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What cracks? Hamzah insists nothing to paper over in Bersatu
SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — New Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin today insisted the party will grow stronger than before, when opening its first annual general meeting after a contentious poll. Hamzah also rubbished the talk of divisiveness
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MetMalaysia warns of continuous downpours in Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Johor until tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 –– The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous rain warning affecting eight states namely Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Johor, until tomorrow. In a statement today, MetMalaysia reported that dangerous-level continuous
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Centralised Disaster Operations Centre mobilised as crisis escalates nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 –– The federal Centralised Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB) has been activated to coordinate rescue operations and manage flood victims, as severe flooding affects eight states across Malaysia. The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) confirmed that
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Perak rewards its civil servants with two-month bonus; payment set for Dec 20
IPOH, Nov 29 — The Perak government today announced a two-month salary bonus for the state’s civil servants for their dedication and sacrifice in the service. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, who made the announcement when tabling the
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Bersatu’s Hamzah dismisses PAS spiritual leader’s remarks on BN as ‘lower-level’ chatter
SHAH ALAM, Nov 29 — Any discussions on Barisan Nasional (BN) joining Perikatan Nasional (PN) must be led by the top leadership of the parties involved, said Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin today. Commenting on
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Water supply restored to 37,000 Penang consumers within 12 hours after Batu Ferringhi plant repairs
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 29 –– Water supply has normalised along beachfront areas of Penang Island as at 10.45am today after water works at the Batu Ferringhi Water Treatment Plant completed ahead of schedule. Penang Water Supply Corporation chief executive officer
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I don’t know if PAS is luring BN, but would be nice if Umno joined us
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — PAS spiritual leader Datuk Hashim Jasin claimed he was unaware of any attempts from his party to allegedly entice Barisan Nasional into leaving the national unity government. However, Hashim said it would be good for
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All ministers’ leave revoked, all hands on deck for Malaysia’s floods
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said all federal ministers’ leave have been cancelled to ensure every government resource is available to deal with the country’s floods. He said it was critical that all ministers
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Citing unresolved police misconduct and unnecessary use of security laws, Suaram says human rights still curtailed under Madani govt
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 –– Laws and practices curtailing freedoms still persist in Malaysia despite Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration continuing to highlight human rights as an integral part of the Madani government, a human rights report by
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PM Anwar slams exploitation of race, religion, urges love, unity to counter hate-driven rhetoric
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 29 –– Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday criticised leaders who exploit racial and religious sentiments to draw public attention, describing them as shallow and bereft of ideas. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said that such
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