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Malaysians in Cambodian job scam returning home today after two months of detention
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The seven Malaysian victims of a job scam are returning to their homeland today after enduring nearly two months of detention at a Cambodian immigration detention centre. The group, detained by the immigration authorities after
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Malaysia cuts use of ozone-depleting substances by 70pc six years ahead of 2030 target
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — Malaysia has been able to reduce the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 70 per cent, although the original target was only by 43 per cent, through the implementation of the HCFC Elimination Management Plan (HPMP) Stage
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Learn from Sarawak how to manage economy rather than asking East Malaysia to help other states, STAR tells Dr Mahathir
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 1 — The federal government should learn how to manage the economy well from Sarawak instead of asking the Borneo territory to help other poorer states in Malaysia. Reacting to the suggestion from Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad,
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‘We’re not playing Robin Hood’: PM Anwar says Putrajaya not robbing the rich, but taxing the elites to help the poor is fair game
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that he is not attempting to play the role of “Robin Hood” cutting subsidies for higher-income Malaysians in Budget 2025. Anwar explained that he is being fair
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Jeffrey Kitingan raises alarm over use of SDs in Sabah as supporting documents for identity purposes
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 1 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has today advised commissioner of oaths and other authorities to be cautious of verifying statutory declarations (SDs), citing alleged abuse of the documents by foreigners. Kitingan said
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Are you ready for the super heavy rains and floods? MetMalaysia predicts northeast monsoon from Nov 5 till March 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The Northeast Monsoon, commonly referred to as the monsoon season in Malaysia, is expected to start on Nov 5 and will continue until March 2025. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip
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Warisan dismisses solo run rumours, says open to local alliances
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 1 — Parti Warisan remains open to forming alliances with any local political party committed to prioritising the interests of Sabah’s people, its president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said today. Shafie said that Warisan’s core focus is
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