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US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt
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- US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The US Justice Department has added a charge of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon to the case against the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington Hilton last month.
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- Handwritten letters in a 40-year-old pen pal relationship still goes on strong
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Watch how an Associated Press reporter remains faithful in writing letters to her pen pal Molly Nunns in New Zealand even after 40 years.
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- Elderly driver in PJ fatal crash released on police bail due to health reasons
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- An elderly driver arrested following a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist in Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday (May 5) has been released on police bail due to health reasons.
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- Court fixes July 7 for mention of former ATM officers' cases
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has set July 7 for the mention of corruption and criminal breach of trust cases involving former Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation chief Datuk Mohd Razali Alias and Armed Forces’ Joint Forces Headquarters chief of staff Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis.
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- Driver in Batu Pahat crash that killed eight-year-old remanded for three days
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A Magistrate's Court in Batu Pahat, Johor, has granted a three-day remand order against a 60-year-old man to assist investigations into a fatal road accident involving a primary school pupil in Parit Sulong.
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- Eight detained in probe over frozen Padini bank accounts
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Eight individuals have been detained to assist with investigations into the freezing of several bank accounts belonging to clothing retailer Padini Holdings Bhd and its subsidiaries.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the investigation was ongoing, with statements already recorded from 10 individuals, while another 15 people would be tracked down to assist the probe.
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- MACC vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds
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- 5 days ago
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- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)
vowed on Wednesday (May 6) to recover more high-value artwork linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal after putting four recently retrieved works on display at its headquarters in Putrajaya.
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- Teen driver claims trial to hit-and-run case that killed cyclist
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A teenager has pleaded not guilty to driving recklessly in a hit-and-run case, which killed a cyclist on May 1.
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- MACC to propose charging two involved in RM1.1bil semiconductor deal, says Azam
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has proposed charging two individuals in connection with its investigation into the RM1.1bil semiconductor investment deal involving the Economy Ministry and a UK-based firm, says chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said statements have been recorded from 22 witnesses, including former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and his former aide, James Chai.
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- Ten civilian sailors die in Hormuz, US urges against vetoes in UN resolution
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- 5 days ago
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- Ten civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 5.
He also called a US-proposed United Nations resolution demanding Iran stop attacks and laying mines in the strait a test of the utility of the UN and urged China and Russia not to repeat vetoes.
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- Spain confirms to receive hantavirus-linked cruise ship in Canary Islands
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Spanish government on May 5 said it will receive the MV Hondius cruise ship with hantavirus cases in the Canary Islands.
Six passengers were transferred from the ship docked at the Praia port in Cape Verde to a boat and three of them infected with the virus were evacuated in two air ambulances.
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- Operation to protect ships out of Hormuz strait pauses pending signing of deal with Iran
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump on May 5 said the operation to guide and protect commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom" by the US military, will be paused for a short period to see whether an agreement can be finalised and signed, although the naval blockade of Iranian ships will remain in force.
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- Thailand terminates agreement with Cambodia on disputed maritime territorial claims
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Thailand’s Cabinet on May 5 approved the termination of a 2001 Memorandum of Understanding with Cambodia that was supposed to provide a bilateral framework on resolving overlapping maritime territorial claims.
Cambodia said it regretted the decision but would cooperate on continuing to resolve the issue.
The two governments had in 2001 signed the agreement, called MOU 44, to peacefully pursue maritime boundary delimitation and provide a framework for jointly managing marine resources in accordance with international law but they failed to make any progress after five rounds of talks over the past two decades.
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- Pentagon: US 'not looking for a fight' with operation to protect ships from Iran
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The US Pentagon said on May 5 that its Project Freedom to protect commercial ships from the Iranian threat in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary and Washington is not looking for a fight.
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- Motorcyclist killed after out-of-control car hits him in PJ
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a car in an accident along Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya on Tuesday (May 5) afternoon.
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- Rafizi concludes second day of MACC questioning, to be continued tomorrow
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) continued recording the statement of former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli for a second day on Tuesday (May 5) to assist in investigations into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation involving a RM1.1bil investment deal.
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- Foreign petrol station worker fined RM10,000 for using lost MyKads to buy Budi95 petrol
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur has fined a Bangladeshi petrol station worker RM10,000 for possessing and using two MyKads to purchase Budi Madani RON95 subsidised petrol.
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- May 5 | What did US and Iran say about Iran war over past 24 hours
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on May 4 said the United States is fully in control of the Strait of Hormuz through its blockade of Iranian shipping and that the new US Navy operation to guide shipping through the strategic waterway will bring oil prices down.
