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28,000 WORKERS UNPAID
MORE than 28,000 workers in Peninsular Malaysia have been short-changed a total of RM220 million in unpaid wages for the past five years — an average of nearly RM8,000 per person. Labour Peninsular Malaysia Department director-general Kamal Pardi said...
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AS EX-GENERALS CHARGED, NEW BOMBSHELL DROPS
THE former armed forces chief is accused of four counts of corruption involving RM3.75 million. The former army chief appears in court again to face two money laundering charges amounting to RM145,000. Later, activist Chegubard claims to have a...
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FORMER ARMY CHIEF CHARGED WITH GRAFT
40 years of military service won’t shield accused, says prosecutor MACC: Several ministries under probe for procurement leakages Tan Sri remanded over RM300m investment fraud in separate case
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PM SLAMS ‘SAKAU AND SONGLAP’ CULTURE Ex-armed forces chief Nizam to be charged tomorrow
Ex-army chief Hafizuddeain, wife to face money-laundering charges today
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END-TO-END EDUCATION REFORMS
THE National Education Plan 2026-2035 rolls out a raft of measures to strengthen the system from kindergarten to college. What sparked much discussion is the introduction of standardised tests to be administered in Year 4 from this year and Form 3 next...
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‘TRAITORS TO THE COUNTRY’
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has described those involved in corruption as traitors to the country for betraying the people’s trust. In a hard-hitting Royal Address at the opening of the current session of the 15th Parliament...
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BUILDING A STRONGER EDUCATION SYSTEM
THE National Education Development Plan 2026-2035, to be unveiled by the prime minister tomorrow, aims to upgrade schools and universities while equipping students with skills. The blueprint is flexible, fosters resilient nation-builders, and uses...
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PARASITE & STAR OPS: TOP MILITARY MEN WILL MARCH TO COURT
TWO senior armed forces officers recently arrested by the Malaysian AntiCorruption Commission have been identified as the main suspects in a case involving the misappropriation of funds. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said yesterday an...
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‘She’s a fighter’
THE family of Reeya Kaur Thandal are staying positive and praying that the first-year law student will recover from the serious head injuries she suffered in Monday’s blast at the HELP University cafeteria.
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Smooth start to school year in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu
THE 2026/2027 school session for almost a million students in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu got off to a smooth start yesterday. In Kedah, 345,259 students in 753 primary and secondary schools began the session. State Education director Abdul Rahim...
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Iran protests grow despite Internet blackout
IRAN was largely cut off from the outside world yesterday after authorities blacked out the Internet to curb expanding protests, with phone calls not reaching the country, flights cancelled and online Iranian news sites only intermittently...
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Maduro: I am not guilty, I have been kidnapped
OUSTED Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a court here on Monday, two days after being snatched by United States forces in a stunning raid on his home in...
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ROLLING OUT REFORMS
Separation of powers between public prosecutor and attorneygeneral will be the first bill to be tabled this year Freedom of Information Bill to be tabled this year New digital systems to boost public services
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PM slams US for ‘unlawful’ capture of Maduro
World leaders condemn US action V-P Delcy Rodriguez takes charge in Caracas, affirms that Maduro is ‘the only president’ Quiet streets in Venezuela, but migrants abroad celebrate
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‘COPS NEED SOSMA TO FIGHT SECURITY THREATS’
CRITICISMS of preventive laws miss the bigger picture, says the deputy inspector-general of police. Both he and criminologists urge the people to trust the force to do the right thing.
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Recognised as Malaysians at last
FOR 19-year-old Nur Shakila Ismail, receiving her MyKad after a lifetime without an identity document feels like stepping into a new world. She is one of seven siblings who did not have identity documents. As a result, all of them could not attend...
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HONING THE EMPLOYABILITY EDGE
■ Career prospects brightest in digital, technical and vocational, healthcare, and logistics disciplines, say industry observers ■ Entry-level hiring gaining pace
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PERIKATAN NASIONAL WIDENING CRACKS
■ Pas offers to lead PN but hopes Muhyiddin will continue to advise it ■ Youth wings of PN parties issue statement saying the supreme council must endorse new leaders. But, Pas Youth is not among the signatories ■ Pas stays out of Perlis exco
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Tearing at the seams?
