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    Opposition party papers seized as nationwide crackdown begins

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  • Tian Chua, Haris, Tamrin to be detained overnight at Jinjang The Malaysian Insider
    Tian Chua, Haris, Tamrin to be detained overnight at Jinjang

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    May 25 rally to proceed despite arrests, vows SAMM

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    EU seeks China accord as first step to trade deal

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