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Govt committed to channel police allocation – Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has given his commitment that the government will continue to channel all allocations needed by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) even though it involves additional cost. The Prime Minister said this was to ensure
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Zakir Naik used funds meant for Muslims’ welfare, accumulated RM113m in assets
PUCHONG: Controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik has allegedly amassed assets worth Rs193 crore (RM113mil) by diverting funds and donations received from Muslim countries that were meant for the “welfare of Muslims”, says a foreign news report. Indian based English daily,
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At least six people wounded in rocket attack on central Israel
The Israeli military says a rocket was launched early Monday from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. Local media reported at least six people were wounded. The apparent attack comes 10 days after rockets were fired towards Israel’s densely populated commercial
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ED arrests Zakir Naik’s close aide; fresh charge sheet soon
New Delhi: Enforcement Directorate arrested one Najmudin Sathak on charges of assisting Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik in money laundering and transfer of funds. The ED is poised to seize about 14 properties in Jammu and Kashmir belonging to Pakistan-based
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Return home, clear your name, Jho Low
GEORGE TOWN: Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, has been urged to return to Malaysia to clear his name in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, says a family acquaintance turned state lawmaker. “It is not
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Water at Air Itam dam good for another 48 days
GEORGE TOWN: The Air Itam dam has sufficient raw water to meet the needs of the Air Itam township, Paya Terubong valley and surrounding areas for another 48 days. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the effective capacity of the
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MCMC advises Facebook, Instagram users to change passwords
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has advised Facebook and Instagram users to change their passwords if they have been informed that their passwords are in the format which can be read by Facebook employees. In a
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Pakistan sends subtle messages to India
ISLAMABAD — The annual Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad, held on a rainy March 23, showcased the country’s military arsenal in a big way to allies, while sending clear but distinct messages to India and the United States. The
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Najib mocks Mujahid over Nurul Izzah’s criticism on Dr Mahathir
PUCHONG: Former premier Najib Razak took a pot shot at Minister in Prime Minister’s Department in charge of Islamic Affairs Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof by questioning whether the present government is going through a period filled with turbulence and chaos.
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Thailand’s pro-army party leads in election; results delayed
BANGKOK: A pro-military party was leading in Thailand’s first election since a 2014 coup, with the unofficial result delayed until Monday afternoon likely to indicate whether junta chief Prayuth Chan-Ocha can gain enough seats to remain prime minister. The Election
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