■ Perlis tussle casts doubt on PN’s ability to govern country, say analysts ■ Sanusi wants Umno to take another look at Muafakat Nasional ahead of GE16
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PERLIS GETS NEW MB
Abu Bakar downplays rift between his party and Pas Ruler says MB appointed after careful consideration
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ARMY CHIEF PUT ON LEAVE
■ Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar goes on leave pending retirement as military chief; Admiral Tan Sri Zulhelmy Ithnain assumes his duties
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15 YEARS BEHIND BARS
DATUK Seri Najib Razak is also fined a total of RM13.4 billion for abuse of power and money laundering involving RM2.3 billion. In ending a gruelling seven-year trial, the court rejects the former PM’s longstanding ‘Arab donation’ defence and the claim...
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PROBE INTO MILITARY OFFICER GAINS TRACTION
MACC says several witnesses will be called in today after police provided crucial information that suggests elements of corruption. Investigators are also reviewing deposits into the officer’s account, as well as procurement documents obtained from the...
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NAJIB STAYS IN JAIL
■ Accuracy comes first, says deputy communications minister over Reuters’ erroneous flash on verdict ■ Supporters in tears, voice disappointment after court rejects ex-PM’s bid
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AROLLER-COASTER WEEK FOR NAJIB
THE jailed ex-PM’s legal saga will see more twists and turns this week as his bid to spend the rest of his sentence under house arrest will be decided today. A ruling in his favour is likely to spark another courtroom brawl as prosecutors plan to...
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MASSIVE RM1.5B DRUG HAUL
■ RM3.1 billion in drugs seized this year, 270 syndicates crippled
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‘Her silence set off alarm bells’
FRIENDS feared the worst when skincare distributor Suri Narudin, 53, could not be reached after failing to appear in Zurich for an annual gathering. Police say two men, including a 41-year-old with a criminal record, have been arrested over her...
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‘WORK FOR THE PEOPLE’
NEW ministers and deputy ministers take their oath of office before the king, who tells them to prioritise the people and ensure economic stability. The prime minister says the new cabinet lineup ensures continuity while including younger members to...
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NEW DRIVE
THE prime minister announces a cabinet reshuffle with 28 appointments and portfolio changes, including seven new ministers, eight new deputy ministers and 13 swaps. Two ministers are dropped. The changes aim to help the government work more smoothly,...
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Floods easing but weather alerts persist
ATOTAL of 697 people from 178 families remain housed at 15 active temporary relief centres nationwide up to 4pm yesterday, following floods, landslides and a large-scale fire in several states. According to the National Disaster Management Agency’s...
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A golden hug 10 years in the making
PEARLY Tan-M. Thinaah dug deep to complete a dramatic comeback and end Malaysia’s 10-year wait for women’s doubles gold at the SEA Games yesterday. The world No. 2 Malaysians were pushed to the limit in an 86-minute battle before subduing Indonesia’s...
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‘EXERCISE MAXIMUM RESTRAINT’
MALAYSIA called on Thailand and Cambodia to exercise “maximum restraint” and cease military action by 11pm yesterday. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had telephoned Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister...
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‘Animals have rights, too’
NOT clearing forests for new plantations is vital to curbing humanwildlife conflicts in Malaysia. In reiterating the country’s long-standing policy of not deforesting new areas for planting, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul...
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STATE RIGHTS: ‘DON’T GO OVERBOARD’
SULTAN of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed concern over the way some states amplify state rights, saying there must be an awareness of the broader national interest. He said the principles of sovereignty and self-governance were...
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VEGGIE BILLS SOAR
PRICES of most vegetables have surged up to threefold due to monsoon-triggered supply shortages, with farmers warning the higher costs could persist into next year. Consumer groups say the hikes reveal a larger problem — the lack of preparedness for a...
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‘STEP BACK FROM WAR’
■ Local commanders should consult each other to prevent hostilities from breaking out, says Mohamad ■ Thailand says it ordered air strikes on build-up of heavy weapons at border ■ Former Cambodian strongman Hun Sen accuses Thailand of being...
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BN TO MEET OVER MCA GROUSES
THE coalition will seek an amicable solution to MCA’s vow to quit if the cooperation with DAP continues in the 16th General Election. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong says his party has 'ideological differences' with DAP and is ready to beat...
