Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has died at the age of 85. Known for his moderate leadership and promotion of Islam Hadhari, Abdullah served from 2003 to 2009, leading Malaysia through a period of civil reform and international engagement. His passing was confirmed by his family on the evening of 14 April.
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In a rare and symbolic moment, former prime ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Najib Razak came together at Masjid Negara to pay their final respects to the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Najib, who is currently serving a prison sentence, was granted temporary release by the authorities to attend the state funeral.
The presence of both leaders—once political allies and later rivals—underscored the national significance of Abdullah’s passing, as Malaysians from all walks of life mourn the loss of a leader remembered for his moderate stance and soft-spoken leadership.
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The presence of both leaders—once political allies and later rivals—underscored the national significance of Abdullah’s passing, as Malaysians from all walks of life mourn the loss of a leader remembered for his moderate stance and soft-spoken leadership.
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Bekas Perdana Menteri Singapura, Lee Hsien Loong, hadir di Masjid Negara, Kuala Lumpur, bagi memberikan penghormatan terakhir kepada mantan Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, yang meninggal dunia pada 14 April.
PM Lee turut menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga Allahyarham, menyifatkan Tun Abdullah sebagai pemimpin berjiwa lembut yang telah memainkan peranan penting dalam memperkukuh hubungan dua hala antara Malaysia dan Singapura.
Kehadiran beliau mencerminkan penghormatan tinggi Singapura terhadap Allahyarham dan hubungan rapat antara kedua-dua negara.
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PM Lee turut menyampaikan ucapan takziah kepada keluarga Allahyarham, menyifatkan Tun Abdullah sebagai pemimpin berjiwa lembut yang telah memainkan peranan penting dalam memperkukuh hubungan dua hala antara Malaysia dan Singapura.
Kehadiran beliau mencerminkan penghormatan tinggi Singapura terhadap Allahyarham dan hubungan rapat antara kedua-dua negara.
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Dr Tan See Leng addressed his comedic remark to NCMP Leong Mun Wai in Parliament, explaining that it was made in the moment after numerous attempts to explain. Summing up their exchange, Dr Tan quoted Hong Kong actor Andy Lau from the film Blood Brothers in Cantonese. He said the quote captured his frustration and felt it was apt given the repeated clarifications made.
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#782 Ariffin Iskandar Sha Ali Akbar, founder of Wake Up Singapore
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A video shared on singaporeincidents captured a moment of quick thinking by a migrant worker in Buangkok, who helped ease ponding in the area. The footage shows another worker praising his colleague for opening a pedestrian walkway grating cover, allowing rainwater to flow more freely and reducing water accumulation in the vicinity.
The act, which took place near Buangkok, drew praise from netizens for demonstrating initiative and community spirit in addressing an everyday urban issue.
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The act, which took place near Buangkok, drew praise from netizens for demonstrating initiative and community spirit in addressing an everyday urban issue.
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In a viral TikTok video captured at London's Roe Green Park, a man stopped an aggressive German Shepherd from mauling a smaller dog by inserting his finger into the larger dog's rear - an extreme last-resort tactic occasionally mentioned in online forums. The condition of the smaller dog remains unknown.
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