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  3. NATIONAL AFFAIRS (Page 476)

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Stomach issues have plagued ‘Daddy’ for years, says Najib’s daughter

The former prime minister, currently serving a 12-year sentence, had been admitted to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for ill health, Najib's special officer confirmed.

  • Published: September 6, 20229:19 am
  • Author Justin Zack
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Sri Lankan MP Sita willing to resign for Gota to enter Parliament

However, she said that as of now there had been no discussions on the need for her to resign to facilitate Rajapaksa’s entry into Parliament via the National List.

  • Published: September 5, 20223:30 pm
  • Author The Island
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P1 billion fund allotted for Marawi victims

The fund will be used to compensate tax-free, residential and commercial property owners whose structures were destroyed in the 2017 siege as part of a rehabilitation program.

  • Published: September 5, 20222:06 pm
  • Author Jeannette I. Andrade
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South Korean government YouTube channels cyberattacked

While Google Korea confirmed that the channel had been hacked, the case was handed over to both Google and the Seoul cyber police for investigation.

  • Published: September 5, 20229:15 am
  • Author Kim Hae-yeon
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Najib sent for check-up after ‘unknown episode’

He is currently serving a 12-year sentence following the Federal Court’s decision to uphold his corruption conviction.

  • Published: September 5, 20226:21 am
  • Author The Star
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Rosmah out on bail: Little sympathy for ex-Malaysia PM’s wife after reports of luxurious lifestyle

Details of her high-end lifestyle have been documented in the media for years, and used by critics to accuse her and Najib of being out of touch with the common folk and their…

  • Published: September 2, 20229:09 am
  • Author Ram Anand
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North Jakarta police officers arrested for ethics violation

A police spokesman said the officers would be put under special detention for the next 20 days for ethics violations.

  • Published: September 2, 20229:08 am
  • Author The Jakarta Post
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Next up for Rosmah – the appeal

Rosmah’s former counsel, Datuk Geethan Ram Vincent, said the appeal would give Rosmah a chance to bring up issues that were not considered by the trial judge.

  • Published: September 2, 20229:05 am
  • Author Nurbaiti Hamdan, Joseph Kaos Jr and Junaid Ibrahim
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Indian court ruling risks legal challenge to Singapore’s definition of marriage

The Indian court ruled family benefits be extended to blended families, same-sex couples and other households, while Singapore courts have traditionally avoided such an approach.

  • Published: September 2, 20229:05 am
  • Author Samuel Devaraj
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Ex-prosecutors replace politicians in Yoon’s staff

When asked about the personnel reshuffle, Yoon said, “The presidential office should be the most dedicated and competent group to serve the people properly”.

  • Published: September 1, 20222:38 pm
  • Author Shin Ji-hye

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