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Contractors need not curry favour with ministers under this govt, just required to get job done
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has vowed that contractors do not need to cultivate a relationship with Cabinet members to be awarded contracts. The DAP secretary-general said it is enough for those awarded contracts to carry
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Malaysian Bar’s AGM to vote on challenging Pardons Board’s decision on Najib, condemning regressive citizenship amendments
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Malaysian Bar — the umbrella body representing lawyers in Peninsular Malaysia — will be discussing and voting today on whether to adopt resolutions to challenge the Pardons Board’s reduction of convicted former prime minister
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PM Anwar says Germany, Malaysia have role in resolving Gaza conflict
HAMBURG, March 16 — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that Germany and Malaysia must both use their influence to reach an amicable solution to the conflict in Gaza, despite their opposing views on the conflict. “What
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Johor MB highlights RM113.7b investment, range of accomplishments marking two-year administration
JOHOR BARU, March 16 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced a remarkable achievement under the state government’s administration: attracting investments totalling RM113.7 billion and creating 35,000 job opportunities within a span of two years, alongside a range
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Cops arrest two for obstructing Alor Setar City Council officers’ work
ALOR SETAR, March 16 — The police arrested two men, believed to have caused a commotion and prevented Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) enforcement officers from carrying out their duties, in the Dataran Medan Bandar Alor Setar area, on Thursday.
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Pahang MMEA detains Vietnamese fishing vessel with 250 kg catch, valuing around RM1.7m near Tioman
KUANTAN, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang apprehended a Vietnamese fishing vessel and its six crew members for encroaching into Malaysian waters and illegally harvesting marine resources near Tioman Island. Last Thursday, both the boat
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Selangor MMEA identifies rat trails used by undocumented immigrants ahead of Aidilfitri celebration
KLANG, March 16 — The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has identified hotspots, or rat trails, believed to be used as entry and exit routes for illegal immigrants, ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration. Its director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin
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Tragic blaze claims lives of parents, leaves 14-year-old girl as sole survivor in Damansara Utama
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — A 14-year-old girl lost her parents instantly after being the sole survivor rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) in a two-storey house fire on Jalan SS21/18, Damansara Utama, Selangor early this morning. Selangor
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10,000 affordable Madani homes planned for Putrajaya by 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — More than 10,000 units of Residensi Madani and Residensi Wilayah are targeted to be developed in Putrajaya, starting this year, and expected to be completed in 2027. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories),
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Batu Pahat zone MMEA arrest six Indonesians for attempting to leave Malaysia illegally
BATU PAHAT, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Batu Pahat Zone arrested six Indonesians, suspected of being undocumented immigrants, believed to be trying to leave the country in the waters of Tampok, Pontian, at 9.30am yesterday. Batu
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