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3 years
Lando Zawawi and “The Brotherhood” claim they have fixed thousands of potholes on their own since the group was established in 2007. The Star’s Joshua Lim joins the group on one of their road repair nights to find out more.
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"You made the choice to rise up & give yourself another chance to start over every single morning": Watch Lisa NurMarini Mohd Kamal share her story as the chosen student speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Winter Commencement. Full story here:
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WATCH: Zakir Naik apologises, says he isn't racist. Read More: #ZakirNaik #Malaysia Credit: @SumishaNaidu
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“When I found out I had tested positive, I was already in excruciating pain” We asked a recovering #Covid19 patient from Negeri Sembilan what is it like to have the virus. This is his experience.
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4 years
The highly infectious Covid-19 mutation, known as D614G, has been detected in the country. Dr Noor Hisham said the virus with the D614G mutation was highly infectious and “found to be 10 times easier to infect other individuals”. Full report:
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5 years
Any #EXO fans in the house?
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6 years
Youngest son completes family of lawyers
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Flight delays unavoidable but improve passenger services, says Loke Read more:
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(From left) Cheng Chin Mian,26, and Nelson Choo Yi Shian, 27, managed to cast their votes at SK Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam before rushing for their church wedding.
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5 years
The first accused in the murder of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) naval cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain admitted that he placed hot iron on the victim’s sole and knee.
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3 years
The former makeup artist was charged with 12 counts of money laundering involving RM418,400 between 2018 to 2019.
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4 years
Aiza Syafinaz Shahak, 34, recently lost her husband of 10-years to #Covid19 . She could not attend his funeral and later tested positive for the virus. While being treated at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, four other patients in her ward helped Aiza to lift her spirits.
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6 years
Meet Dr M and Dr Siti, in Lego
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3 years
The 39-year-old is getting married to Ezza Yusof, a businesswoman in the footwear industry, with whom he has been in a relationship with for eight years.
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4 years
While many Korean drama fans fantasise their own version of a love story, 20-year-old software engineering student @AlishaMustafar took it to the next level by creating her own K-drama animation series, featuring her and her favourite “Oppa”. Hwaiting, Alisha, keep on creating!
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10 months
"He delusionally believes that we are in a romantic relationship and that I am surrounded by individuals with malicious intents," Acacia said.
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5 years
The Pahang Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) rescued five elephants from an abandoned gold mine in Hutan Simpan Ibam on Tuesday. The rescue operation took about six hours.
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7 years
'Seductive' dress gets girl barred from chess tournament
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3 years
People in Kuala Lumpur have the longest working hours and spend the most time commuting to work compared to any other city dwellers in the world. KL-ites ranked the third lowest work-life balance globally, says a recent study.
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4 years
A PAS lawmaker has suggested that local authorities limit parking space at premises selling alcohol to ensure that customers opt for public transport or e-hailing services after drinking.
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4 years
English language teacher Samuel Isaiah, who is known for his work with the #OrangAsli students in Pahang, has made it to the top 10 list of finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2020.
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9 years
IIUM student Ameera Natasha named best speaker in Cambridge debate tournament: http://t.co/SNo4p1tPKc http://t.co/9S2WKZnXy5
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5 years
Statistics show that the average Malaysian makes about RM2,308 (median) or RM3,087 (mean) monthly. How much do you need to survive? #Malaysia #Salaries
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5 years
It needs to stop, now.
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5 years
Congratulations, Yaashwin! You've made Malaysia proud! #MalaysiaBoleh
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4 years
Videos of public health inspectors in Penang chasing people off the streets during the movement control order (MCO) period have gone viral. Penang public health inspector Glynn Dexter uploaded the videos on his FB page to show what they go through to ensure the public stays home
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1 year
JUST IN: The King has consented to appoint Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysia's 10th PM.
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5 years
Tunku Azizah: “I know what it feels like not being able to have a child, and how it feels to finally hold a #child in your #arms ." Read more: #TAFF #parenting
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6 years
It's official, Dr M is Malaysia's seventh PM... and the world's oldest
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5 years
"What you see now, is what we are like back home in Pahang." - Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah. #DaulatTuanku #PermaisuriAgong #TunkuAzizah Read More:
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4 years
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told reporters in Kota Kinabalu on Sunday that those returning to Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah are not required to be quarantined for 14 days if they tested negative for Covid-19 in screening at airports starting from Sunday.
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6 years
Zeti: Malaysia can meet revenue requirement without GST
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When this man smiles, the whole nation smiles with him. This is it, Malaysia. #KitaJagaKita
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3 years
One of the easiest ways to glam up a simple look is by choosing a stunning ring to complement what you’re wearing.
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5 years
Pahang Sultan is our new King
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This Sarawakian in #Miri proves one doesn’t always need fancy equipment or a big group to make a difference. #Exclusive
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6 years
Azwan Ali aka 'Diva AA' promises to distribute free rendang despite GE14 defeat
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5 years
If they say Who cares if one more light goes out? In a sky of a million stars It flickers, flickers Who cares when someone's time runs out? If a moment is all we are We're quicker, quicker Who cares if one more light goes out? Well I do ❤️
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A man in his early 30s told Ahmad Zaharil: “Hello, sir. You may not know me, but I am the son of the cleaner you helped 20 years ago. Remember the pencil box case?
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