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PM Anwar says Pakatan-BN best choice to steer Malaysia away from extremism
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 25 – The Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance is the best combination to steer Malaysia away from religious and racial bigotry, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime minister said this was because the
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No increase in radioactivity-levels detected in country’s waters, says Atom Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — There has been no increase in radioactivity levels detected in the country’s waters following the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean by the Japanese government, says the Department of
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Sarawak records 10 rabies cases this week
KUCHING, Aug 25 — Sarawak recorded 10 positive cases of rabies involving animals this week, according to the state Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). Its director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said that four cases were detected in Kuching, two in
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Vincent Tan gets temporary restraining order from court against Kedah MB Sanusi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The High Court in Shah Alam today granted Berjaya Corporation Berhad founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan an ad-interim injunction against Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. The ruling was made this morning,
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Health Ministry records two monkeypox cases
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) today confirmed that there are two positive cases of monkeypox (mpox) recorded in the country. Health director-general, Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, said that a confirmed case on July
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Body of homeless man found in drain in Batu Pahat, death suspected to be accidental
BATU PAHAT, Aug 25 — The body of a man believed to be homeless was found in a drain along Jalan Sultanah, here, at about 5pm yesterday. Batu Pahat district police chief ACP Ismail Dollah said the effort to remove
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Returning officer advises candidates to turn up early
JOHOR BARU, Aug 25 — All potential candidates for the Pulai parliamentary by-election are advised to arrive early at the nomination centre at Dewan Jubli Intan Sultan Ibrahim here tomorrow following forecast of rain and to be ready with all
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Panda cubs Yi Yi, Sheng Yi to return to China on August 29
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — The return of panda cubs Yi Yi and Sheng Yi to China on Aug 29 will be carried out in accordance with the International Giant Panda Conservation Agreement between Malaysia and China. The Ministry of
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Pulai, Simpang Jeram by-elections begin with nomination tomorrow
JOHOR BARU, Aug 25 — With the six states having concluded their elections recently, the heat is now shifting to the ‘Southern Tiger’ state where two by-elections, namely for the Pulai parliamentary seat and the Simpang Jeram state seat, will
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Sabah CM announces RM4b hydroelectric dam in Ulu Padas, Tenom to solve Sabah’s water woes
PAPAR, Aug 25 — A RM4 billion hydroelectric dam will be built at Ulu Padas, Tenom as a long-term solution to the state’s perennial water shortage, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today. The groundbreaking ceremony for the
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