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Transport Ministry says mulling inter-state express train services that operate even outside festive seasons
IPOH, Feb 8 — The Transport Ministry said today it is looking into possibilities of providing express train service between states not only during festive seasons but also on other days. Its minister Anthony Loke said he would discuss this
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New Social Platform, WeAre8, is out to Empower Communities Amid Capitol Hill Inquiry into Social Media’s Impact on Society
Join the app that gives back and turn your time on social media into positive impact on your community NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amid Capitol Hill investigating social media practices, WeAre8, a tech company fostering social change,
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Selangor has water storage to last for nine months, says state infrastructure chairman
SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — Selangor has about nine months’ supply of water to cater for the needs of the population to mitigate the impact of the current El Nino phenomenon in the country. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman
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Eight individuals arrested over employment scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Eight individuals, including a woman, all of them locals, have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a non-existent job scam. Sentul district police Chief ACP Ahmad Sukarno Mohd Zahari said all the suspects
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Muhyiddin gets passport to attend opening of friend’s Thai restaurant in Bangkok
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — The Sessions Court today allowed an application by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for a temporary release of his passport to enable him to travel to Thailand. Judge Azura Alwi, in granting the application, ordered the
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Former Senate president Adam Kadir nominated for Nobel Prize in Literature
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Former Senate president Tan Sri Adam Kadir has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature, the prestigious annual award by the Swedish Academy. It is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by
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Johor police chief assures thorough probe in murder at Route 66 Club
JOHOR BARU, Feb 8 — The Johor police will be conducting a thorough investigation, including determining the motive, that led to the brutal murder of a 24-year-old man at the Route66 Club entertainment outlet along Jalan Abdullah Tahir in the
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Sarawak Pan Borneo project can be completed this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — The Works Ministry (KKR) will ensure the construction of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Expressway (LPB) project can be completed this year, said its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the work progress of
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No plans to extend Ipoh’s Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, focus on optimising existing space
IPOH, Feb 8 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said that there is no plans to extend the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) at the moment as the current upgrading plan is to optimise existing space. Loke said that there
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Appellate court rejects prosecution’s request to reverse acquittal of Samirah, her kids in Cradle CEO murder case
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 ― The Court of Appeal (CoA) has today rejected the prosecution’s appeal against the acquittal of Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers on a charge of murdering Cradle Fund chief executive officer (CEO) Nazrin Hassan. The three-member
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