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NYC Labor Council Endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor in High-Stakes Election

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NEW YORK CITY, July 2, 2025 – The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (NYC CLC), representing over 300 unions and more than one million workers, has thrown its weight behind Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral candidacy, marking a significant boost for the progressive Democrat ahead of the November general election. The endorsement was announced on […]

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IGP Pays Courtesy Call on Communications Minister

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, July 2, 2025 – Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dato’ Sri Hj. Mohd Khalid Hj. Ismail ywsterday made a courtesy call on Communications Minister Datuk Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil at the latter’s office in the Ministry of Communications. The visit, marking Dato’ Sri Hj. Mohd Khalid’s first engagement as the 15th IGP since his

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Eco-Friendly Food Containers Distributed to Students in Sandakan, RM50,000 Allocated for Green Initiative

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SANDAKAN, July 1, 2025 — Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying expressed her pride in joining Sandakan MP YB Vivian Wong to distribute eco-friendly food containers to students, as part of a collaborative effort with Persatuan Cahaya Hijau Sabah. Lim allocated RM50,000 to the association to implement the program across 10 schools, aiming to raise

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Unmasking paedophiles

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When silence and secrecy becomes the greatest crime By Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid Recent headlines in Malaysia have once again reminded us of the disturbing reality of paedophilia and child sexual abuse. A few months ago, a prominent social media personality was arrested for allegedly grooming and sexually abusing minors. In another case, a male

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By Associate Prof. Dr. Adelina Asmawi I refer to the article in The Star dated Sunday, 29th June, titled “Profit-Driven Public Education Leaving STPM Students Behind.” It seems some people fail to understand the financial realities faced by universities today. Operating a university is increasingly expensive, and the government has significantly reduced subsidies and financial

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EKVE Highway Opening Awaits Confirmation, MP Pushes for Clarity

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BANGI, Malaysia, July 2, 2025 — The long-awaited East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) is nearing completion, but an exact opening date for Section 1 (Sungai Long to Ampang) remains unconfirmed, according to Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan. During a May 2025 site visit, EKVE and Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) announced a target opening for July 2025,

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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Arrives in Rome to Strengthen Ties with Italy and Elevate ASEAN-EU Relations

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ROME, Italy, July 2, 2025 – Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Rome on Tuesday evening, marking the start of a three-day working visit to the Republic of Italy from July 1 to 3, 2025. The visit, undertaken at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, underscores a commitment to deepen

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Senate Republicans’ Bill Sparks Outcry Over Health Care, Rural Hospitals, and Food Assistance Cuts

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WASHINGTON, D.C. July 1, 2025– A contentious bill backed by Senate Republicans has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading the charge against its potential impact on millions of Americans. In a post on X late Tuesday, Harris warned that the legislation could strip health care from 17 million people, threaten

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Hochul Defends Mamdani Against Trump’s Threat, Sparks Immigration Policy Clash

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NEW YORK, July 2, 2025 – New York Governor Kathy Hochul has firmly responded to former President Donald Trump’s threat to arrest Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, following Mamdani’s recent primary victory. Trump, during a press conference in Ochopee, Florida, labeled Mamdani a “communist lunatic” and suggested he might be

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MADANI Government Committed to Balancing Freedom and Public Safety

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PUTRAJAYA, 1 July 2025 – The MADANI Government continues to strive for a balance between individual freedom and the need to maintain public order and safety, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. In a media statement today, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every right guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution

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