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Two months after warning, Pahang Forestry Department destroys 17-ha vegetable farms set up in Cameron Highlands’ protected forests
KUANTAN, Sept 28 — The Pahang Forestry Department (JPNP) has destroyed vegetable farms covering 16.98 hectares in four protected forests in Cameron Highlands, Berita Harian reported today. The five-day destruction operation was said to prevent local residents who employed foreign workers from
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Penang allocates RM1.3m to promote unity through more ‘Streets of Harmony’
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 28 — The Penang government plans to establish more ‘Streets of Harmony’ across the state to promote and strengthen unity among the people, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said there were currently four ‘Streets Of
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Don’t exploit political stability for power, focus on policies for the people
MIRI, Sept 28 — The political stability achieved in this country over the past two years should not be misused by political leaders to strengthen their positions but should serve as an opportunity to implement good policies for the people,
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Elderly online scam victims lose RM255m as fraud cases surge in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — A total of 1,916 elderly individuals aged 61 and above fell victim to online scams during the first eight months of this year, resulting in losses amounting to RM255,367,680.39. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department
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Health authorities shut MRSM Terendak dining hall for 14 days over food safety concerns after rat droppings found
MELAKA, Sept 28 — The Melaka Health Department has ordered the closure of the dining hall and cafeteria at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Terendak for 14 days, effective yesterday, following the discovery of rat droppings on the floor. State
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Malaysia, Indonesia among nations protesting Netanyahu’s address
NEW YORK, Sept 28 — Indonesian delegates at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) walked out of the chamber in protest ahead of Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, reported Indonesian News Agency (Antara). The delegates
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Flood evacuee numbers in Kedah fall to 139 as conditions improve, water levels remain high
ALOR SETAR, Sept 28 — The number of flood evacuees in Kedah dropped to 139 people from 47 families as of 4 pm compared to 243 people from 59 families this morning. According to Kedah Civil Defence Force deputy director,
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Sarawak’s harmony a model for stability in Malaysia
MIRI, Sept 28 — Political, religious, racial and economic stability in Sarawak help strengthen the stability of the country as a whole, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. “That’s why when we face many problems in the
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Sarawak positioned as future economic catalyst with green energy focus, says PM Anwar
MIRI, Sept 28 — Sarawak has the potential to become one of Malaysia’s economic catalysts in the future through its green energy projects that are capable of strong growth and able to attract foreign investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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[UNOFFICIAL] Syed Hussien retains Mahkota for BN
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah retained the Mahkota state seat after after winning in a straight contest against Perikatan Nasional (PN). Syed Hussien secured 18,649 votes, while PN’s Mohamad Haizan Jaafar received 4,748,
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