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Tabung Haji presents RM1.8m in business tithes to Sarawak Baitulmal Fund
KUCHING, Dec 22 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today presented its business tithes totaling RM1,886,165.94 for the financial year 2022 to the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund. TH, in a statement said Sarawak Baitulmal Fund deputy general manager Bolhassan Iskandar Taibi received
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Relevant department taking immediate action to expedite Sewerage Pipe Network project
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — The Sewerage Services Department (JPP) is taking immediate action to ensure that the Sewerage Pipe Network construction project (Package D44) worth RM393 million that should have been completed in February 2018, can be finished as
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85pc of domestic consumers not affected by Jan-June 2024 electricity tariff adjustment
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 22 — A total of 85 per cent or seven million domestic consumers in Peninsular Malaysia will not be affected by the electricity tariff adjustment for the January 1 to June 30, 2024 period, implemented under the Imbalance
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Second generation gender bias obstacle to women’s leadership roles
KLANG, Dec 22 — Gender bias or discrimination among the second generation is one of the main obstacles in the path of women aspiring to initiate change or assume leadership roles in Malaysia. Amanah Negara Women’s Wing (Awan) chief Datuk
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In Penang, man faces murder charge from hospital bed over fatal stabbing of aunt
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 22 — A factory operator was charged from his bed at the Penang Hospital today for the fatal stabbing of his aunt last Tuesday. Ong Kok Bu, 29, from Taman Seri Pinang, Butterworth merely nodded when the
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PM Anwar receives visit from Abang Jo with both pledging closer federal-Sarawak ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a visit from Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg which saw both leaders agreeing to strengthen cooperation between the state and the federation. In a post
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Putrajaya ends rebates for households using 600-1,500kWh of power from next year
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 22 — Households using between 600 and 1,500kWh of electricity monthly will no longer receive rebates starting January 1 next year under a new tariff rate set for the first half of 2024. The decision is expected to
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Revolving restaurant at KL Tower can’t operate due to High Court order; was also operating illegally with no rental paid since July
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — The Atmosphere 360 and Café 360, located at the KL Tower here are currently not operational as the premises are under the supervision and control of the High Court, said Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd
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OREiN by AiDot Wins German Design Award for OL005 Bathroom Fan with Bluetooth Speaker
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OREiN by AiDot‘s bathroom exhaust fan OL005 has been honored with Excellent Product Design at German Design Award 2024. The recognition underscores OREiN OL005’s exceptional blend of sympathetic design and functional diversity. Founded
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Moldova’s Parliament Extends Unique Tech Business Enabling Framework and 7% taxation ceiling up to 2035
CHISINAU, Moldova, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Moldova’s Parliament has passed the Law on Information Technology Parks (No.77/2016), a new chapter is set to begin for the nation’s thriving technology sector. This landmark decision will extend the operational period of
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