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Tourism Ministry says 349 Haj fraud reports made since last year
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The police have opened 252 investigation papers on Haj and umrah scams since 2019 involving RM9.81 million, said Deputy Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. He also said that in the same period, Malaysian
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Perak government to revive five housing projects abandoned for over a decade
IPOH, July 10 — Efforts are underway to revive five abandoned housing projects in Perak, involving 1,375 units, which have been deserted for over a decade, according to Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The five projects — D’Aman
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Finance Ministry says MRT Corp’s ‘losses’ due to construction cost, dismisses mismanagement and low ridership
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 – Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying today clarified that the “losses” incurred by MRT Corp was the cost that has already been spent for the construction of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 1 (MRT1) and
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PM Anwar wants research houses to work with universities, firms on new opportunities for Malaysians
MARANG, July 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged national or state research institutions to cooperate with universities and the private sector to explore and develop new fields that the people can benefit from. Anwar said that is
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Diesel fleet card delay because oil firms were slow to issue them
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali today acknowledged delays in issuing diesel fleet cards to some users. Armizan also said the five oil companies in Malaysia were the cause of
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Anthony Loke causes stir in Dewan Rakyat after experiencing breathing difficulty
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke caused a stir in the Dewan Rakyat today when he appeared to experience difficulty breathing. According to the New Straits Times (NST), the incident occurred during the minister’s question time as
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Syed Saddiq says dubious third place in triathlon was ‘honest mistake’
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman today took responsibility for an “honest” mistake that saw him being awarded third place in a recent triathlon, which was deleted after allegations of irregularity. In an Instagram
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Race organiser deletes Syed Saddiq’s time after allegations of cheating
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The organiser of a triathlon event has removed Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s time and resulting podium place after the Muar MP’s performance in the event came under suspicion. A check today on CheckPointSpot —
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