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MIFF WELCOMES MORE GLOBAL BUYERS TO ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION IN 2024
Visitor registration is open for Mar 1-4 show KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Marking a significant milestone of 30 years in global furniture trade and fresh from its strongest ever growth, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) is
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Tengku Zafrul says 984 proposed projects worth RM105.3b at negotiation stage
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — A total of 984 proposed projects, involving estimated investments of RM105.3 billion, were under negotiation supervised by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) as of August 31, 2023. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri
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High Court in JB clears two Immigration officers of migrant smuggling charge
JOHOR BARU, Oct 16 — The High Court here today acquitted and discharged two senior officers of the Johor Malaysian Immigration Department on a charge of smuggling eight migrants into the country three years ago. Judicial Commissioner Noor Hayati Mat
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Govt approves 4,839 hectares of land in Sabah, Sarawak for paddy cultivation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The government is developing 4,839 hectares of land in Sabah and Sarawak for paddy cultivation, the Dewan Negara was told today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it would involve 2,159 hectares
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MYAirline’s licence will be suspended
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said that MYAirline’s operating licence will be suspended by the authorities. According to English daily The Star, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is expected to announce the matter
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Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Hamas
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia does not agree with Western pressure to condemn Palestinian militant group Hamas, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today, amid widespread outrage over this month’s deadly attack on southern Israel. Western and European countries have
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HR Minister to look into welfare of MYAirline staff not receiving salaries
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Human Resources Minister V.Sivakumar will meet with the Labour Department today to discuss further action on the welfare of MYAirline staff. This is following claims that the airline’s staff have yet to receive their August
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UBBF 2023 Intelligent IP Network Summit in Dubai an Impressive Success
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — During the 9th UBBF 2023 in Dubai, UAE, the Intelligent IP Network Summit — themed “Net5.5G Continuous Innovation, Boosting New Growth” — provided the perfect stage for leading carriers and analysts from prestigious
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PM Anwar urges civil servants to save electricity at govt offices, avoid waste
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged civil servants to make saving electricity in government offices a culture while eliminating waste even if it is a small matter. “We always see waste in the big
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Court rejects Najib and son’s income tax appeal
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin have to pay income tax arrears amounting to RM1.69 billion and RM37.6 million respectively to the Inland Revenue Board’s (IRB). This followed today’s decision by the
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