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Two suspected IS members charged in court
Two suspected Islamic State members who returned to the country last month after being expelled from Syria were charged in separate Sessions Courts in Sepang yesterday with travelling abroad with the intention to commit terrorism. Ahmad Naim Zaid, 34, and
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Yeoh: ‘Safe and Unsafe Touch’ campaign has positive impact on children
The “Safe and Unsafe Touch” campaign, featured in five one-minute videos in collaboration with Google, has a positive impact on children from becoming victims of sexual crimes, the Senate was informed. Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh
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Health Ministry seizes RM142mil in medical products over three years
The Health Ministry, through the Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division, has conducted 4,169 raids for the past three years against licensed pharmacy premises, private clinics and other premises found to have violated various laws and regulations. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham
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Teo: Gov’t to strengthen ties with China through education
The government plans to strengthen diplomatic ties with the Chinese government through education in the future. Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching said various initiatives have been taken in achieving this objective following her working visit to the republic in
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Dewan Negara passes 2020 Supply Bill
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara yesterday approved the Supply Bill (Budget) 2020, which has allocated RM297 billion for the year’s expenditure. Deputy president of the senate Datuk Halim Abdul Samad announced the decision at 10.10pm. The Bill was unanimously approved
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Altantuya’s murder: Court sets April 20 to hear Azilah’s review bid
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today set April 20 next year to hear former Special Action Unit (UTK) personnel Azilah Hadri’s application to review his conviction and death sentence for murdering Mongolian woman, Altantuya Shaariibuu. Federal Court deputy registrar Azniza Mohd
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Dr M: KL Summit is not about replacing OIC
PUCHONG: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today that the KL Summit, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) tomorrow, is not aimed at replacing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In a statement, Mahathir said
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Azis: M’sian businesses thrive despite global uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR: As businesses enter a tough phase as we head towards 2020, it is important that we offer recognition to those who have made it under the tide of global economic uncertainty. Enter the Malaysia Top Achievers 2019 event.
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Heed weather forecast, maritime community told
MELAKA: The maritime community in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan are advised to heed to the latest weather information and sea condition before going for any sea-related activities to ensure their safety. Melaka/Negeri Sembilan Maritime deputy director Maritime Commander Azman Samsudin
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Don’t talk to us about illegal immigrants, Warisan tells Umno
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) today hit out at Umno secretary general Tan Sri Annuar Musa over his allegation that Warisan was behind the influx of illegal immigrant into Sabah. Warisan secretary-general Datuk Loretto Padua said Umno had no
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