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Malaysian Journalist, Co-founder & Managing Editor @Twentytwo13news Asst Secretary, National Press Club of Malaysia. 📧 pearl.lee @twentytwo13 .my

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Pearl Lee
3 months
Lelaki OKU yg didakwa diserang pengiring seorang kenamaan berkata dia bersetuju ‘menyelesaikan’ kes dengan ganti rugi RM800. Pemandu Grab itu mendedahkan dia ditawarkan dua pilihan apabila pergi ke balai polis untuk melaporkan kejadian. Katanya, dia diberitahu jika mahu
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We may not have built a hospital building from scratch like China. But turning Malaysia's largest exhibition and convention centre into a hospital for #Covid19 patients within four days ... now that's certainly a remarkable achievement!
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Pearl Lee
2 months
Taken along the MRR2. Still no justice for Faisal Halim.
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Pearl Lee
3 months
Menurut kenyataan Advokasi Pekak Malaysia mengenai insiden serangan pemandu Grab OKU, anak mangsa meninggal dunia tiga minggu lepas dan beliau masih berkabung.
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So many questions, just so many questions.
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2 years
Nicky Liow surrenders to police after a year of evading arrest. 1. Liow is the alleged ring leader of Macau scam syndicate. 2. He has a dozen cases including drugs & assault. 3. Former IGP Hamid Bador previously said 34 law enforcement agency officers were on Liow's payroll.
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Pearl Lee
3 months
A screenshot of the earlier article that I cannot seem to access now.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
28 years since Malaysia was first hit by #haze Close to three decades later we are still talking about the same thing. Fact is we are being diplomatic. We are being too nice while our people (and animals) suffer.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Good afternoon...
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Pearl Lee
8 years
Convicted rapist Selva Kumar Subbiah's victim Susan Chapelle @squamishsusan tells me she will never forgive him
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Dec 5, 2022: Rafizi Ramli says his statement to go after MACC chief Azam Baki if PH wins Nov 19 polls was a "political soundbite". Nov 16, 2022: “Saturday, we vote. After we win the general election, we will find Azam Baki..."
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Rosmah Mansor joins the ranks of other former first ladies, including those from El Salvador, Honduras, and the Philippines, who were found guilty of corruption in recent years.
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Twentytwo13
2 years
The KL High Court today found DS Rosmah Mansor guilty of 3 counts of corruption. While Rosmah’s 10-year jail term and fine of RM970 million was granted a stay pending appeal, she joins the list of other former first ladies found guilty of corruption.
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Pearl Lee
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We were on the road and guess who stopped next to us... Drive safe, Tun @chedetofficial P.S. He waved at us 😊
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Pearl Lee
2 years
PKR candidates for #PRU15 : @maszlee to contest in Simpang Renggam.
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Hey you, welcome back! 😆 #olympics #Tokyo2020
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Pearl Lee
5 years
Plans are afoot to build a 21-storey tower at MaTic, Jalan Ampang. The RM255 million building will serve as the new administration building for 35 MaTic staff and a handicraft and souvenir sale centre. YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT- 35 STAFF.
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Pearl Lee
9 years
Mukhriz fights back
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Successive lockdowns in France have had a “catastrophic” impact on children. Children had put on weight, struggled to run short distances without getting out of breath, and could no longer accomplish basic cognitive tasks within a given time.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
#tahfiz : The blame game is pointless. Young children killed as no one wants to offend. Don't let them die in vain. Regulate NOW.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Look what this Selangor girl just won... an @OfficialJohor jersey signed by all the club's players! #DemiLigaKita
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Pearl Lee
11 years
#overheardinthenewsroom M'sia has its own FBI (Federal Bomoh Investigation) and CIA (Coconut Intelligence Agency) team.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Dr Mahathir: We have 4 parties called PH, we contested using PKR logo and that has caused some confusion. Let me be clear that PH has already won a clear majority and we are entitled to form the govt. We stand by the Rule of Law.
