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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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Sarawak Mufti Datu Kipli Yassin is recipient of national-level Perdana Malidur Rasul award

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — Sarawak Mufti Datu Kipli Yassin was today named the recipient of the national-level 1146H/2024 Anugerah Perdana Maulidur Rasul award. His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, presented the award at the national-level 1446H/2024 Maulidur Rasul celebration

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PM Anwar unveils RM5b mega project to boost rice production and transform agriculture

SERDANG, Sept 14 — The government is planning several mega projects in the agricultural sector, including the first phase of a large-scale paddy cultivation initiative, with a total project value of RM5 billion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

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Fahmi announces RM11m for Malaysian film makers, RM6.5m for musicians under creative content fund

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 14 — The Communications Ministry is injecting RM17.5 million into the Creative Content Fund (DKK) to further support and strengthen the nation’s film and music industries. Its minister Fahmi Fadzil said RM11 million has been allocated to

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Hadi reaffirms PAS’ efforts to revive Muafakat Nasional with Umno

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said today the party has not given up on the possibility of working with Umno to revive the Muafakat Nasional (MN) alliance. He confirmed that PAS remains open

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Civil Defence Force to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide for north-east monsoon readiness

PADANG BESAR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is preparing to deploy 11,000 personnel nationwide to handle the North-east Monsoon (MTL), which will begin in October. APM Disaster Management and Operations Division director Col (PA) Mohd Rosman

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Jakim rebuts inaction claims, says GISB action began in 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today rebutted claims that it failed to address issues related to GISB Sdn Bhd and said that action against GISB had began in February 2019. Jakim director-general Datin Hakimah

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A tip-off from ex-GISBH staff and info from deviant teachings researchers: IGP details six-month precursor to raid on welfare homes where kids sexploited

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Police carried out six months of intelligence and investigations before raiding 20 care homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding (GISBH) over allegations of child exploitation and abuse. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan

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Rescued children from GISB welfare homes receiving care and protection, says Nancy Shukri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has confirmed that the children rescued during the recent Ops Global operation are under proper protection and care. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assured that the Social Welfare

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