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Police arrest two DAP reps, one NGO leader for links with LTTE
PUCHONG: The police have arrested two DAP leaders and an NGO leader for alleged links to the now defunct, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE). Those arrested were Melaka state executive councillor G Saminathan, Seremban Jaya state assemblyperson P Gunasekaren
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Azmin: SVP030 considers state govts’ needs as well
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government will take into account the views of state governments in a bid to realise the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SVP2030) and bridge the development gap between the Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak. Economic Affairs Minister Datuk
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Dr M: Lower tax and higher subsidies idea is nonsensical
KUALA LUMPUR: It is ridiculous to ask the government to lower taxes but increase subsidies at the same time, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In a sharp rebuke, Mahathir said that there must be a balance between taxes
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Altantuya’s family withdraws appeal over court’s dismissal on civil suit
PUTRAJAYA: The family of murdered Mongolian, Altantuya Shaariibuu today withdrew their appeal against a High Court’s dismissal of their bid to use the Federal Court’s criminal verdict over her (Altantuya) murder for their civil lawsuit. Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo representing
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Ringgit down against US dollar in early trade
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar today on lack of fresh buying interest, said a dealer. At 9.10am, the local note was at 4.1950/1990 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.1955/1985. Axi Trader Asia-Pacific
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SEA Games: Coach says enough time for team to prepare
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Under-23 football squad will only have about three weeks to prepare for their SEA Games mission in the Philippines next month, but the ‘boss’ is not perturbed. According to head coach, Datuk Ong Kim Swee, his
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79 Chinese nationals nabbed for investment scam
GEORGE TOWN: Police detained 79 Chinese nationals and seven locals believed to be working for a fake investment syndicate in China at two bungalows along Jalan Logan yesterday. Northeast District police chief ACP Che Zaimani Che Awang said the houses
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Saifuddin: Salleh’s application join PKR to be decided on Oct 18
KUALA LUMPUR: The application by former Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak to join PKR will be decided at the party’s political bureau meeting on Oct 18. This was confirmed by PKR secretary-general, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution
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Clarification on SVP2030, other govt initiatives in Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The differences between the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SVP2030) and several previous government’s initiatives are among the issues that will be clarified during the sitting of the Dewan Rakyat today. Based on the Dewan Rakyat order papers, it
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Free flow zone in Wang Kelian will not be reopened
KUALA LUMPUR: The government does not plan to reopen the border free flow zone between Wang Kelian on the Malaysian side and Wang Prachan in Thailand due to security factors. Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said in this regard,
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