Five more Penang JPJ officers remanded in alleged lorry protection racket case
Five more enforcement officers from the Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) have been remanded for seven days at a magistrate's court in George Town, Penang.
This brings the total number of suspects being remanded over the alleged involvement in a lorry protection racket to 35.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/21/five-more-jpj-officers-remanded-a-week-in-alleged-lorry-protection-racket-case/
April 20, 2019
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30 people baptised on Easter Virgil in Sibu
Thirty people were baptised to be converted as Catholics at
Sacred Heart Cathedral in Sibu, Sarawak on Easter Virgil.
April 20, 2019
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A crackdown on errant lorries
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) had a crackdown on errant lorries from Bukit Tagar to Nilai ,Seremban on Saturday.
Lorries carrying more than their weight limit was the most common offence with 20 cases at 35% over the limit.
Another 18 more were stopped for various offences such as driving without a proper licence and parking in the emergency lane.
April 20, 2019
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MACC nabs a further 22 Penang JPJ officers for 'protecting' lorry drivers
The MACC have arrested a further 22 enforcement officers from the Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ), believed to be involved in "protecting" lorry drivers.
The suspects will be brought before a magistrate in George town on Sunday to be remanded.
April 20, 2019
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Logging activities rampant near water catchments in Kedah
While the logging activities have ceased at the Ulu Muda forest reserve in Kedah, logging is still going on quite rampantly in other parts of the state, including near water catchment areas.
A trail on logging activities has been spotted in Bukit Keramat in the Kuala Nerang district which revealed a devastated hill so close to the Ahning Dam, one of the three major dams in Kedah.
April 20, 2019
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Tun Siti sings ‘Hijau” with Zainal Abidin
A surprise singer to the song 'Hijau' when veteran singer Zainal Abidin let Tun Dr Siti Hasmah continue with his evergreen tune, during the Earth Day celebration held at Taman Tugu, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
April 20, 2019
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After MACC swoop, JPJ sets up internal task force on corruption
Road Transport Department Director-General (JPJ),Datuk Seri Shaharuddin Khalid said the internal task force will conduct a thorough assessment and make its recommendations in two weeks time.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/20/after-macc-swoop-jpj-sets-up-internal-task-force-on-corruption/#YpCX00qTqpTeuKDl.99
April 20, 2019
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Two Nepali men remanded for molesting Grab driver
Two Nepalis who were beaten up for allegedly molesting a Grab driver in Bukit Mertajam on Friday evening have been remanded for further investigation under Section 354 of the Penal Code for outraging modesty.
Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid told Bernama that the 23-year-old suspect allegedly climbed to the front passenger seat and molested the driver multiple times before the driver finally stopped her car along Jalan Bukit Minyak and asked for help.
April 20, 2019
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Severe weather damages buildings in South Carolina
Severe weather in South Carolina damaged buildings in Lancaster County, United States after a tornado watch was raised on Friday.
April 20, 2019
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Massive fire engulfs warehouse in downtown Lima
A massive fire broke out in a warehouse in downtown Lima, Peru on Friday that spread to surrounding buildings before being brought under control by firefighters.
April 20, 2019
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StarLIVE: Diabetes and your kidneys
Dr Tan Li Peng and Dr Tan Kia Lean from Ara Damansara Medical Centre share with this month's StarLIVE audiences on how to control diabetes and prevent kidney failure.
April 20, 2019
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Christian Federation to help families of Pastor Koh and Amri set up meeting with Dr M
The Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) will bring the plight of the families of missing Pastor Raymond Koh and activist Amri Che Mat to the government, urging that their disappearances be investigated.
CFM chairman Archbishop Julien Leow Beng Kim said following the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia's (Suhakam) findings, it will explore every avenue available to bring the plight of the families of Koh and Amri to the attention of the government, parliament and the Prime Minister.
Leow also urged the government to take immediate action to investigate the Special Branch at a press conference on Saturday after Koh's wife Susanna Liew handed over a memorandum to CFM, urging them to persuade the government to consider and act on the recommendations of Suhakam.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/20/christian-federation-to-help-families-of-pastor-koh-and-amri-set-up-meeting-with-dr-m/
April 20, 2019
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Dr M: Not just about skyscrapers; blue skies and clean rivers important too
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia will not be successful as a developed nation, if it did not balance physical development with the preservation of nature and maintaining the existing environment.
The Prime Minister said that at the Earth Day celebration in Taman Tugu on Saturday, adding that preserving nature and the environment for today's generation, as well as for future generations, was both a personal and collective responsibility, and that responsibility should be carried out relentlessly, whatever the circumstances.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/20/dr-m-not-just-about-skyscrapers-blue-skies-and-clean-rivers-important-too/
April 20, 2019
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Xavier says no decision yet, as Pahang demands RM17bil for conserving forest
Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar said the federal government has not made a decision on whether to compensate Pahang RM17.1bil for conserving its forests.
The Water, Land and Natural Resource Minister, during the Earth Day celebration at Taman Tugu in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, adding that there were different ways that the federal government could look at in issue of compensation, especially in terms of growing a forest industry.
