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Lim Guan Eng files appeal over quantum of damages in Zuraida defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng has filed a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Shah Alam High Court’s decision concerning the quantum of damages awarded in his defamation suit. Lim won
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DPM Zahid: Immediate action needed against attempts to topple government
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Immediate action must be taken against any party that tries to topple the government to ensure that political stability is not affected, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said efforts to
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Anwar chairs meeting with Public Service Dept management during Ramadan programme
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time with about 400 staff of the Public Service Department (JPA) during its Ihya’ Ramadan programme. Anwar arrived at 11.25am and was welcomed by Chief Secretary to the
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Anwar says awaiting AG’s report before commenting on Azam Baki shareholding issue
PUTRAJAYA, March 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that he is still waiting for a report from the Attorney General before making any further statements regarding the issue involving the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption
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FGV’S new CEO to be appointed from professional ranks, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The appointment of a new FGV Holdings Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) will involve professional candidates to fill the vacancy following the resignation of Fakhrunniam Othman, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Police say scam syndicate moved to Labuan to avoid detection, 13 arrested
LABUAN, March 6 — Labuan police have crippled an online scam syndicate with the arrest of 13 Chinese nationals operating from a double-storey house near Pulau Buah here. Labuan police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim said the suspects were arrested
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Court allows FashionValet’s Vivy Yusof, husband Fadzarudin temporary access to passports for Haj visa arrangements
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Sessions Court here today granted FashionValet Sdn Bhd founder Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar temporary release of their international passports to facilitate visa arrangements for their Haj pilgrimage. Judge
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Forgive, forget, rejoin: This Ramadan, Zahid says Umno will welcome back former members who were expelled or suspended
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today announced that the party is opening its doors unconditionally to former members and new supporters, framing the move as a gesture of reconciliation during Ramadan. He said
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ETS ridership jumped 72pc during Chinese New Year travel period, says KTMB
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) recorded a 72 per cent increase in passenger numbers for its Electric Train Service (ETS) during this year’s Chinese New Year period. In a statement today, KTMB said that from
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‘Sick’ RTM complex project in Bintulu revived after retender exercise, says deputy minister
BINTULU, March 6 — Construction of the Department of Broadcasting Malaysia (RTM) complex in Bintulu, previously categorised as a sick project, has resumed after undergoing a retender exercise, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said the RM17.77 million
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