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Chinese warships docking in Penang poses no threat to Malaysia’s sovereignty, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The issue of a threat to national sovereignty does not arise following the docking of two Chinese naval ships at Penang Port, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is the Unity Government’s spokesperson, explained that
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Vape sleeves disguised as household items not under MoH’s jurisdiction, but will be investigated
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The vape stickers or “sleeves” that are used to disguise vape devices as items from common and popular household brands does not fall under the Health Ministry’s jurisdiction under the Control of Smoking Products for Public
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Altantuya’s convicted killer Azilah avoids death penalty as Federal Court reviews sentence to 40 years and 12 strokes of cane
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Former police commando Azilah Hadri will no longer have to face the death penalty over Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu’s 2006 murder, as the Federal Court has decided to reduce or replace his sentence with imprisonment of
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Sarawak to expand tourism development for Miri, Niah after Unesco listing
MIRI Oct 10 — The Sarawak government will have a tailored tourism development plan for Miri and Niah town following the Niah National Park’s Unesco recognition, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. Any infrastructure development plan, he said, will
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Selangor Sultan calls for immediate rehabilitation efforts for 600 rescued GISBH children
SHAH ALAM, Oct 10 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has ordered the setting up of a committee responsible for rehabilitating children rescued from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH). According to a post on Selangor Royal Office
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker says PM Anwar pushing for greater participation of Asean MPs in regional dialogue
VIENTIANE, Oct 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on parliamentary institutions of Asean member states to provide a broader platform for their members to express their views. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said Anwar
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Clear policies in key sectors and good governance driving Malaysia’s economic growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the recent positive economic developments in Malaysia were the result of better governance, together with clear policy formulation, especially in the industrial, digital transformation, energy and semiconductors sectors.
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JS-SEZ and SFZ set to drive rapid growth in Johor’s tourism industry
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 10 — Johor’s tourism industry is expected to continue its growth and momentum through the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Special Financial Zone (SFZ) in Forest City. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz
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Efforts underway to rescue iconic Penang ferry, contractor appointed for refloating
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 10 — Printhero Merchandise Sdn. Bhd. (Printhero) has appointed a contractor to refloat an iconic Penang ferry that sprung a leak while being renovated. Its chief executive officer, Abdul Hadi Abu Osman, said the process will be
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Driver in crash that killed three UiTM students believed to be mentally unstable
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 10 — The 49-year-old woman involved in the fatal crash that killed three Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dungun students yesterday is believed to be mentally unstable. The crash, which occurred in front of the UiTM campus in
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