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Rapid project approvals key to national development progress
KUANTAN, July 6 — The federal and state governments, as well as local authorities, need to change their old work practices and procedures to avoid delays in the approval processes for new projects, which are essential to driving development in
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PM Anwar donates towards medical fees of activist Henry Albert’s son
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended a donation to reformist Henry Albert to alleviate the medical expenses and surgery costs for his son Theshvin who is suffering from asthma and chronic sinusitis. In
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Man sodomised by foreigner he met in PJ condo gym
PETALING JAYA, July 6 — A local man has alleged he was sodomised against his will by a foreigner he met at the gym of their condominium here in March, district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Ja’afar said today. The complainant
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Fresh durian exports to China won’t spike prices in Malaysia, assures Fama chief
MELAKA, July 6 — Exporting fresh durians to China, which is expected to commence in September, will not affect the market and increase in the price of the fruit in the local market. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) director-general Abdul
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Sg Bakap by-election sees 57.7pc voter turnout by 4pm
NIBONG TEBAL, July 6 — The Election Commission (EC) announced that as of 4pm, 57.7 per cent of voters in the Sungai Bakap by-election have cast their ballots. All nine polling stations, with a total of 65 streams, opened at
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Oil spill at Port Klang contained, cleanup initiated
SHAH ALAM, July 6 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) detected an oil spill at the Jalan Tangki flood gate in Port Klang near here at around 11am yesterday. Based on observations at the location, the oil spill is
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All ministers, senior officials must ‘adopt’ a village to watch over
KUANTAN, July 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed all ministers and Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) to take their responsibilities seriously in monitoring the condition of villages across the country to further enhance the wellbeing
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Soldier missing for 17 days in Limbang found safe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — The Malaysian Army today confirmed that a private who went missing during a patrol operation in Limbang, Sarawak, on June 18 has been found safe. A search and rescue (SAR) team discovered Pvt Muhammad Syafiq
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Home minister says will review PAC criticism over migrant worker system launched without contract
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — The Home Affairs Ministry will examine the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) report on the shortcomings of its migrant worker management platform, said Senator Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today. He said the ministry is committed to
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Beware these stinging sea slugs washing up in Mersing, Johor Fisheries Dept warns
MERSING, July 6 — The Johor Fisheries Department has issued a warning about the presence of dangerous gastropods identified as Petropoda (Creseis Acicula) in the waters here. According to the department, the pteropod, which originates from tropical and subtropical waters,
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