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Ramayana may upset Malaysians; netizen prepares viewers from unnecessary rage

A netizen caused quite a furore online for cautioning Malaysians against watching the movie Ramayana, since its spiritual tone may upset some religious groups.

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UMNO kept on knife’s edge as the drama over Bossku’s house arrest takes another twist

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“Don’t be a kill-joy; din from Deepavali firecrackers can’t be worse than that of Hari Raya, CNY”

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“Tighten enforcement on illicit ciggie/vaping product traders, no point only targetting legit retailers”

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Coffee served with hot coal goes viral; netizens think it is cancer in a cup

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UMNO kept on knife’s edge as the drama over Bossku’s house arrest takes another twist

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“Don’t be a kill-joy; din from Deepavali firecrackers can’t be worse than that of Hari Raya, CNY”

“Don’t be a kill-joy; din from Deepavali firecrackers can’t be worse than that of Hari Raya, CNY”

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Vernacular schools: “Provoking further debates tantamount to challenging Federal Constitution”

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TOPSHOT - Houses lie partially submerged in muddy water along a riverside after flash floods at Trishuli Bazar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 26, 2026. A massive flood swept through Nepal's northern Rasuwa district on August 26, damaging roads and power infrastructure as authorities scrambled to assess the scale of the destruction. (Photo by Prabin RANABHAT / AFP)

Gov’t announces RM10,000 special financial aid for families of Nepal-Tibet flood victims

JELEBU, 16 Julai -- Pekerja ladang memasukkan buah kelapa sawit ke dalam lori untuk dibawa ke kilang pemprosesan berhampiran di Felda Pasoh 4, hari ini.
Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin baru-baru ini mengumumkan kerajaan melalui Felda bersetuju melupuskan sebahagian pinjaman peneroka berjumlah RM8.3 bilion.
Pelupusan itu dilaksanakan melalui inisiatif pelarasan pinjaman peneroka secara bersyarat terutama bagi generasi awal Felda.
--fotoBERNAMA (2021) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

Calls mount in Sabah to reclaim 250,000 acres of FELDA land under MA63 autonomy

Has Bossku’s fanbase taken for a ride with “Madani spin”? Will Anthony Loke’s resignation be invalid?

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UMNO kept on knife’s edge as the drama over Bossku’s house arrest takes another twist

“Tighten enforcement on illicit ciggie/vaping product traders, no point only targetting legit retailers”

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When in Malaysia: The HYROX sponsorship row is a lesson in local due diligence

PERNAMA beer ban raises questions over transparency, religious sensitivities and rights of non-Muslim servicemen

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A sign of escalating cyberattack in Malaysia after Bank Rakyat becomes latest victim of hacking?

AFFIN brings Johor SMEs together to explore growth opportunities ahead of 2027

“Don’t blame KFC’s poor sales on boycott; inconsistent food quality, poor services are core reasons”

Property-based Visionary Heritage Bhd raises RM276.5m through 3 sukuk Wakalah issuances

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Agong calls for Najib’s conditional pardon to be upheld

Rafizi calls on Anwar to remove UMNO ministers and end BN partnership

“PH set to be doomed in Melaka as fence sitters have already given them two chances in 2008, 2013”

“How much is allocated for interfaith dialogue under the National Unity Ministry?

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YNH Property outlines funding plan for RM170m February 2027 Islamic bond redemption

Bursa Malaysia ends lower amid broad-based selling

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What to expect on Bursa Malaysia this Friday

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Ramayana may upset Malaysians; netizen prepares viewers from unnecessary rage

Coffee served with hot coal goes viral; netizens think it is cancer in a cup

“Don’t be a kill-joy; din from Deepavali firecrackers can’t be worse than that of Hari Raya, CNY”

KLIA systems still down, passengers advised to arrive four hours before flight.
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