Xavier also said all water catchment areas and its buffer zones must be preserved and gazetted.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/20/xavier-says-no-decision-yet-as-pahang-demands-rm17bil-for-conserving-forest/
April 19, 2019
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Dr Mahathir: We can learn a lot from China
Prior to his visit to China from April 25 until 28 for the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told Chinese media and public that Malaysia can learn a lot from China which has made tremendous strides in acquiring new technologies in its 40 years of economic reform.
April 19, 2019
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Stakes are high for Upin and Ipin to conquer China
The producer of animated film Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese company to promote the film in China. They are confident that the film will be a hit with Chinese viewers.
April 19, 2019
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Suhakam hopes annual report will be debated in Parliament
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) is hoping that its annual report will be debated at the next sitting of Parliament in July.
READ MORE: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/19/suhakam-hopes-annual-report-will-be-debated-in-parliament/
April 19, 2019
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CJ's appointment waiting for approval from Conference of Rulers, says PM
The appointment of the next Chief Justice is awaiting the approval of the Conference of Rulers, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
READ MORE:
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/19/dr-m-cjs-appointment-waiting-for-approval-from-conference-of-rulers/
April 19, 2019
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Second Belt and Road forum will be bigger and better
The much-anticipated Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation promises to be bigger and better, a top official from China said on Friday.
The event to be held from April 25 until 27 will be attended by heads of states and governments, including Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
April 19, 2019
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PM questions Moody's negative rating on Felda aid
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Friday questioned why Moody’s Investors Service had not given a negative rating when the country was saddled with debt but now views the Government's RM6.2bil aid to Felda as credit negative.
April 19, 2019
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Spotted in #Boston 👀
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🔥 Hey Toronto! How do you feel about that W? 🌶 Last night the #Raptors demolished Orlando Magic, finishing with with a 111-82 win. #kawhileonard finished with 37 points while @kyle_lowry7 fought back with 22 points after a pointless playoff opener last weekend. “He was big-time tonight,” coach @coachnicknurse said of #Lowry. To read more, head to thestar.com | 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie breaks down the highlights from the Ontario 2019 budget. 🎥 Kelsey Wilson / Toronto Star
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It’s playoffs time baby! #leafsnation are you ready? Tonight, once again, the @mapleleafs take on the @nhlbruins in #Boston to open the #playoffs season. This house, in midtown Toronto, may just be home to the biggest fan. With a scoreboard, jerseys on the roof, and a snowman decked out in #Leafs gear, we want you to scout out more super fans that have dedicated their homes and lawns to the team! Also — hit the link in our bio for the latest #Leafs analysis. | 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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And there it is. The first image of the #EHTBlackhole — one of the universe’s most feared and mysterious sights. The image is a result of feverish work by an international collaboration of astrophysicists including Canadians, and Earth-spanning telescope 🔭 and 5 petabytes of data from a galaxy more than 50 million light years away. What does it look like to you? Hit the link in the bio to read more. | 📷 Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration
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Ontari-ari-ario! The 52-year-old song lyric “A place to grow” from the 1967 Expo jingle will appear on new Ontario plates according to the PC government. Here’s that classic tune. Good luck getting this ear worm out of your head! #ontariariario 🎥 Ontario Department of Economics and Development.
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One last time. #HockeyNight will never be the same.
Thank you, Bob.
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They’ve mobilized with memes, spreadsheets and hundreds of Instagram accounts created for individual schools. Students across Ontario are rising up against the provincial government’s proposed changes to the education system, which include mandatory e-learning, banned cellphones and increased class sizes likely followed by a loss of teaching jobs. The Star asked more than a dozen teens who walked out of class in protest on Thursday to tell us why this is so important to them. Here are some of the photos and videos they shared with us from the front lines. #studentssayno Head over to thestar.com to read the full story: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/04/04/students-say-no-to-doug-fords-education-cuts-in-ontario-wide-walkout-heres-why.html
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Mirror, Mirror on the wall, which Canadian gallery is the most Kusama of them all? The @agotoronto of course, which today unveiled the Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrored Room that is part of the permanent collection. #InfinityAGO Reporter @rmudstar has all you need - hit the link in our bio. | 📸: Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star
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Playing in the Toronto was “one of the best times of my life,” a teary @kpillar11 told reporters after learning about his trade to San Francisco. #Pillar, who was the longest tenured player on the team told reporters that he joined when he was 24, but is now 30, with a wife and a kid and will always have a lot of great memories here. Pillar thanked Toronto and Canada for helping become #Superman. Hit the link in bio to read more. | 📸: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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From the June 6, 1981 paper: “Yours to Discover” license plate becomes official in #Ontario. Yesterday, the Ford government said they would scrap the slogan for something else. Do you have any suggestions? Hit the link in our bio to read Vinay Menon’s that include “Ontario: No Sex Ed For You.” | 📰 @torontostarchives / Toronto Star
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Let's play ball! ⚾
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The @BlueJays opened the 2019 season on Thursday, with a new manager and a younger roster. Despite a solid performance by starter Marcus Stroman, the Jays bats went quiet in Toronto's 2-0 loss against the Detroit Tigers. Hit the link in the bio to see all of today's #BlueJays coverage on #OpeningDay. | 📸 @rlautens / Toronto Star
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