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Can we have our own Mauritian-Saudi prince now?

Interestingly enough, Mauritius signed a US$50 million deal with Saudi Arabia.  Far more interesting is how the nay-sayers will react to this sudden submission of the Mauritius government to Arab Money! Mauritius indeed has a long history of aversion for Arab Money, accusing the Muslims outside the country of

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MMM in search for winning formula: Back to 1976?

The MMM is still struggling to find a winning formula to face the next General Elections, alone. It is now re-looking at the 1976 attempt to take power, working on a formula that can possibly give it an edge. In 1976, the MMM had Sir Aneerood Jugnauth as President and

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Passport investment scheme to facilitate Lebanese investors?

A Lebanese group said to have set its eyes on a massive piece of fertile land in the North of the country could benefit largely from the new ‘Transformative Journey’ of Mauritius. The Prime Minister cum Minister of Finance said in his Budget 2018-2019 speech the Transformative Journey will need

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Mini cabinet reshuffle after Budget?

At least one Minister found himself in trouble with the ruling class in Port Louis recently. And because of that, a mini cabinet reshuffle is expected after the Budget presentation. This could be the case for a Minister who had apparently caused trouble over the St Antoine-Lebanese deal. WFTV reported

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Five ministers and a Lebanese group in a land deal?

Five ministers – including two top Ministers – are allegedly involved in a land deal that is to be signed soon. The deal is worth Rupees 4 billion (milliards in Mauritius). The land will be sold to a Lebanese group, we are told. It is said to be of a 350 arpents

Why hasn't Mauritius deported Verner? Police inaction decried!

Video of a press conference by a Muslim group explaining what really led to last Saturday’s rally and giving main points on what the group of Mosques feels about the threat of Lght in the country (In French) Mauritius is still reeling from the aftermath of the Lgbt event

A sizzling plot for the Parliament to enact pro-Lgbt laws!

It is a sizzling plot that has now been unearthed after the Lgbt march was cancelled last week in Port Louis. Among the major actors of the plot are the Lgbt leaders, high officials in Mauritius, a couple of Foreign Embassies and the not so rowdy Muslim crowd at Places

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Sirul to be sent back to KL if Malaysia drops death sentence: Mahathir

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said today the hitman Sirul Azhar Umar will only be sent back if Putrajaya opts to drop his death sentence. Sirul and a fellow bodyguard, Azila Hadri, were charged with the murder and sentenced to death in 2009 but Sirul has denied carrying out the

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Agaléga: Where Mauritius reneged its pledge to its own people

Agaléga is where Mauritius has simply abandoned its virtues: One of which is to look into the interest of its own people. The country has simply placed money ahead to reneged its pledge to protect the three hundred people living on this small archipelago. They are forced to watch while

Muslim Pro, lifestye app, expands to Malaysia

The Muslim Pro lifestyle app has expanded its operations in Malaysia.  With over 52 million downloads globally, Muslim Pro is used by Muslims in over 200 countries around the world. The app offers features such as accurate prayer times, Qibla directions, various translations & recitals of the Quran, Halal restaurants

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India to pump cash: Pravind to knock down fuel-flour-oil prices?

The visit of the Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Mauritius was about the internal affairs of the country. That is what a source told WFTV today. “It was more about the upcoming budget and the support India will provide to the budget,” said the source. From New Delhi,

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Outrageous Rosmah: Still wearing Chopard watch worth RM90k at MACC grilling!

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak’s wife Rosmah Mansor met the anti-graft agents at the anti-corruption agency offices in defiance. She sported a Chopard “Ladies Happy Sports Classic 7 Floating Diamond” watch worth between RM60,000 to RM90,000 said netizens. For a lady under investigation, that was a defying

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Why Pravind must embrace the Muslim pride over the Lgbt issue

This weekend we saw a flurry of attacks against Muslims on social media in Mauritius. The attack surged after a large group of Muslims ‘armed’ with their faith showed their opposition to a Lgbt march in Port Louis. This is the first time the Muslims of all ages were upset

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Why Trump is winning the trade war

On the onset, the US is winning a trade-war that it started. A well-calculated move by President Donal Trump. Here we explain why is he winning. Indeed, President Donald Trump would not start a war bulldozing across his allies without plans to come out victorious. However vicious his statement sounds,

Maybank appoints Michael Foong as new CEO, International

Maybank appointed Michael Foong Seong Yew as Chief Executive Officer, International in addition to his role as Group Chief Strategy Officer with effect from 1 June 2018. Foong takes over the leadership of International from Pollie Sim who has retired from Maybank effective that same day. Foong joined the Group

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Mauritius: Lgbt chief disrespects Ramadan, accuses Muslims of terrorism

Saturday was not about gay rights or Lgbt’s right to walk freely in the country. They are always free and they have all the rights as any other Mauritian citizens.  This has never been a problem for them. Why? Because rally or not, the gay community in Mauritius is

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Large Muslim crowd forces Lgbt group to cancel Port Louis march

A march organised by the Collectif Arc-en-Ciel – a Lgbt group – was cancelled after it was allowed to go on today. The rally was cancelled by the police citing potential disruption of peace. A large crowd of Muslims had assembled near the Caudan area, where the Lgbt group wanted to start

U.S.-France abusing Lgbt issue to destabilise Mauritius

The United States and France are meddling in the country and testing the peace among the various communities, said a source to WFTV. The source said the U.S. and French are in tacit support to a Lgbt group that is causing havoc in the country. “The U.S. and

Shangri-la dialogue: A solution to SCS conflict needed

U.S. news network CNBC reported on May 2, 2018 that China had installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three features in the Spratlys, namely Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef and Mischief Reef. The report substantiates the concern among regional observers that China may soon start a

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Perdasama founder urges Malaysians to zero-in on exports

In a media release today, the Perdasama founder Datuk Moehamad Izat Emir urged Malaysians entrepreneurs and businessmen to focus on exporting Malaysian goods. The UMNO Petaling Jaya Selatan division chairman of the Setia Budi branch however said there must be a dialogue with local banks to assist in the drive

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Mahathir: The first Malaysian reformist Prime Minister

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad’s meteoric comeback in Malaysian politics is second to none in modern history. But his return as the head of a reformist government does not augur well for many. In particular for the fallen ex-PM Najib Razak and the collectivity that kowtowed behind him

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Ramadan body cooling drink - try it

https://youtu.be/z4OD3LiXO_0 This Ramadan, if you are in hot weather, why not try this drink? This cucumber juice is an essential part of the fasting in Ramadan in Indonesia. It is served as a cooling drink and regulates your body temperature on a hot day!

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Trump faking Kim meeting exposed U.S. China strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump played a smart game with the North Korean planned summit that he eventually cancelled. For all we know, there was no real summit planned, despite all the data that points to a summit in Singapore. It was all drama to unmask the biggest threat against

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Now, is 1MDB criminal case in Singapore hearsay?

Recently, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he will shout ‘help’ if he needed help from Singapore in the 1MDB investigation. Prior to that, the Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore was ready to assist Malaysia in the investigation on 1MDB. Mahathir also said Lee has indicated that

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MACC indicates Najib's proof of Saudi donation dubious

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency MACC suggested the ex-Malaysian premier gave dubious proof to clear his name in the 1MDB scandal. Watch the video below (in English) to hear the MACC chief Mohd Shukri Abdull on the famous Saudi Arabian prince. Based on this video statement from the MACC chief, it