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Malaysia looking to learn from China’s 5G rural success
BEIJING, Sept 27 — The status of 5G implementation in China, which currently covers more than 90 per cent of populated areas, attracts Malaysia’s interest to learn about its success in improving connectivity, especially in rural areas. Communications Minister Fahmi
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972 rice farmers incur RM13.5m in losses; over 1,500ha of paddy fields inundated with floodwaters
JITRA, Sept 27 — A total of 972 rice farmers under the Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP) in this state have suffered losses of approximately RM13.5 billion after more than 1,500 hectares of paddy fields were flooded. LPP chairman Datuk Mahfuz
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After outlawing GISBH, Perlis says no new recruitment move seen in state
KANGAR, Sept 27 — Perlis Islamic law enforcers have not spotted any new movements to spread beliefs or recruit members from the Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) that have been declared deviant and banned in the state. State
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Police investigation into GISBH ‘organised crime’ network unearth coercion, rampant brainwashing to ensure loyalty, and multiple brides as reward
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Ongoing police investigations into Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) have found mass brainwashing within the group to enforce devotion to its top leaders as well as threats, blackmail and the offer
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Son was chased, thrown by animal during encounter, says victim’s dad
MERSING, Sept 27 — The father of Mohamad Syafik Yakob, who died after being trampled by an elephant in Felda Tenggaroh 5 yesterday, said that his son was chased and tossed during the wild animal’s attack yesterday morning. Yakob Md
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Cops hunt daredevil who jumped across monorail tracks at Bukit Bintang station
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Police are tracking a man who filmed himself leaping across the tracks at the Bukit Bintang monorail station three days ago. Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman said a four-second video of the
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Cops confirm no criminal record on BN Mahkota candidate Syed Hussein as alleged by Perikatan man
KLUANG, Sept 27 — Police said the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Johor state seat of Mahkota, Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah does not have a criminal record, despite having been previously detained in connection with an assault case. Kluang
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Special meeting to tackle hotel check-in, check-out controversy after social media uproar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will hold a special meeting to address concerns regarding check-in and check-out timings in the hospitality industry. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this issue has
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RM200 fine awaits owners for keeping banned dog breeds; face confiscation
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 25 — Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will impose an RM200 fine on pet owners found keeping dogs on the prohibited breed list and confiscate the animals if they fail to remove them within the set period.
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Sinkhole at KLIA’s Bunga Raya Complex suspected to be caused by sewage pipe leak
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — A one-metre deep sinkhole at the entrance to the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), is suspected to have been caused by a sewage pipe leak. The Ministry of Works (KKR) announced on its
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