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Pearl Lee
8 years
27-year-old woman from Johor Baru, 3rd Zika case in the country, 1st pregnant woman to be infected.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
I guess this is their version of "engagement" #Bajet2018
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Pearl Lee
5 years
Went through my notes to share my last interview with Tan Sri Khoo Kay Kim. True to his principles but sometimes misunderstood, Prof Khoo will be etched in history as one who believed in a greater united Malaysia.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Nama saya Pearl Lee Saya lahir di Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Saya anak Malaysia. Loyalty to King and COUNTRY.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
This kid won 3rd prize in @NST_Online letter writing contest. Sad reading what he penned. The young ones just want some attention. #nogadgetday
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Pearl Lee
9 years
This video is making its rounds now. http://t.co/MWobfazkO4
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Pearl Lee
2 years
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Renowned economist Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam recently said: The rising prices of consumer goods, high inflation rate, weakened ringgit and a plunge in foreign direct investment are signs that the country is in a state of “near crisis”.
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Pearl Lee
1 year
Malaysia Madani billboards in KL.
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Pearl Lee
1 year
Perdana Menteri TIDAK AKAN mengadakan Rumah Terbuka sempena sambutan Aidilfitri di kediaman rasmi beliau di Seri Perdana, Putrajaya pada 1 Syawal. Majlis Rumah Terbuka akan diadakan di 3 buah negeri iaitu Kedah (29 April) Kelantan (12 Mei) dan Terengganu (13 Mei).
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Pearl Lee
9 years
And the RM2.6 bil question.....will never be answered.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Did you know? @ShahrizatJalil was 2nd runner up for Miss Universiti Malaya 1974.
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Dear Tuanku, If the rakyat could speak to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the Emergency ordinances which have been apparently revoked on July 21, here are some of the questions we would ask.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Menu Rahmah may just be the first 'real' thing this new government has done right. It's not just for certain groups, but practically anyone on a budget. Well done!
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Pearl Lee
5 years
A member of the Kuala Lumpur Bar has tested positive for Covid-19. In a notice, Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee chairman Harleen Kaur said that the member attended its annual general meeting on Feb 27.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Previously, the authorities said no vaccination = no bonus.
@bernamadotcom
BERNAMA
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Bantuan Khas Kewangan Aidilfitri untuk semua penjawat awam, pesara termasuk yang tidak mendapat dos imunisasi COVID-19 lengkap - PM @IsmailSabri60
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Pearl Lee
5 years
Azmin Ali says sex video "plot to assassinate his reputation, attempt to destroy political career". Instructs lawyers to take legal action. Vows to fight on.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
As pointed out by @khairulryezal , @malaymail published this special report on hillside development in Penang in 2015. No one listens.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
When businesses run illegally, authorities clamp them down. Why do we turn a blind eye when it comes to safety/lives of children? #tahfiz
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Pearl Lee
3 years
M'sia needs some form of political stability – for another year or so. Get the Covid-19 numbers down, ensure all M'sians are vaccinated. A coalition government is possible provided all parties are sincere - Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Assoc Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Last week, Dr Mahathir Mohamad @chedetofficial told me he does not mind being used by the opposition. Read the first part of my exclusive interview with him here
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Pearl Lee
2 years
A policy that existed when I was in college, some 20 years ago.
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Ministry of Finance🇲🇾
2 years
Pengecualian bayaran balik pinjaman PTPTN kepada semua pelajar yang mendapat ijazah sarjana muda kelas pertama. #Bajet2023 #KeluargaMalaysia #MakmurBersama
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Pearl Lee
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Malaysia's MCMC to take legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Did you know? Marzuki Yahya is not our first deputy foreign minister to come under the spotlight over dubious qualification. BN's Kohilan Pillay was also embroiled in the same controversy several years ago.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Tertinggal IC/ nomination papers, bankrupt, court conviction, etc. Get your act right sebelum syiok sangat jadi calon as strange things can and will happen on nomination day. #GE14
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Pearl Lee
2 years
2020: All eyes on Istana Negara after Mahathir resigns. 2021: All eyes on Istana Negara after Muhyiddin resigns. 2021: All eyes on Istana Negara after Ismail Sabri rumoured to be next PM. Oct 6, 2022: All eyes on Istana Negara following speculation of dissolution.
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Pearl Lee
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Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim was a gem. Always willing to impart his knowledge, sharing his views not just about history but on improving race relations in the country. We last spoke in August 2017. RIP Sir, you will be missed.
