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World
Haiti transitional government to vote for president on Tuesday
(Reuters) - Haiti's transition council on Saturday said it will vote for the country's next president on Tuesday as part of efforts to bring the Caribbean country under control amid rampant gang violence.
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Nation
‘Najib believed shell company was owned by Saudi Arabia’
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak believed that the shell company, Blackstone Asia Real Estate Partners, that received millions in funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) which subsequently flowed into his personal bank account, was either controlled or owned by the government of Saudi Arabia, the High Court heard yesterday.
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Beyond boundaries
Ties across the Causeway – from contentious to cosy
Bilateral relations with Singapore have evolved but with a new prime minister taking over, the Malaysian side should not forget that disputes over outstanding issues are a true test of good faith between neighbours.
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Nation
It has been a brew-tea-ful century
GEORGE TOWN: The story of a traditional tea house here that is older than the nation provides a snapshot of an immigrant’s life in the early 20th century.
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On The Line
Tun Hanif Omar’s little-known legacy in badminton and shooting
THERE was a time in the early 1980s that when star shuttler Datuk Misbun Sidek decided to do the disappearing act and refused to be found – even the Inspector General of Police could not track him down!
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Nation
Little love for M’sian caregivers
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is becoming an aged nation but low pay for a high-pressure job could see the caregivers we need leaving for greener pastures.
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Focus
A ‘Vietnam war’ moment?
It has been half a century since the humbling of the world’s mightiest military, the United States army, by Vietnamese guerilla warriors.
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Focus
The need for student autonomy
Universities should be a safe place to exercise important critical thinking rather than simply accepting ideas.
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Nation
Barisan returning favour by backing Pakatan this round
HULU SELANGOR: After receiving support from Pakatan Harapan component parties in recent by-elections, it is now time for Barisan Nasional to return the favour in the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election.
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Badminton
Debutant shows nerves of steel to prevail after being thrust into action
CHENGDU: Singles shuttler Justin Hoh has the attributes to succeed at the highest level if his debut showing in the Thomas Cup Finals is anything to go by.
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Badminton
World champs Min-hyuk-Seung-jae eye quick rebound after recent hiccups
CHENGDU: South Korea’s Kang Min-hyuk-Seo Seung-jae (pic) have warned their rivals that they will not stay down for long after experiencing a dip in form.
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Musings
Walking the talk
We should do as we preach and be kind to others, especially those taking refuge in our country, says the writer. There is nothing to lose.
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Nation
Higher stakes in KKB
HULU SELANGOR: Two candidates have disrupted what was expected to be a duel between coalitions representing the government and the Opposition, as there are now three parties and four personalities vying for the Kuala Kubu Baharu state seat in the May 11 by-election.
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Badminton
Jun Hao shows other singles can also step up besides Zii Jia
CHENGDU: Never count shuttler Leong Jun Hao out in a team event no matter the odds.
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Nation
MACC currently probing dad – not us, say Dr M’s sons
KUALA LUMPUR: Two sons of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad have clarified that they are not the subject of a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigation.
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Nation
Sombre 90th RMN anniversary following tragic crash
KUALA LUMPUR: The 90th Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) anniversary was marked in a sombre manner following Tuesday’s helicopter tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 RMN officers and personnel.
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Focus
Green youth for the future
The youth of this generation are more aware than ever of the complexities and challenges of climate change.
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Nation
Usim Palestine PhD student aces exam amid turmoil
SEREMBAN: Despite enduring the destruction of his hometown amid Israeli aggression in Gaza, Palestine, Abdallah Abuajwa, 40, a PhD student at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) persevered with unwavering determination and triumphed in his qualifying examination held online on Friday.
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