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5G can enhance patient treatment and teaching capabilities at hospitals
OSLO, March 2 ― The idea of having a hospital equipped with an integrated 5G network and its emerging technologies is something Malaysia could leverage on to enhance patient treatment and teaching capabilities, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The minister,
Read MoreChild among three dead in Kuala Krai accident, says Kelantan Fire Dept
KUALA KRAI, March 2 — A young girl has been identified as one of the three casualties in a two-car accident on Jalan Kuala Krai-Gua Musang near Kampung Pahi, earlier today. The Kuala Krai Fire and Rescue Department chief, Nik
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Real contest not between Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera, but between Malaysian and international firms
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 — Malaysia’s success will be spurred on by Malaysians working together regardless of ethnicity, as the real competition is on the world stage against international firms instead of between the Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera, DAP’s Nga Kor
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Govt agrees in principle to implement home detention for prisoners
PUNCAK BORNEO, March 2 — The government has agreed in principle to implement the Licensed Release of Prisoners (PBSL), through home detention, for prisoners serving jail time of four years and below, as an effort to reduce overcrowding in prisons.
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2,000 blood bags needed daily nationwide to ensure sufficient supply
PETALING JAYA, March 2 — The country still requires at least 2,000 bags of blood on average every day to ensure an adequate supply to face any potential future challenges. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said as such, his
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PM Anwar signs off RM1b to create Bumiputera entrepreneurial class
PUTRAJAYA, March 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he approved RM1 billion to fund projects aimed at creating a Bumiputera entrepreneurial class as one of several major spending announcements to fulfil and complement recommendations made at
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Jakim constantly monitors allocation channelled to Muslim converts
MELAKA, March 2 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is committed to constantly monitoring the allocations channelled by the government to the states, especially those involving target groups including Muslim converts. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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No Malaysians affected in Rameshwaram Cafe bomb blast in India’s Bengaluru
PUTRAJAYA, March 2 — There have been no reports of any Malaysians, including students, impacted by the bomb blast that took place at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru, India, yesterday (March 1). In a statement, the Foreign Ministry, via the
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Husband, wife killed in workshop fire in Kuching
KUCHING, March 2 — A husband and wife were killed after their vehicle workshop, adjacent to their house, in Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha, near here, was razed in an early morning fire. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director, Datuk
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NIOSH, N. Sembilan Social Welfare Dept to raise awareness on elderly mental healthcare
PORT DICKSON, March 2 — The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Negeri Sembilan Social Welfare Department are taking proactive steps to share techniques to tackle mental stress among the elderly at the Senior Citizens Activity
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