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Family of KL sinkhole victim departs for India following search operation closure
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The family of the victim in the sinkhole incident in Jalan Masjid India left for India last night after the operation on search and rescue (SAR) was called off and entered the search and recovery
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PAS president says Perikatan, not SAPP, to make decision on participating in Sabah state elections
BANGI, Sept 2 — PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang today said it is up to Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) leadership to decide whether to contest the upcoming Sabah state election. He was responding to Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) Datuk
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PM Anwar seeks more student placements in New Zealand, aims to boost student exchange programmes
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Malaysia has requested New Zealand to provide more places for Malaysian students in new fields in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this is particularly for postgraduates in new areas where
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Dr Mahathir announces SG4 joint venture, each Perikatan-led state holds 25pc stake to ensure fair economic distribution
BANGI, Sept 2 — State Government 4 (SG4) chief panel adviser Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced the creation of a new jointly-owned company called SG4 Group Sdn Bhd, in which each of the four PN-led states Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah,
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Malaysia Airlines passengers can claim refunds after Seoul flight turns back to KLIA after departure
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Passengers on a cancelled Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Incheon Airport in Seoul are entitled to compensation, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom). Mavcom’s director of consumer and public
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Opposition MPs reviewing MoU on allocations due to conditions such as support for govt, asset declaration and ‘3R’ issues
BANGI, Sept 2 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) Chief Whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan revealed today that the coalition is carefully reviewing a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding allocations for Opposition MPs. He noted that the draft includes several ambiguities,
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After coaches arrive, Anthony Loke says KLIA Aerotrain set to return by end of Jan 2025
SEPANG, Sept 2 — The automated people mover system (Aerotrain) at KL International Airport (KLIA) is expected to be operational again by Jan 31, 2025, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said two sets of Aerotrain arrived last week and
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Malaysia to receive antiviral drug and vaccine for mpox through Asean fund
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Malaysia is set to receive the antiviral drug Tecovirimat (TPOXX) and the MVA-BN vaccine for mpox through the Covid-19 Asean Response Fund, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad. Tecovirimat will be used to treat mpox,
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Sabah Pakatan considering all options, including GRS logo, for next state polls
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) is open to the idea of contesting under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) logo if it was working together in the upcoming state election, said Sabah Pakatan Harapan chief Datuk Christina
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KTMB pledges safety measures after 72-year-old woman harassed by male youths in women’s coach, daughter responds
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has responded to a recent incident involving a 72-year-old woman who was harassed by a group of male youths on the KTM Komuter Ladies Coach. In a statement, KTMB expressed
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