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Police will investigate alleged Jalur Gemilang violations professionally and responsibly
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that police will investigate any offence involving the improper display of the Jalur Gemilang, professionally and responsibly. He said that if investigations reveal malicious intent, appropriate legal
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Malaysian Army foils illegal entry attempt at Sungai Golok, 10 Myanmar nationals handed to police
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) detained 10 Myanmar nationals attempting to cross Sungai Golok illegally into Malaysia from Thailand. A statement from TDM’s 2nd Infantry Division yesterday said the undocumented migrants (PATI) comprised four men and
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Anwar warns against exploiting deaths of Zara Qairina and other alleged bully victims for politics
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties not to turn the death of any bullying victim into a political weapon. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that using the death of a
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Kedah authorities bust diesel smuggling attempt by Thai woman in modified pickup
ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) arrested a Thai woman for trying to smuggle diesel using a vehicle with a Malaysian registration number plate at a petrol station in Kuala Nerang on
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KL man appeals for help after wife and son disappear, boy misses 10th birthday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — A sales manager is pleading for his wife and 10-year-old son, who have been missing since July 25, to return or contact him immediately due to concerns for their safety. Muhammad Paul David Arikhersamy, 39,
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Motorcyclist killed at Nibong Tebal road repair site, Penang DOSH issues safety orders
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 18 — The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued two notices following a fatal accident on Jalan Air Lintas, believed to have occurred while a contractor was repairing a section of road that
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MIC says talks with Perikatan won’t affect support for Anwar’s unity government until end of term
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — MIC has reportedly said that its informal discussions for political cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN) does not mean it will jump over the current political aisle. Malaysiakini cited its secretary-general Datuk S Ananthan saying that the
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PM Anwar extends aid to cancer patient and retired soldier in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented donations to stage-four nasal cancer patient Mohd Sharul Ikmal and retired soldier Pak Nik Soh, who is nearly blind from optic nerve complications. The aid was handed
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Dog euthanised following severe abuse in Krubong, police hunt suspects
MELAKA, Aug 18 — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in providing information regarding a shocking case of animal abuse at the Krubong industrial area, where a dog was found severely injured, with parts of its body and head stripped
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Shahelmey may defend Tanjung Keramat under GRS, but questions linger over Putatan seat
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — Umno renegade Datuk Shahelmey Yahya will likely defend his Tanjung Keramat state seat in the coming elections under a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) ticket, raising questions as to what will happen to his Putatan parliamentary
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