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MIC confirms talks with Perikatan as party weighs its future, president says its direction not decided by grudges
KOTA TINGGI, Aug 17 — MIC has confirmed informal discussions with Perikatan Nasional (PN) as the party considers its future direction outside the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition. MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran said its leadership is reviewing its trajectory
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Don’t play cops-and-judges over Jalur Gemilang issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The public has been reminded not to resort to vigilantism or unlawful actions against any party committing offences linked to the Jalur Gemilang flag, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said. All matters involving investigations,
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MCMC and police tracing TikTok user over fake forensic claims in Zara Qairina case
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Authorities are investigating a TikTok user who claimed to be a forensic surgeon in a ‘live’ broadcast discussing the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. According to Utusan Malaysia, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said checks
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MPs to allocate funds for Civil Defence uniforms from next year, says DPM Zahid
SHAH ALAM, Aug 16 — Starting next year, Members of Parliament will be asked to set aside part of their allocations for the purchase of uniforms for the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) in their respective constituencies. Deputy Prime Minister
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Sultan of Kedah’s elder sister dies
ALOR SETAR, Aug 16 — The elder sister of Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, Datuk Seri Tunku Sakinah Sultan Badlishah, died today. She was 95. According to the statement issued by the Comptroller of Kedah Royal
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Sultan Ibrahim warns against misuse of military honour badges
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has issued a stern reminder to members of the Malaysian Armed Forces about the correct wearing of honour berets and badges on military uniforms. Speaking at the 60th
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Don’t let salesmen decide Malaysia’s military buys
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to prioritise quality and practicality in military asset acquisitions, warning against purchases based solely on agents’ recommendations. Speaking at the 60th Anniversary Parade of
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‘Do we want to put our pilots in a flying coffin?’ King orders Defence Ministry to scrap Black Hawk purchase
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has directed the Defence Ministry to scrap plans to acquire ageing Black Hawk helicopters, warning against repeating past procurement mistakes that could jeopardise the safety of Malaysian Armed
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UUM lecturer faces bankruptcy after failing to pay RM400,000 defamation damages to Hannah Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Segambut Member of Parliament (MP) Hannah Yeoh has filed a bankruptcy notice against Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturer Dr Kamarul Zaman Yusoff for failing to pay her more than RM400,000 in damages and costs ordered
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High Court upholds conviction of Kuching teacher for sexually assaulting six students, orders jail time to run concurrently
KUCHING, Aug 15 — The High Court here yesterday dismissed the appeal of a boarding school counselling teacher convicted of sexually assaulting six male students, but ordered his prison terms to run concurrently for a total of 15 years. Judicial
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