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- Agriculture Department assistant director charged with 11 counts of receiving RM56,200
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A principal assistant director of a Putrajaya Agriculture Department division pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (May 5) to 11 charges of receiving RM56,200 from two company directors connected with his official duties, three years ago.
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- WHO: Some human-to-human transmission suspected on hantavirus ship
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- There may be some human-to-human transmission happening between close contacts on board the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday (May 5).
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- Two men die, four injured in accident at Kuala Krai junction
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Two men, namely a person with disabilities and a senior citizen, died while four others were injured in an accident involving two vehicles at the Simpang Tiga Manik Urai Lama junction in Kuala Krai,, Kelantan on Tuesday (May 5) morning.
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- Border agency set to expand ranks, move towards armed capability
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) is set to expand its ranks through its Malaysian Border Guard (MBG) initiative, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said the government has allocated funds to enable the recruitment of up to 200 MBG personnel, consisting of Armed Forces veterans, this year.
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- Is the UK's traditional fish and chips supper under threat?
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Crisp golden batter, flaky white fish and freshly fried chips remain at the heart of one of Britain’s most recognisable meals. But for many fish and chips businesses like Brockley’s Rock in south east London are concerned about the sharp hike in costs over recent years.
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- Air Force told to intensify cloud seeding in dry northern states
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Air Force has been instructed to intensify cloud seeding operations in the northern region to address the prolonged dry spell affecting, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said northern states like Kedah have experienced an unusually long dry season, which is causing difficulties for plantations and padi farmers.
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- Nothing to hide, says Rafizi as he is quizzed for second consecutive day
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli was called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for questioning again on Tuesday (May 5). Rafizi arrived at the MACC headquarters in the morning to continue to have his statement recorded in relation to the MACC probe into a RM1.1bil chipmaking venture.
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- Police report against Chegubard was for 'slanderous, intolerable remarks', says Loke
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the police report against Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, was for allegedly defamatory remarks linking him to the crisis in Negri Sembilan.
Loke said Chegubard’s remarks were slanderous and intolerable.
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- Local councils, states told to cut petty traders' rent to ease cost pressures
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The government wants local authorities and state governments to reduce rental rates for small businesses, particularly hawkers and petty traders, to ease rising cost pressures.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this follows growing concerns over the financial strain faced by small-scale traders, many of whom operate from premises owned by local councils and government-linked agencies.
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- 24-hour Aerotrain services expected to resume by end of month, says Loke
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Round the clock Aerotrain services at the KL International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1) are expected to resume by the end of the month, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said all tests have been completed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, with the full report being prepared for the Land Public Transport Agency.
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- Passenger screening to take just a few seconds with MyNIISe, says Saifuddin
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The implementation of the National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) at all entry points nationwide from this September is expected to reduce passenger processing time to between four and five seconds.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the system, which will replace the existing Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs), would serve as a key catalyst in strengthening border control.
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- Family of Teoh Beng Hock seeks court order to open murder probe
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The family of the late Teoh Beng Hock has filed a judicial review application seeking to compel authorities to open a murder investigation into his death,17 years after he fell from the 14th floor of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam on July 16, 2009.
His brother Teoh Meng Kee, father Teoh Leong Hwee and mother Teng Shuw filed the application on April 17, naming the Inspector-General of Police, the Criminal Investigation Department director, the police and the Attorney General as respondents.
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- Myanmar man charged with murdering ex-wife
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- An unemployed Myanmar national, Aung Tun Ngwa, 26, was charged at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (May 5) with murdering his ex-wife, Merry Yet Ngwa, 33, in front of a condominium block in Taman Setapak Indah Jaya on April 23.
No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
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- Fireworks factory reduced to rubble in China blast that kills 21
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Firefighters said on May 5 that their operation had been completed to douse a fire at a major fireworks factory in Changsha city in China's Hunan province caused by an explosion at about 4.40pm on May 4.
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- New travel passes target airport workers, civil servants in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, says Loke
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Those working at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of the KL International Airport (KLIA) as well as Putrajaya and Cyberjaya can now enjoy cheaper daily commutes following the launch of several monthly travel passes by Express Rail Link.
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- PM: Govt to advance RM48mil in ploughing, harvest incentives to farmers
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The government has agreed to provide advance financing for the ploughing and harvest incentive following farmers' concerns over rising operational costs, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the decision was made at the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting on Tuesday (May 5), taking into account farmers' need to rent machinery while ensuring ploughing continues without disruption.
