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Did Global Ikhwan forge halal certs for their bread? They never had any in the first place, religious affairs minister says
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar today clarified that Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holding (GISBH) did not forge halal certificates for their bread products. The religious affairs minister further revealed that
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Child sexual abuse cases should never happen with Muslims, Negeri Sembilan’s Tuanku Muhriz says after Global Ikhwan-linked raid
SEREMBAN, Sept 16 — The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, expressed his regret and sadness over recent reports of child exploitation involving an organisation. “I am deeply saddened by reports of an organisation masquerading as
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In-depth study and Cabinet green light needed first before any mandatory halal certification, says religious affairs minister
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — The proposal to implement mandatory halal certificates for business owners is still at an early stage, said religious affairs minister Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department said that an in-depth study
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On Maulidur Rasul, PM Anwar calls on Muslims to continue making Prophet Muhammad an exemplary role model and learn from him
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Muslims should continue to refer to and make Prophet Muhammad SAW, who is the greatest Murabbi (educator) of the ummah, as Uswatun Hasanah or the exemplary role model when the rest of
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All MA63 issues can be resolved in spirit of Malaysia Madani
KUCHING, Sept 16 — All matters under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) can be resolved as long as the federal, Sarawak and Sabah governments discuss them in the spirit of Malaysia Madani and with mutual respect, said Sarawak Premier Tan
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ChatGPT error sparked confusion over my halal certification remarks, says Teresa Kok
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has clarified that a mistranslation by the AI tool ChatGPT led to confusion over her recent remarks on halal certification, resulting in a misunderstanding that was picked up by media outlets.
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Dozens of Malaysian holiday-goers barred from Thailand due to passport issues, tax arrears, and criminal cases
ALOR SETAR, Sept 16 — Dozens of Malaysian holiday-goers wishing to go to Thailand over the long weekend had their dreams crashed at the border gate due to passport issues, income tax arrears, customs tax, and unresolved old criminal cases.
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In Malaysia Day message, PM Anwar calls on Malaysians to uphold unity to unlock country’s full potential
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on the occasion of Malaysia Day today, called on Malaysians to embrace the true meaning of an independent and free Malaysia while rejecting division and hostility. In a Facebook post today,
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Ex-KSN Abd Halim quashes rumours of death, wants authorities to act against source for fuelling anxiety
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Former chief secretary for the government (KSN) Tan Sri Abd Halim Ali has today denied his death following a news report claiming such. Investment firm Sedania Innovation Bhd — of which Abd Halim is chairman
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King and Queen extend Malaysia Day greetings
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah conveyed their Malaysia Day greetings in a message posted on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s official Facebook page today. The royal couple also prayed
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