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Banned
The Home Ministry has banned the books Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband and Chase Me for allegedly harming public morality.
Frequent cries
A neighbour of M. Tishant, who was found buried in Jempol after being reported missing, said they often heard the child crying and his parents arguing in the months leading up to his disappearance.
Great honour
Renowned durian grower Leow Cheok Kiang has been awarded the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri, which carries the title 'Datuk', for promoting the Black Thorn durian nationwide.
Malaysia's best
Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah's world No. 2 ranking marks a career best —and Malaysia's highest in the event in over a decade.
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