death, where the heart stops pumping blood, nutrient and
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1MDB-PSI JV a failure, court told
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was today told that the joint-venture deal between 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) in 2009 was a failure. Chief executive officer (CEO) of 1MDB Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi, 49, agreed
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Social media practitioners to join the Langkawi Social Media Week 2019
LANGKAWI: Event that excites social media enthusiasts and travel bugs, Langkawi Social Media Week 2019 (LSMW) is happening now, from Nov 5 until Nov 7 at Aloft Hotel, Langkawi Pantai Tengah. After the success of Malaysia Social Media Week 2019
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Seven years’ jail, caning for robbing student
KUANTAN: The Sessions Court today sentenced an eatery shop assistant to seven years’ jail and two strokes of the cane after he pleaded guilty to a charge of robbing a Form Three female student about two months ago. Judge Dazuki
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1MDB: MACC working with 5 nations to get back RM18.9 bln in assets
KUALA LUMPUR: At least five countries are currently cooperating with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to track down unidentified assets and properties related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) with an estimated value of RM18.9 billion. MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya
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Housewife cheated over purchase of old coins
KUANTAN: A housewife claimed she lost RM7,500 after she was allegedly cheated of selling her old coins to an unknown individual last month. Pahang Commercial Criminal Investigation Department chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 36-year-old victim claimed that
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Deep state agenda: Lim’s latest diversion tactic, says MCA
PUCHONG: Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng seems to be engrossed in conspiracy theories instead of managing the nation’s finances, said MCA today. In a statement, MCA vice president Datuk Tan Teik Cheng said that Lim’s comments were unjustified and only
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PH committed protect the interest of Malays- Karmaine
PONTIAN: Claims by Umno leaders that only the party and PAS will protect the interests of the Malays and will act as their spokesman are totally unfounded, says Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Tanjung Piai by-election Karmaine Sardini. Karmaine
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DPM: Crisis centre for sexual assault victims to be improved
KUALA LUMPUR: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is in the process of improving the guidelines for One-Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) to ensure victims of sexual crimes or domestic violence receive a comprehensive help. At the same time, Deputy
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Saudi to send over teachers to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Saudi Arabian government has agreed to send over teachers specialising in English, Mathematics and Science to Malaysia, for training to prepare for the 21st Century educational system. The Education Ministry in a statement today said an agreement
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