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Suhakam to probe Bersih 3.0 for police violence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 — The Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has agreed to conduct a public inquiry into the Bersih 3.0 rally, saying today it could “no longer wait” for Putrajaya’s independent panel to release its terms of reference.

The commission, in a brief statement here, added that its decision to conduct the inquiry was made “upon ... Read More

Malaysia

Sodomy II prosecutor now in Anwar’s legal team for illegal assembly charge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Former Solicitor-General II Datuk Yusof Zainal Abiden has joined Datuk Anwar Ibrahim’s legal team as the opposition leader is charged with taking part in an ... Read More

Anwar, Azmin claim trial to illegal assembly charge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Top PKR leaders Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Azmin Ali today claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to taking part in an illegal rally, the first persons ... Read More

Umno says muzakarah will head off extremism among Malays

By Shannon Teoh

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Umno leaders want a “muzakarah” with PAS to stem “fanaticism and extremism” among Malay Muslims, warning that a failure to act could lead to conflict such ... Read More

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Business

Apple still dominates world’s top brands, study shows

NEW YORK, May 22 — Apple has maintained its place as the world’s most valuable brand over the past year, leading a group of technology-related companies that dominate the top 10, ... Read More

Malaysia’s Q1 GDP growth seen slowing, April inflation flat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Malaysia’s economic growth may have slowed in the first quarter as weak global demand weighed on exports, while inflation is likely to have remained ... Read More

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Bahasa

Pendakwaraya kes Liwat II mewakili Anwar dalam tuduhan perhimpunan haram

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Mei — Bekas Peguamcara Negara II Datuk Yusof Zainal Abiden hari ini menyertai kumpulan peguam Datuk Anwar Ibrahim, pemimpin pembangkang yang hari ini didakwa ... Read More

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World

Obama sketches four-pronged strategy for Europe, sees EU consensus

CHICAGO, May 22 — US President Barack Obama yesterday urged Europe to strengthen its defences against financial market turmoil and recapitalise its banks as part of a four-pronged ... Read More

Colombia prostitution scandal sparks probe of US drug enforcers

WASHINGTON, May 22 — A prostitution scandal in Colombia involving US Secret Service and military personnel ahead of a presidential visit has spawned a separate investigation into ... Read More

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Sports

Drogba reported to leave Chelsea

PARIS, May 22 — Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba is leaving Chelsea after playing a leading role in their Champions League triumph, according to a report to be published today in ... Read More

Nadal beats Djokovic to regain Rome title

ROME, May 21 – Rafa Nadal enjoyed the perfect fillip ahead of his French Open defence with a commanding 7-5 6-3 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in the delayed Rome ... Read More

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