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WHEN MPs GO MISSING
IF Parliament were a classroom, a row of diligent lawmakers would be collecting gold stars this year. But at the opposite end are a trio of senior political figures who stand out for their absenteeism. The New Straits Times’ (NST) analysis of the...
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Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin
▪ Thousands pay last respects as veteran Sabah politician is laid to rest ▪ By-elections to be held for Kinabatangan and Lamag seats ▪ Anwar leads tributes to outspoken parliamentarian
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MALAYSIA‚ S’PORE NOTCH UP WINS
THESE include a supplementary agreement on the Rapid Transit System Link, the opening of consulates in Sabah and Sarawak, and good progress on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Significant advances are also made towards resolving longstanding...
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Landslide closes Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing
UNDERGROUND water movement is believed to have triggered a landslide at Km45 of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Pos Blau around midnight on Tuesday. A section of the road gave way, forcing authorities to close it to all vehicles, including...
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Be nation-builders, king tells UPNM graduates
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged graduates of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) to view themselves as nation-builders, using the knowledge they have gained to promote the welfare of the community and to take on the...
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A VOTE FOR STABILITY
GRS’ messaging — steady leadership, strong federal ties and a pragmatic approach to MA63 — struck more than a chord with the people. Analysts also say the clear voter preference for Sabah-centric discourse and personalities means coalitions like BN and...
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King launches Maharani Freeport
MAHARANI Freeport, the country’s first duty-free energy port, is set to dominate one of the world’s busiest oil highways. It went into full commercial operations moments after its official launch by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia,...
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Unprecedented tropical storm ‘roaring’ across peninsula
TROPICAL Storm Senyar is expected to bring continuous rain over the next two days, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 50kph, as it moves towards the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general...
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28,000 displaced, 2 killed
TWO people have lost their lives as the monsoon continues to rage, displacing nearly 28,000 people. Both the victims were women and died in Kelantan. The latest occurred yesterday, when a 70-year-old travelling in a car with her 48-year-old daughter...
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TESTING TIME
■ Almost 23,000 evacuees n in seven states, with Kelantan, Perlis and Perak the worst hit ■ Thailand readies aircraft carrier n to boost flood response; UUM group stranded in Hat Yai grapples with dwindling supplies ■ PM lauds swift response by n...
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14,000 FLEE RISING WATERS
◼ Education Ministry to help stranded SPM candidates reach examination centres ◼ Pregnant woman braves Kota Baru floodwaters with son, sister ◼ KL landslide forces evacuation of Taman United, Seputeh flats
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MONSOON INUNDATION IN MALAYSIA, THAILAND
THE government is intensifying efforts to bring Malaysians stranded in flood-hit Hat Yai, Thailand, back home, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said around 4,000 Malaysians had been reported stranded in the city, but...
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GRS CONTESTING 55 SEATS
GABUNGAN Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced that the sixparty coalition will contest 55 seats in the Sabah General Election. He announced 51 candidates yesterday and said he would name the remaining today. Hajiji, who is...
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‘Hostilities remain’ at Thai-Cambodian border
THAILAND’S army said yesterday “hostilities still remain” with Cambodia, a day after Bangkok suspended the implementation of a United States-backed peace deal over a landmine blast that wounded four soldiers due to newly laid landmine. Thailand media...
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SABAH REVENUE ENTITLEMENT: CABINET TO DECIDE ON APPEAL TODAY, UPKO QUITS PH
THE prime minister says he is disinclined to appeal against a High Court order on the state’s constitutionally mandated share of tax revenue. However, Upko pulls out of PH over the issue, days after its leader quits the cabinet. Datuk Seri...
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‘Reject those who undermine inter-ethnic relations’
PEOPLE must never be made victims of political strife, especially when the nation’s energy and resources should be directed to more productive endeavours, said Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah. The sultan said that Allah has endowed...
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OLD‚ DIRTY AND DANGEROUS
MORE than 4.4 million vehicles aged over 20 years — most lacking modern safety features — remain active on Malaysian roads, posing serious risks to motorists and passengers alike. According to Road Transport Department (RTD) data, these vehicles make...