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Pearl Lee
3 years
A silver for Malaysia in the men's keirin event. Congratulations @AzizulAWANG Thank you for making our day. #KEIRIN #Olympics
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Pearl Lee
3 years
This political problem can only be resolved through an election. (Surely, now is not the time for one). Anyone can say they have the numbers, but they need to prove it in Parliament. -- Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Associate Professor Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk
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Pearl Lee
2 years
8 days ago, there was euphoria. But, it's a different story today. Today, we see losers winning and winners losing. Is this the change people voted for/want to see? A political compromise in the name of power, survival? #Cabinet
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Govt says chicken prices may soar after CNY. The maximum retail price for a whole bird is now RM9.10 per kg and it is "said to be low". Well, it may be low for some. Certainly not low for the majority, esp those struggling to put food on the table.
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Pearl Lee
4 years
Serious question: Why is babi trending?
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Lim Guan Eng says all contracts that are not beneficial to Malaysia will be reviewed.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
Journalists are a dying breed. They forsake their families or personal time to deliver the latest news day in day out, come rain or shine. We hope Malaysians will be part of this fight for change.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Pengerusi DAP Lim Guan Eng berjanji tol di Lebuh Raya Utara Selatan (PLUS) akan dimansuhkan jika Pakatan Harapan memenangi PRU15 dan membentuk kerajaan persekutuan seterusnya. #HarapTunaiJanji #MalaysiaMenunggu
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Pearl Lee
3 years
What a way to start the day. Well done @AzizulAWANG for taking us to the men's finals! #KEIRIN #Olympics
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Kurangkan makan ayam, telur... “People need to eat, it’s not rocket science. The rise in food prices is due to shortage of supply, while demand still exists. Ensure demand & supply are in balance. Don't improve the cake by improving the icing. It will still taste the same.”
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Pearl Lee
4 years
The YDP Agong said yesterday there should be no politicking. Close to 24 hours later, what has been achieved? What is the plan to further curb #Covid19 ? Will the CMCO be extended for KL, S'gor and Putrajaya after tomorrow? Oh, come on! We (The Rakyat) need to plan, too.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
"If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way."
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Pearl Lee
1 year
It's close to 11am and not many voters are seen at the polling station in SMK Taman Kosas, Ampang, Selangor. Spoke to an officer who said thus far only 150 people have turned up.
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Pearl Lee
9 years
Harga toll baru. Print dan tampal kat dashboard kereta. http://t.co/ADnVTsc5g7
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Pearl Lee
9 years
Road closure in front of Muzium Negara between November 18 to 25 to facilitate MRT works.
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Pearl Lee
8 years
Thank you Ridzuan Puzi and Ziyad Zolkefli for making it a Golden Morning for Malaysia!!!
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Pearl Lee
3 years
13 kes picagari kosong telah dilaporkan kepada pihak polis. Ini sebab orang nampak picagari tu kosong. Yang tak tengok sebelum kena cucuk tu macam mana pula? Nak tido malam-malam pun hati tak senang.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Two hours to go, Malaysia. It's now or wait another five years.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
DBKL unveils KL Structure Plan 2040 today. At the TTDI library, residents who showed up were told by staff they do not know of any exhibition. Turns out contractor hired to do set up showed up late yesterday and library was already closed.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
More than 50 different roti canai served at this eatery in Ampang. Roti coins, sirap, tisu sirap and bandung are new to me.
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Journalism's first obligation is to the truth. Good morning.
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Pearl Lee
9 years
USD1 = RM3.93. Good afternoon Malaysia.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
@NajibRazak Dear sir, selfie is a self-portrait photograph. When two or more are in the picture, it's called wefie :)
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Why rename and wipe out history? Ampang Road Girls' School was renamed SMK Puteri Ampang some 20 years ago. Bukit Bintang Girls' School is now known as SMK Seri Bintang Utara.
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Pearl Lee
9 years
First the players humiliated Malaysia, now the fans humiliate the nation.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
Residents and market traders are happy with the new parking rates but those working in the area are now forced to look for other alternatives. With a max fee of RM40 a day, this could be the most expensive parking spot in TTDI.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
DPM: Jamal Yunus nabbed by Indonesian police.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
May 9, 2018 was NOT a black day for Malaysia. We exercised our democratic right to elect the government of OUR choice. It is now ONE year. To be fair, some are really doing a good job. But there are also those who are still clueless.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Tun M said he will defend his Langkawi seat in #GE15 . He also said he was open to working with Bersatu & Anwar Ibrahim. Here's my interview with the former premier in January 2018 for CNN, after he was named PM candidate for the opposition in GE14.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
I covered the murder trial 11 years ago. This is an interesting development.
