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Bung bills Sabah polls Umno’s ‘final battle’ to reclaim state power
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has billed the coming 17th state election as the party’s “final battle” to win back the state government for Barisan Nasional (BN). According to national daily Berita Harian,
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Container inspector dies after being struck by forklift in Banting
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — A container inspector was killed after being struck by a forklift at a company premises in Banting on Thursday. The accident happened at about 3.14pm as the man was standing in front of a container
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WhatsApp leak exposes student witness, disrupts Zara Qairina inquest
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 19 — The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir was disrupted today after a student witness’s statement was leaked. Lawyer Datuk Ram Singh said the witness’s personal details, including her name, address and identification
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Malaysia to exempt some Palestinian farm and food products from customs duties, Tengku Zafrul say
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Malaysia has agreed in principle to exempt some Palestinian agricultural and food products from customs duties, the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. “Malaysia stands firmly behind Palestine to help
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Saifuddin urges Malaysians to ensure MyKad chip works for targeted petrol subsidy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has urged the public to check their MyKads and ensure the chip is functioning well. According to him, the targeted subsidy for RON95 petrol can only be enjoyed
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Ex-technician remanded for torching family home, injuring father in Muar
MUAR, Sept 19 — A former technician has been remanded for seven days on suspicion of setting fire to his family home and injuring his father. The Muar Magistrate’s Court granted a remand order against the 32-year-old suspect, who is
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16-year-old dies after car accident in Kampung Lajau, Labuan
LABUAN, Sept 19 — A 16-year-old boy was killed, while three others were injured, in a road accident involving a Perodua Axia in Kampung Lajau near here early today. The victim, identified as Muhammad Shazlan, was trapped in the back
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Police to charge eight men over Kampung Sungai Baru clash that injured Dang Wangi chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Police will seek to charge eight men over an altercation in Kampung Sungai Baru on September 11 that left Dang Wangi District Police Chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman injured. Deputy Kuala Lumpur Police Chief DCP
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Anwar invites new Thai PM Anutin to Malaysia to boost bilateral ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to visit Malaysia after he officially assumes his duties. Anwar, in a Facebook post, said the invitation was extended to
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Anwar says Malaysia held further talks with Thai and Cambodian leaders over border tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Malaysia has held further talks on the tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar stated that the talks took place yesterday with the leaders of both countries. “Yesterday I
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