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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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The story behind PJ New Town’s five-storey tall big bird
PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 — Standing almost five storeys tall, a stoic owl keeps watch over Petaling Jaya New Town. Those who frequent the area will know it’s not a real bird but a striking mural of a great horned
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Man held for torching Johor Bahru City Council truck after car was towed
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 17 — Police arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a tow truck owned by the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) last Friday at the vehicle storage depot at Lot 1, Johor Bahru Waterfront. Johor Bahru
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Bukit Aman to resubmit Zara Qairina investigation paper to AGC tomorrow, says CID chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The investigation paper into the death of Form 1 student Zara Qairina Mahathir from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha Limauan in Papar, Sabah will be referred back to the Attorney General’s Chambers
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Spirit of unity on show, says Chow Kon Yeow, as 40,000 attend Asean Navies’ City Parade in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 — The Asean Navies’ City Parade (ANCP), held in conjunction with the state government’s Hari Buletin 4.0 celebration at Padang Kota Lama today, attracted over 40,000 visitors. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the collaboration with
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Fahmi steps in to help Pantai Dalam fire victims, pledges to cover housing relocation costs
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will bear the relocation costs of 14 families affected by the recent fire in Pantai Dalam to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) People’s Housing Project (PPR) units
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Show pride and fly the flag, not fear, Fahmi tells Malaysians as anxiety spreads over Jalur Gemilang
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysians must not be afraid to raise the Jalur Gemilang this Merdeka month despite attempts by a small group to sow fear, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today. He urged the public not to be
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