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GEORGE TOWN: Penang government has sent a letter to the Transport Ministry for a tripartite meeting between the state, Kedah and the ministry to discuss the proposed Kulim International Airport (KXP).

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Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers his speech during the launch of 5G Malaysia: Progressing Humanity Programme in Putrajaya. - NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivers his speech during the launch of 5G Malaysia: Progressing Humanity Programme in Putrajaya. - NSTP/MOHD FADLI HAMZAH

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Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (left) speaks during the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Signature Luncheon in Kuala Lumpur. Also present is the programme’s moderator AmCham vice-president Stanley R. Clayton. -NSTP/SYARAFIQ ABD SAMAD

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The fourth day of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s trial today saw the prosecution and defence getting into a protracted argument on the submission of items seized by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) officials during a raid on the AmBank Group office in Jalan Raja Chulan on July 6, 2015. Pic by NSTP/MOHAMAD SHAHRIL BADRI SAALI

The fourth day of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s trial today saw the prosecution and defence getting into a protracted argument on the submission of items seized by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) officials during a raid on the AmBank Group office in Jalan Raja Chulan on July 6, 2015. Pic by NSTP/MOHAMAD SHAHRIL BADRI SAALI

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Microsoft Corp recently rejected a California law enforcement agency’s request to install facial recognition technology in officers’ cars and body cameras due to human rights concerns, company President Brad Smith said on Tuesday. (Reuters photo)

Microsoft Corp recently rejected a California law enforcement agency’s request to install facial recognition technology in officers’ cars and body cameras due to human rights concerns, company President Brad Smith said on Tuesday. (Reuters photo)

Malaysia
The trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on seven charges involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds entered its third day Tuesday (April 16) with the defence team cross-examining Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) manager Azizul Adzani Abdul Ghafar. Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/16/najibs-src-trial-bank-negara-manager-being-cross-examined/#QfF4e1gVEOkg22eh.99

The trial of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on seven charges involving SRC International Sdn Bhd funds entered its third day Tuesday (April 16) with the defence team cross-examining Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) manager Azizul Adzani Abdul Ghafar.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/16/najibs-src-trial-bank… ...

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (left) and former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy arriving separately at Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning. Pix by NSTP/Mohamad Shahril Badri Saali

The trial of Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy who were charged with tampering an audit report on the state fund is set to commence in November.

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Malaysia does not feel that a high-speed rail (HSR) system is necessary for now, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Malaysia does not feel that a high-speed rail (HSR) system is necessary for now, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah (second left) received a speech from Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) at the opening of the 14th Perak State Assembly's Second Meeting of the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building, Ipoh. Also accompanied by Raja Permaisuri Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. NSTP/ABDULLAH YUSOF

Development is not a licence to allow the destruction of the environment, says Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

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CHINA Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) has agreed to refund part of the RM3.1 billion advance payment under the original contract for Phase 2, double tracking and the northern extension of the East Cost Rail Link (ECRL) project.