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‘Careless People’ author faces US Senate over Meta’s China moves

‘Careless People’ author faces US Senate over Meta’s China moves

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9 — The former Facebook employee behind a scathing book about parent company Meta will testify today before US senators keen to establish whether the social networking giant ever collaborated with the Chinese government. Former global policy director Sarah Wynn-Williams has alleged the company explored the possibility of breaking into the lucrative […]

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When Ramadan brings out the worst in some people, and the best in others — Zuhairy Fauzy

When Ramadan brings out the worst in some people, and the best in others — Zuhairy Fauzy

MARCH 27 — A well-known hadith from Sahih Bukhari that when the month of Ramadan arrives, the gates of paradise open, the gates of hell are closed, and the devils are fettered. It’s a pretty evocative hadith, taught to Muslim kids in school and at home as a reminder that they should be on their

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‘What is accepting 15 people?’: Malaysia to take in Palestinian fighters freed by Israel, says foreign minister

‘What is accepting 15 people?’: Malaysia to take in Palestinian fighters freed by Israel, says foreign minister

SEREMBAN, March 18 — Malaysia is ready to accept 15 Palestinian freedom fighters released by Israel as part of the conditions for the Gaza ceasefire agreement, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia has long participated in and supported Palestine’s struggle for independence, and this decision is seen as appropriate without placing

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What can your local museum do for people with dementia? Tapping memories of the ‘good old days’

What can your local museum do for people with dementia? Tapping memories of the ‘good old days’

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — What do you think of when you see a museum? A place telling the history of events before you were born or of generations before you? Or a potential place for your local community — including people with dementia — to share stories together? Here’s what Malay Mail learned during

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Palestine is a state, Palestinian people exist, they don’t belong elsewhere — Hafiz Hassan

Palestine is a state, Palestinian people exist, they don’t belong elsewhere — Hafiz Hassan

FEBRUARY 6 — Despite his administration appearing to backtrack from his shock plan to take over Gaza, with the United Nations warning against “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory, US President Donald Trump insisted that “everybody loves” the plan. Now, let this be said loud, clear and in bold: Palestine is a State. I have

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People Against Corruption Secretariat should bring with it four demands to the ‘palace’ — Hafiz Hassan

People Against Corruption Secretariat should bring with it four demands to the ‘palace’ — Hafiz Hassan

JANUARY 27 — The People Against Corruption Secretariat (PACS), which its secretary Zaim Zulkifli said consists of more than 50 organisations, demanded three things from Putrajaya. “We demand three things from those in Putrajaya, first, we demand the separation of the Attorney-General’s Chambers from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). “Two, the government must ensure that

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‘If we have more trains, people will take them’: Loke affirms Putrajaya’s commitment to rail travel as demand spikes for CNY

‘If we have more trains, people will take them’: Loke affirms Putrajaya’s commitment to rail travel as demand spikes for CNY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As Malaysians are set to celebrate Chinese New Year next week, 90 per cent of KTMB’s ETS, KTM Intercity, and Shuttle Tebrau have been sold, out of the total 248,288 tickets for trips from January 24 to February 2, this year. To accommodate high demands, the Transport Ministry said two

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Can private hospitals serve the people responsibly and be sustainable? — Dr S. Mahendra Raj

Can private hospitals serve the people responsibly and be sustainable? — Dr S. Mahendra Raj

JANUARY 16 — I read with interest an article in the Malay Mail about rising insurance premiums and medical inflation. While addressing private hospital pricing in a rational way is undeniably important, it would be an oversimplification to suggest that it is the only and arguably even the most important factor contributing to medical costs.

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Village People, Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump inauguration

Village People, Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump inauguration

NEW YORK, Jan 14 — The Village People — the group behind “Y.M.C.A,” a staple of Donald Trump’s rallies — said yesterday they have accepted an invitation from the president-elect to perform at events connected to next week’s inauguration. Singer Victor Willis said in a statement on Facebook the Village People would “participate in inaugural

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Do you help or walk away? Why people hesitate to aid those in danger — and how a ‘Good Samaritan’ law can change that

Do you help or walk away? Why people hesitate to aid those in danger — and how a ‘Good Samaritan’ law can change that

People often hesitate to help those in danger due to fear of legal or financial repercussions, such as being blamed for worsening the victim’s condition. A Good Samaritan Law is being considered in Malaysia to protect individuals who offer aid during emergencies, encouraging bystanders to intervene without the risk of legal consequences. Similar laws have

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Do you help or walk away? Why people hesitate to aid those in danger — and how a ‘Good Samaritan’ law can change that

Do you help or walk away? Why people hesitate to aid those in danger — and how a ‘Good Samaritan’ law in Malaysia can change that

People often hesitate to help those in danger due to fear of legal or financial repercussions, such as being blamed for worsening the victim’s condition. A Good Samaritan Law is being considered in Malaysia to protect individuals who offer aid during emergencies, encouraging bystanders to intervene without the risk of legal consequences. Similar laws have

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Floods hit Raub and Lipis, 22 people evacuated to relief centres after continuous rain

Floods hit Raub and Lipis, 22 people evacuated to relief centres after continuous rain

KUANTAN, Dec 25 — Floods have once again affected Raub and Lipis, with 22 people, from eight families, being evacuated to three temporary relief centres, following continuous rain since yesterday. The Lipis District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) Secretariat said that two villages in Lipis were affected by the disaster, namely Kampung Beletik and Kampung Lubuk

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