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Dr M: Three more years at most and I’m out
NEW YORK: I will throw in the towel as prime minister before the next general election, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “I promise that I would step down before the next general election and give way to another person. “So,
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IGP: Police will relaunch probe on Adib’s death
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will reinvestigate the death of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim following the inquest into his death concluding that he died due to assault by unknown persons. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said that
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Dr M: We may list Petronas’ subsidiary
NEW YORK: The government may consider listing one of Petronas’ subsidiary to make Bursa Malaysia more attractive. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Petronas Carigali was one of the companies being considered, adding that there were also other possibilities.
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Coroner: Adib’s death was due to criminal act, police failed to respond
SHAH ALAM: The Coroner’s Court in Shah Alam ruled that the death of firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim was due to criminal act, perpetrated by two or three unknown individuals. In her verdict after a gruelling 41-days of hearing, Coroner
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Police probing Umno leader for linking Penang shooting to religion
PETALING JAYA: The police are investigating Puteri Umno vice chief Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi for allegedly calling the man who run amok in Penang as martyr for defending Islam. According to Malay daily Berita Harian, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri
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Haze: Air quality improves across Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 68 areas in the Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded moderate and good air quality with the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings below 100. Based on the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal’s
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Tg Piai by-election: MCA still mum on candidacy
KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA is keeping mum over its potential candidacy in the upcoming by-election for the Tanjung Piai parliamentary seat in Johor, which used to be a traditional stronghold for the party. President Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong
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Gobind: Gov’t to establish PSC to curb social media abuse
SUBANG JAYA: A parliamentary select committee will be set up to curb social media abuse, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said it was one of the proposals that have been put forward and the ministry is
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Dr M: Malaysia is committed on conservation, environmental protection
NEW YORK: Prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia takes its commitment to conservation seriously and is proud to be a signatory to an extensive list of global treaties on conservation, wildlife, forestry and the environment. He also said
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No more cheque, cash payment fees for credit card, financing repayments
KUALA LUMPUR: Banks will now cease charging fees for cheque and cash payments for credit card and financing repayments over the counter and at Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), said the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM). “Currently, certain customer segments
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