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State-level Maal Hijrah celebrations highlight unity, spiritual reflection
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The Maal Hijrah 2024/1446H celebrations held in several states last night included lectures, Yasin and Tahlil recitations, as well as prayers marking the end and beginning of the year. In Selangor, the Sultan of Selangor,
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Abdul Majid named Selangor Tokoh Maal Hijrah
SHAH ALAM, July 7 — Former Deputy Mufti of Selangor Datuk Abdul Majid Omar was selected as Selangor Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1446H/2024M during the state-level celebrations to welcome the Islamic New Year last night. The announcement was made by Selangor
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PKR’s defeat a call for self-reflection
SEBERANG PERAI, July 7 — Penang PKR chief Nurul Izzah Anwar said the party’s defeat in the Sungai Bakap by-election yesterday is a sign for the party to self-reflect. She said it is also a reminder for the party to
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Times Malaysians broke the bank for special vehicle numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Unique vehicle registration numbers are coveted in Malaysia but those who want one must pay for the privilege, with the most desirable serving as a symbol of their owners’ status. On June 20, His Majesty
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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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