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Ismail Sabri moots bringing back GST to boost govt coffers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Bera MP Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today reiterated his call for the return of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a means to increase government revenue. The former prime minister insisted that the
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KL Fire and Rescue Dept confirms minor explosion at Menara LPP near Bukit Tunku
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPMKL) confirmed that there was a minor explosion at the Menara Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang (LPP) near Bukit Tunku, here today. A JBPMKL spokesperson said the explosion involved a
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Rally to focus on solidarity, not controversial matters
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The controversy of chanting the “takbir” should not cloud the main agenda of tonight’s Malaysia Stands with Palestine Rally at Axiata Arena Stadium, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im
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EC issues 73 postal ballot papers, no early voting
BINTULU, Oct 24 — The Election Commission (EC) has issued a total of 73 postal ballot papers to eligible electors, including police personnel for the Jepak state by-election this Nov 4. EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said the postal ballot
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Ministry to get full report on flash flood at Zoo Negara
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 24 — The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC) will obtain a full report on the flash flood that hit Zoo Negara on October 18 to prevent a recurrence of the incident, said its minister Nik
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Putrajaya mum on recovered 1MDB funds due to Goldman suit, MP told
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The federal government will not be issuing public statements about the recovery of monies linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) abroad since it is currently an ongoing court matter, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman
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Four PSM members arrested for obstructing authorities during farmer’s eviction protest
IPOH, Oct 24 — Ipoh police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said that a farmer and three activists from the Socialist Party of Malaysia’s (PSM) were detained for obstructing public servants from carrying out their enforcement duties during a protest over
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State Immunity Bill in final stage of drafting
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — The government is currently in the final stages of drafting the State Immunity Bill, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Legal and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. She said the bill aims
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Jepak GPS candidate’s dad advises him to stay humble, be himself on campaign trail
BINTULU, Oct 24 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Jepak by-election candidate Iskandar Turkee’s father has given him sage advice for the campaign trail. “My advice to my son Iskandar, be cool, be humble, and be yourself,” said Turkee Hamzah. “I
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Vietnam’s Visionary Green Transition: Paving the Way for Sustainable Innovation and Environmental Responsibility
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In a world where technology and sustainability are becoming increasingly interconnected, corporations announce their ambitious new strategy: a commitment to digital transformation that aligns with green growth principles. This initiative
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