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Disappointed, not stifling freedom of expression over palm oil brouhaha
In light of an international primary school putting up a play critical of the palm oil industry, I would like to clarify that my criticism was not an attempt to stifle freedom of expression in that school, but to express disappointment
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Yeo: Gov’t to wipe out illegal factories in Pasir Gudang
KUALA LUMPUR: The government aims to shut down all illegal factories in Pasir Gudang, Johor in a joint operation this month. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment, And Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said this at the Parliament today, adding that
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Anti-palm oil play: Engage, not impose your views on kids
I am very disturbed by the Education Ministry’s decision to investigate an international school for staging an anti-palm oil performance by students, following a complaint made by Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok. I do not think the issue has a
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Sarikei woman delivers baby on express boat
SARIKEI: A 22-year-old woman was forced to deliver her baby on a bench at the Express Boat Terminal II at Jalan Wharf last night as the main exit was locked. Sarikei Fire and Rescue chief Mahmudin Narudin said the woman
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Irfan Wafiy suffers from Myokymia after exposure to pollution
KUALA LUMPUR: Irfan Wafiy Idham Wazir, 12, prior to this was very active running and swimming and was free to do anything to enjoy his childhood. Now, his every movement was limited after he was confirmed to be suffering from
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Emphasize on technical skills not university degrees
KUALA LUMPUR: Human Resources Minister M Kulasegaran urged Malaysian Indians to put more emphasis on technical skills over degree certificates in a bid to gain employment. “In the urban sector, I hope that the less fortunate takes up any opportunities
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PKR boots out Haziq
PETALING JAYA: Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz has been booted out by PKR, three weeks after publicly claiming that he and allegedly Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, who is PKR deputy president, were the two men in a viral sex video.
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Maszlee assures enough varsity seats for STPM holders
KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Maszlee Malik today assured that the additional 15,000 seats for the ministry’s matriculation programme will not affect the intake of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) holders to the first-degree programmes at public universities. He said
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Ku Nan said RM2 mil meant as political donation
KUALA LUMPUR: The RM2 million deposited into Tadmansori Holdings Sdn Bhd’s account was meant as a political donation, said its group chief operating officer Datuk Mohd Hasbi Jaafar. Testifying at the High Court, Hasbi said the matter was relayed to
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Ex-SRC director shocked over company’s secret bank account
KUALA LUMPUR: Prosecution witness Datuk Suboh Md Yassin dropped his jaw in shock when shown details of a bank account registered in the company name at the trial involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and SRC International. The
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