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Vet Department takes hold of husky in viral abuse video
PETALING JAYA, July 4 — The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) today confirmed taking custody of a husky dog shown in a viral video alleging abuse by its owner. The DVS said it went to a condominium in Kajang identified as
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Cabinet OK’s amending Personal Data Protection Act to curb abuse, breaches
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) that are expected to be tabled in the current parliamentary meeting. In a statement, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said
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Called out over busted escalators and toilets, KTM vows quick repairs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) today pledged to repair faulty escalators and lifts at its stations, after a public transport advocate called these out in an informal audit. The rail operator said maintenance work to rectify
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PM Anwar says ‘deeply moved’ by Sheikh Al-Azhar’s visit to Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the special visit of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif (Sheikh Al-Azhar) Prof Ahmad Muhammad Ahmad At-Tayyeb to Malaysia as a great honour, recognising the visit from a
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Cops hunt driver who ditched Honda City packed with RM10,000 worth of drugs after ramming four cars in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The police are now tracking the driver of a Honda City who rammed into four cars last night in Kuala Lumpur and escaped by leaving behind a car containing over RM10,000 worth of drugs. Kuala
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Drug Rehabilitation Bill 2024 to streamline treatment, support voluntary admissions
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — The Drug Dependants (Rehabilitation and Treatment) (Amendment) Bill 2024, which went through its second reading in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, is facilitating and client-friendly overall, said the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK). In a statement yesterday, AADK
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Chemical leak at KLIA’s Southern Support Zone prompts medical response after 20 experience nausea
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — At least 20 individuals experienced nausea following a chemical leak at the KLIA Southern Support Zone Aircraft Engineering area today. According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, those affected included staff from Sepang Aircraft,
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Govt mulls parking fee waivers for electric vehicles in cities to promote green transport
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The government is considering exempting electric vehicles (EVs) entering cities from having to pay local authority parking fees, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said today. He added that he hopes the initiative
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3,000 5G-powered smart factories by 2030 expected to boost Malaysia’s GDP by RM36.8b
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The 3,000 smart factories powered by 5G which will be in operation by 2030 are expected to contribute RM36.8 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP). Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri
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Rosmah presses on with bid to strike out money laundering and tax evasion charges
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s money laundering and tax evasion trial proceeded today despite the lack of reply from the Attorney General’s Chambers to her representation for the charges to be dismissed. At the onset of
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