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‘Mamak’ restaurants say aiming to stop selling cigarettes, but worry of getting penalised when patrons smoke
KUALA SELANGOR, Oct 7 — The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) has reportedly called for its member food establishments to stop selling cigarettes. Its president, Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan, was quoted saying that so far, around four in
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‘Malaysia among the highest in scams’: Amid surge in cases, Sarawak deputy minister warns of red flags when good news comes too easily
MIRI, Oct 7 — The rise in scam cases across Malaysia highlights the urgent need for increased vigilance against online scammers, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting. Ting pointed out that while technological
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Two foreigners to be charged over risqué run attire that upset residents during Johor fundraiser
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 7 — Two foreign nationals arrested for alleged indecent and insulting behaviour during the 2024 Pan Asia International Run event last Saturday are expected to be charged with the offence in the Sessions Court here today. Johor
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Malaysia needs way more IC design talent than it currently has — To solve this, Selangor is banking on a new industrial college
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia recently launched South-east Asia’s largest integrated circuit (IC) design hub in Selangor, but it currently lacks enough talents to drive its push as a pivotal hub. Singapore-based CNA reported that Malaysia needs 10 times more than
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Civil servants eye key salary improvements with new scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Civil servants are looking forward to the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) that will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Budget 2025. The salary scheme, aimed at empowering the
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General Operations Force seizes 40,000 smuggled orchids valued at RM2.1m from Thailand
KOTA BHARU, Oct 7 — A total of 40,000 orchid plants worth RM2.1 million, believed to have been smuggled from Thailand, were seized by a team from Battalion 7 of the General Operations Force (PGA7) during Op Taring Wawasan in
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Why are there China Navy ships in Penang’s waters? Don’t worry, visit just part of goodwill tour for closer ties
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 — The presence of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels in the waters near Penang that have caused concerns among some in the social media were merely part of a routine visit. According to China’s Ministry
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Johor going back to Saturday-Sunday weekends from January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Regent of Johor Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibrahim said the state will revert its weekend days to Saturday and Sunday starting January 1, 2025, following the royal assent of the state Ruler, His
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Court to receive chemist, autopsy reports on Dec 10
HULU SELANGOR, Oct 7 — The Kuala Kubu Bharu Magistrate’s Court today set Dec 10 for mention regarding the submission of the chemist and autopsy reports in the murder case of Nur Farah Kartini Abdullah, involving Lance Corporal Muhammad Alif
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PM Anwar says ‘reject the hypocrisy and double standards’, outlines vision of unity, inclusivity for Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia is prepared to lead with a vision of unity, inclusivity and collaboration during its tenure as Asean Chairman next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He is optimistic that Asean can overcome
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