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- Pakatan, Barisan leaders to meet on Negri situation, says Saifuddin
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Leaders from Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional are set to meet on Tuesday (May 5) to discuss several issues, including the political situation in Negri Sembilan, says Pakatan secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Saifuddin confirmed that the meeting will be held in Putrajaya following internal discussions within the coalition.
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- Indigenous protesters arrive in La Paz after 1,000km march over land law
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Dozens of Indigenous people and peasant farmers entered central La Paz on Monday (May 4) after a 25-day, 1,000-kilometre march from Bolivia's northern department of Pando, demanding the repeal of Law 1720, which they said threatened the legal security of their land.
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- Govt agency director, company manager remanded five days over false claims
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Two women, a government agency director linked to the construction industry and a company manager, aged 41 and 43, have been remanded until May 9 by the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (May 5) over suspected false claims totalling nearly RM15,000.
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- Cruise passengers appeal for help after suspected hantavirus outbreak
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Medics were working on Monday (May 4) to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa, officials said.
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- Three killed after small plane crashes into building in southeastern Brazil
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A small airplane carrying five people crashed into a building on Monday (May 4) in the city of Belo Horizonte, killing three.
Firefighters said the pilot and co-pilot died at the scene, while three passengers were rescued in critical condition and taken to hospital.
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- Two killed, multiple injuries after car hits bystanders in Leipzig
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Two people were killed and three others seriously injured on Monday (May 4) after a car drove into a pedestrian zone in the eastern German city of Leipzig.
Police arrested the driver, a 33-year-old German man.
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- 29-year-old accountant appointed new Undang of Sungei Ujong
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Waris Klana Hulu Muhammad Faris Johari has been named the 11th Undang of Sungei Ujong.
In a statement, Waris Nan Tua Klana Hulu Orang Kaya Datuk Laksamana Shaharumzaman Abdul Malek, Ibu Soko-Ibu Soko Klana Hulu and Waris-waris Klana Hulu said the ceremony took place at Telaga Undang on April 22.
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- Unemployed man claims trial to possessing over 550 litres of diesel without licence
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- An unemployed man claimed trial at the Butterworth Sessions Court on Tuesday (May 5) to a charge of possessing 556.5 litres of diesel without a licence.
Heah Ban How, 44, pleaded not guilty before Judge Roslan Hamid to possessing the diesel found in a modified fuel tank of a lorry at a company premises in Valdor, Sungai Bakap, on April 29, 2026.
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- Secret Service says it exchanged gunfire with armed suspect near White House
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The U.S. Secret Service said on Monday (May 4) its officers confronted an armed and "suspicious individual" near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement.
The incident led to a brief lockdown at the White House.
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- Modi hails BJP’s state poll wins, vows action on migration
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday (May 4), expanding its influence and weakening its main rival half way into his third term in office.
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- New cross-border taxi services offer flexibility
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Newly enhanced cross-border taxi services between Malaysia and Singapore have allowed travellers to enjoy flexible drop-offs.
This convenience is welcomed by travellers who no longer had to switch cabs after crossing the Causeway.
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- Supporters celebrate as Vijay and Modi's parties set to gain big in Indian state elections
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Supporters of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the streets in early celebrations on May 4 as the leader’s Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to win two of four crucial state elections, while popular movie star Vijay looks on course to oust the ruling DMK party in Tamil Nadu.
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- Health Ministry seeks re-evaluation of proposed budget cuts, says Dzulkefly
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Health Ministry welcomes Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's statement that proposed cuts of RM3.04bil to its budget would not involve recruitment and the construction of clinics.
Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that he had instructed the Ministry's secretary-general to submit proposals on where cuts can be made.
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- Rafizi leaves MACC HQ after over nine hours, to return tomorrow
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters on Monday (May 4) after spending more than nine hours there to have his statement recorded.
When met by reporters outside, Rafizi said he had been called back to provide additional statements on May 5.
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- Ten M'sian activists safe in Istanbul, to continue in second wave of GSF mission
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Ten Malaysians involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0 humanitarian mission, who were previously held by Israeli forces in international waters, are now in stable health in Istanbul and are expected to take part in a reorganised second wave of the mission.
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- TAR UMT professor launches book based on PhD thesis
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- As Malaysia’s youth continue to play a larger role in the nation’s political landscape, a local professor has launched a new book that seeks to better understand what drives their engagement in real life.
Authored by Prof Datuk Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew, the book, titled “Engaging a Generation: Voting Intention and Political Participation Among Malaysian Millennials”, was launched recently at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT).
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