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Sarawak Leaders Triple Their Salaries

Wong_Soon_Koh-FMTKUCHING: A recently passed Bill will see all 71 assemblymen and state Cabinet members in Sarawak enjoying a 300% increment in their monthly remuneration.

 

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Sosilawati's Murder Trial: Verdict Out Tomorrow

The late Datuk Sosilawati LawiyaSHAH ALAM: T. Thilaiyalagan, who is one of the accused in the Banting murder trial, did not know or meet any of the four victims before the alleged incident. His counsel Gurbachan Singh told the High Court here there was no reason for him to commit the murders knowing that the consequence would be the death penalty.

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Local Boy In California Designs Vololights To Revolutionise Motorcycle Safety

Vololights is the brainchild of a Malaysian engineer based in San Diego. Pic: GizmagKUALA LUMPUR: Vololights, the latest brake light technology that is getting automotive and motorcycle journalists excited in the United States, is the brainchild of a Malaysian engineer based in San Diego, California.

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Nong Chik To Sue Nurul Izzah

Raja Nong Chik is set to sue Nurul Izzah for allegedly defaming him and his familyKUALA LUMPUR: Lembah Pantai Umno chief Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin will be initiating legal action against Lembah Pantai member of parliament Nurul Izzah Anwar for defamation.

 

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'Education Ministry Restructure Within A Month'

PUTRAJAYA: The restructuring of the Education Ministry will be completed within a month following the merging of the former education and higher education ministries.

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Al-Arqam Still Active Overseas - Jamil Khir

KOTA BARU: The government has information that the banned Al-Arqam movement is still active in other countries, despite the recent arrests of several members, including Hatijah Aam, the ex-wife of its late founder, Ashaari Muhammad.

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Toddler Drowns In Pail of Water

The pail in the bathroom in which Mohamed Bilal Mohd Zawawi drowned at his home in Taman Putra Puteri, Permatang Badak, on Monday. (Inset) Bilal. Pic: Afif Abd Halim/NSTKUANTAN: Bank officer Mohamad Zawawi Husain and  his wife, Surianti Zahari, had moved into their rented home here in January with their three young children.

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Child Bride Enjoying Married Life

Nur Fazira serving drinks to husband Mohd Fahmi at his family home in Kampung Naga Lilit, Padang Serai, Kedah. The happy couple tied the knot last year. Pic: Mustafa Ahmad/The StarKULIM: Despite getting married at the tender age of 13 last year, Nur Fazira Saad and her now 20-year-old husband have no regrets.

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MCA's Tee On Leave From Party

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA's Tee Siew Kiong is on leave from the party with immediate effect following his controversial appointment as Johor executive councillor, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

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Probe Into Indelible Ink Issues

PETALING JAYA: The Election Com­mission has set up a task force to look into problems related to the use of indelible ink during the 13th general election.

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Bangladeshi Jailed For Raping Teen – And Wants To Wed Her

For illustration purposes onlyGEORGE TOWN: A Bangladeshi, who pleaded leniency for raping an underage, mentally retarded girl by saying that he intended to marry her, was jailed 15 years and ordered to be given 10 strokes of the rotan.

 

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Police Confirm Receiving Reports On Journos Being Assaulted

GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed receiving reports from two journalists who were allegedly assaulted when covering a gathering to seek the release of student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim in Jalan Sungai Dua Monday night.

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