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High Court lets ex-civil servants proceed with bid for immediate pension adjustments under pre-2013 formula
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The High Court here today granted leave for a group of 57 former civil servants to proceed with their lawsuit for the Malaysian government to immediately adjust their monthly pension payments according to the scheme
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Six reports of illegal lanthanide mining in state from 2019 to 2023
IPOH, Feb 29 — A total of six reports were made against illegal lanthanide mining in Perak from 2019 to 2023, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the illegal lanthanide mining
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Selangor’s 2023 target of 1,000 EV charging stations pushed to 2025
SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin today said the state currently has 681 units of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The figure was short of the target for 1,000 units to be
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Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7m state govt loan in 2031
SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Selangor Air) is scheduled to begin repaying a loan of RM248.7 million to the state government, starting in 2031. Selangor
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Govt committed to enhance connectivity, upgrade port facilities in Labuan
LABUAN, Feb 29 — The Federal Territory of Labuan is set to have enhanced connectivity with the commitment given by the government through the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to increase direct flight frequency and explore the proposed upgrade of Labuan
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A new global startup event in Tokyo offers a chance for Japanese innovators to speak to international audiences – and get their overseas expansion plans assessed
Japan Global Innovators’ Forum (JGIF) takes place on March 15, supported by the Tokyo government and the Mainichi newspaper TOKYO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Representatives of innovative Japanese startups with global ambitions will be gathering in the heart of Tokyo
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Ringgit expected to continue strengthening; trading at RM4.50 vs USD year-end
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The ringgit is expected to continue to strengthen this year, trading at RM4.50 against the US dollar by year-end, driven by the country’s positive economic performance, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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Para swimming coach in alleged sexual harassment case goes on leave
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The coach linked to the sexual harassment case involving national swimmers has gone on leave until the investigation into the issue of misconduct is completed, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Hannah said as
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Over 6,000 teachers get approval for early retirement last year, says deputy education minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — A total of 6,394 teachers or 1.49 per cent of the overall teacher workforce were given approval to go on early retirement last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh
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WIC holds forum on computing power network during MWC 2024 in Barcelona
BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: The World Internet Conference (WIC) held a forum on Feb 27 themed on “Computing Power Network: Smarter Network for a Smarter World” during the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 in
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