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Malaysian Media Council marks milestone, elects board at first AGM
Media Prima Bhd’s News and Current Affairs Division deputy group managing editor Farrah Naz Abd Karim, who is also New Straits Times group editor, is among those elected to the Malaysian Media Council’s board during its inaugural annual general meeting...
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‘PASTOR KOH‚ AMRI CASES INHERITED’
THE home minister will meet with Attorney-General’s Chambers officers for a full briefing on these legacy cases before determining the government’s next move. This follows the A-GC’s decision to appeal against the High Court ruling holding the...
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Sultan Ibrahim discusses govt policy with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, met Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday. He emphasised the importance of consistent government policies to ensure stability and...
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FINE-TUNING BUDI95
Drivers’ groups hail move as ‘bold and timely’ Regular cabbies say they deserve the same entitlement
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King arrives in Saudi Arabia
HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia arrived in Saudi Arabia yesterday for a four-day state visit to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation for the in- terest and benefit of the people and the two nations. The aircraft carrying...
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Nine seriously injured in knife attack on UK train
BRITISH police were investigating yesterday a mass stabbing on a London-bound train that left 10 people wounded, including nine critically, with two people arrested. The attack occurred on Saturday evening on the typically busy service between the...
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Extraordinary find in Melaka
The discovery of a wooden plank, believed to be a part of an ancient vessel, found in Pulau Melaka is expected to shed new light on the history and maritime activities in the area before Parameswara’s arrival. The extraordinary find, made during an...
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APEC’S TIME HAS COME
DATUK Seri Anwar Ibrahim takes the ‘progressive’ Asean narrative to a bigger platform. He tells Apec, a grouping that is in the vanguard of groundbreaking economic initiatives, to engage with Latin American and African nations to close the global...
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Trump, Xi calm trade war, strike tariff and rare earth deal
UNITED States President Donald Trump called yesterday’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping a “great success”, after the world’s top two economies agreed a deal to trim fentanylrelated tariffs and keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing. There was...
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‘RED LINE’ NOT CROSSED
INVESTMENT, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz counters allegations that Putrajaya ‘sold out’ the country by signing the US trade deal, which in fact safeguards Malaysia’s RM200 billion exports.
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ENDING ON A HIGH
■ Anwar defends Trump’s visit as it allowed him to discuss issues privately ■ US leader told Gaza deal not comprehensive enough and 19pc tariff too high, says PM ■ Malaysia hands over Asean chairmanship to Philippines ■ Govt will ensure US trade...
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47TH ASEAN SUMMIT AND RELATED SUMMITS HIGHLIGHTS
Anwar: Asean against external powers telling it what to do about South China Sea issues Trump touts trade deal, calls Malaysia ‘a great, very vibrant country’ Asean wants to develop medical supply stockpile with China, Japan and South Korea Brazil...
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ACCORD ON ALL FRONTS
MALAYSIA and the US enter into a groundbreaking trade agreement and elevate ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In parallel with this, the wheels of Asean diplomacy shift into high gear and notch big wins for the region. ■ Trump praises...
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INFLECTION POINT FOR ASEAN
Mohamad: Thai-Cambodia peace deal will be known as KL Accord Thai PM Anutin’s attendance at ceremony confirmed; Anwar and Trump to witness signing of peace deal Malaysia-US trade deal very close to completion, says Tengku Zafrul
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GATHERING MOMENTUM
WORLD leaders begin arriving for the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur against the backdrop of new superpower dynamics and trade tensions. But under Malaysia’s stewardship, the grouping looks forward with more purpose and is set to break new ground in...
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Key test for Asean centrality
THE detailed terms to end the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia are expected to be finalised within the next two days, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. During the Prime Minister’s Question Time session in the Dewan Rakyat...
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FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE ‘THRIVING’ IN MIDDLE EAST
FUGITIVE businessman Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, who has been on the run for more than two years, is believed to be living the high life in the Middle East. The son-in-law of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is wanted by the...
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‘Closed-door talks on key issues with Trump’
THE prime minister says the rights of Palestinians, trade and world peace will be on the agenda in the meeting with the US president, who has confirmed he will be at the Asean Summit next week.
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STRICTER HEALTH RULES FOR HAJ
▪ Travel agencies say new conditions are meant to ensure safety of pilgrims; some are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach ▪ Illnesses create conditions not conducive to smooth performance of haj, says veteran organiser
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