@malaysiakini
malaysiakini.com
6 years
Sirul willing to assist in Altantuya case – with a full pardon
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Pearl Lee
4 years
10 deaths recorded today. This is the highest number of #Covid19 deaths in one day for Malaysia. Please stay safe everyone.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
“Imagine DPM Zahid Hamidi courting a group of international investors, talking about good governance & transparency & the government's intolerance towards corruption one day & the very next day he's appearing in court to defend himself against alleged misdeeds of those nature.”
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Dilipidated low cost apartments in Kuala Lumpur being used as brothels for children. -- Global Study on Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
World no 5 & Asian no 1 tower runner Soh Wai Ching takes Dr Suwaibah Muhammad Nasir to task for wanting to raise US$1 million in her quest to conquer 30 towers, saying he only needs a fraction of that figure to compete in tower-running meets worldwide.
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Some adore him while others have their reservations. One thing sure is he is a source of inspiration for many of us. Happy birthday @chedetofficial #TunM93
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Pearl Lee
6 years
What does one do when one is not fielded as #GE14 candidate? Kayveas quits MyPPP, Dr Boo Cheng Hau launches tirade against DAP leaders, Umno's Puad Zarkashi quits as JASA DG, PKR's Gan Pei Nei to lodge MACC report.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Children Without report highlights: * 12 % of children aged btw 5 & 17 have fewer than 3 meals a day * 97 % of households say high food prices prevent them from preparing healthy meals for their children * 1 in 2 did not have enough money to buy food in recent months
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Joseph Persekolahan??? If this is true, someone needs to go back to school!
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Pearl Lee
7 years
Former Sgor MB Muhammad Taib's view on how M'sia shld progress. Q: Why the need to segregate according to race?
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Pearl Lee
3 years
Here's a legal perspective regarding the BAM fiasco involving Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei.
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Twentytwo13
3 years
Lawyer Nik Erman Nik Roseli says clause used by @BA_Malaysia for not registering Lee Zii Jia and Goh Jin Wei for international meets for two years is against the Malaysian Contracts Act 1950 but may not be against Badminton World Federation regulations.
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Pearl Lee
9 years
Singapore journos to our netball team: "Hoi balik kampung'" #SEAGames2015 Shame on you! http://t.co/jz3Spqq2Jj
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Pearl Lee
6 years
Q: Will you charge PM Najib? Dr M: We are not seeking revenge. There is something known as the rule of law.
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Pearl Lee
2 years
I beg to differ on this point, Tun. Tak ramai bukan Melayu sebenarnya mampu hantar anak2 mereka ke universiti. Many relied on PTPTN and other education loans. Our parents borrowed from friends, relatives, etc, to ensure their kids could further their education in colleges/uni.
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Dr Mahathir Mohamad
2 years
3. Hakikatnya ialah tanpa biasiswa pun penuntut bukan Melayu lebih ramai dalam universiti swasta tempatan dan universiti di luar negeri. Ini disebabkan ramai bukan Melayu mampu hantar anak mereka ke universiti.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
The Prime Minister's Office says it will issue a statement over a news report that Prime Minister @chedetofficial has submitted his resignation letter to the King.
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Pearl Lee
9 years
According to this ad, selfie is 'Swafoto' in Malay.
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Pearl Lee
5 years
PM @chedetofficial on using Huawei's technology: "Huawei's research is far bigger than Malaysia's capability, we will make use of their technology as much as possible ... we are an open book." You can always trust Dr M to swim against the tide.
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Pearl Lee
4 years
Feed the hungry, not the power hungry.
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Pearl Lee
7 years
A morning with @chedetofficial My first interview for 2018.
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Pearl Lee
1 year
The media is not in the business of protecting sporting personalities from the pressure cooker atmosphere - @rizalhashim_ Well said!
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Pearl Lee
2 years
Umno's Annuar Musa had uploaded these pics on his Facebook page. He set up a political organisation in 2019 while still being an Umno member? This a sackable offence under Clause 20.8 and 20.11 of Umno's constitution.
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