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EC advice to potential candidates for Rantau by-election
KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) today advised potential candidates for the Rantau state by-election in Negri Sembilan to familiarise themselves with the nomination form by filling it and making the necessary checks much earlier. EC chairman Azhar Azizan Harun
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Trump declares ‘complete exoneration’ after Mueller report finds no collusion
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump declared yesterday that he had been completely exonerated after his campaign was cleared of colluding with Russia in the 2016 election, in a major boost for his re-election hopes. The long-awaited final report of Special
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Muhammad Shafee to file application to set aside contempt charge
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah intends to file an application to set aside the leave obtained from the High Court to initiate committal proceedings against him over his media statement in relation to former prime minister Datuk
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Govt committed to channel police allocation – Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has given his commitment that the government will continue to channel all allocations needed by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) even though it involves additional cost. The Prime Minister said this was to ensure
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At least six people wounded in rocket attack on central Israel
The Israeli military says a rocket was launched early Monday from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. Local media reported at least six people were wounded. The apparent attack comes 10 days after rockets were fired towards Israel’s densely populated commercial
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ED arrests Zakir Naik’s close aide; fresh charge sheet soon
New Delhi: Enforcement Directorate arrested one Najmudin Sathak on charges of assisting Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in money laundering and transfer of funds. The ED is poised to seize about 14 properties in Jammu and Kashmir belonging to Pakistan-based
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Return home, clear your name, Jho Low
GEORGE TOWN: Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, has been urged to return to Malaysia to clear his name in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, says a family acquaintance turned state lawmaker. “It is not
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Water at Air Itam dam good for another 48 days
GEORGE TOWN: The Air Itam dam has sufficient raw water to meet the needs of the Air Itam township, Paya Terubong valley and surrounding areas for another 48 days. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the effective capacity of the
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MCMC advises Facebook, Instagram users to change passwords
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has advised Facebook and Instagram users to change their passwords if they have been informed that their passwords are in the format which can be read by Facebook employees. In a
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Pakistan sends subtle messages to India
ISLAMABAD — The annual Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, held on a rainy March 23, showcased the country’s military arsenal in a big way to allies, while sending clear but distinct messages to India and the United States. The
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