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PUCHONG: The Primary Industries Ministry has terminated the services of Muhammad Haziq Abdul Aziz effective June 18. In a statement, the ministry said it was not satisfied with Haziq’s response to the show-cause letter issued last week. “The ministry wishes
Read MoreMH17: Moscow denies involvement in shooting down the aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR: The Russian government today dismissed allegations by the Dutch Joint Investigation Team (JIT) that its soldiers were responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 over Ukraine. In a statement, the Russian embassy in Kuala Lumpur
Read MoreSex video: No need for Azmin to go on leave, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: There is no need for Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to go on leave pending police probe on the authenticity of the sex video implicating him, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today. “Why? The
Read MoreMH17: Dr M rejects JIT’s findings, claims conspiracy against Russia
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today dismissed the Dutch government’s decision to charge three Russians and a Ukrainian with murder over the downing of flight MH17, describing it as a political conspiracy against Russia. He also said that
Read MorePerak kicks off Food Bank in schools to tackle food wastage
IPOH: With the aim of tackling food wastage, the State government today launched the ‘Perak Food Bank’ programme that will initially involve 111 primary schools in the Kinta Utara and Kinta Selatan districts here. State Social Welfare, Women Development, Family
Read MoreMH17: Families of deceased awaiting justice
KUALA LUMPUR: Family members of those onboard the doomed Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight voiced their gratitude following a report yesterday that exposed the four main suspects who had allegedly shot down the plane in July 2014 over rebel-held eastern Ukraine,
Read MoreI didn’t blackmail Anwar and Johari, says book author
PUCHONG: Yahaya Ismail, the author of the book ‘Mengapa Anwar Tidak Boleh Jadi PM’ (Why Anwar Cannot Be Prime Minister) denied allegations of extortions and blackmail against PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sungai Petani MP Johari Abdul. He
Read MoreFinally Rosmah’s solar project graft trial to be heard in High Court
PUTRAJAYA: The corruption trial of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, over the Sarawak solar project cases will be heard in the High Court. This follows Rosmah’s decision to withdraw her appeal
Read MoreTwo teenagers injured in a gang fight over girl
KUANTAN: A misunderstanding over a girl is believed to be the cause of a fight involving a group of teenagers at the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Sungai Isap, yesterday. Kuantan district police chief ACP Mohamad Noor Yusof
Read MorePKR Youth not calling for Haziq’s axing
PUCHONG: PKR Youth is not calling for the sacking of Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz, contrary to the calls made by the wing’s vice chief, Mohd Nazree Yunos, said youth chief Ahmad Syukri Che Ab Razab. “PKR Youth refutes the statement
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