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After U-Mobile gets second 5G network job, CelcomDigi says could have started work right away
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Mobile network operator CelcomDigi today reasserted its technical and financial expertise to develop Malaysia’s second 5G network, which regulators unexpectedly awarded to the smaller U-Mobile. In a statement today, the firm said was considering other
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Sarawak premier promises toll-free bridge over Baram river to open before Christmas 2024
MIRI, Nov 3 — The eagerly anticipated Marudi Bridge, spanning the Baram River, will be opened to the public before Christmas this year, said Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at the launch of the Taste of Borneo Cultural
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UPNM cadet bullying and abuse case: Cops record statements from 16 as probe deepens
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Police have so far recorded statements from 16 individuals in the investigation of a bullying and abuse case involving a cadet officer at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia’s (UPNM) Military Training Academy (ALK). Kuala Lumpur police
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Death from charging handphone: Transport Ministry suspends operation for express bus linked to teen’s fatal electrocution pending investigation
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has immediately suspended the operations of a bus linked to the fatal electrocution of a teenage boy in Penang last Friday, and set up a special task force to investigate the
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Fahmi in Turkiye for OIC economic and commercial cooperation, seeking partners for communications and online safety
ISTANBUL, Nov 3 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has arrived for a three-day working visit to Turkiye and to attend the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) 40th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC). This is
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Brace yourselves if running solo against Umno-BN in 2025 Sabah state poll, Bung says even as tie-up talks underway
KUNAK, Nov 3 — Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) is prepared to contest independently in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election if no cooperation agreement is reached with other parties, said its chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin. He explained that
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Fast food worker pleads guilty to car theft, dangerous driving that injured victim in Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — A fast food restaurant employee pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of stealing a car and dangerously driving the rented vehicle resulting in a man being seriously injured. Muhammad Wan Azhar
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No tolerance towards bullying and thuggery in educational institutions, no more slap on wrist for perpetrators
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed today that Putrajaya will not tolerate the culture of bullying in educational institutions. Speaking at a dialogue event at University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Anwar said the
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Rely too much on AI and we risk becoming powerless, PM Anwar warns students
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational contexts is essential for fostering new ways of thinking. However, he emphasised there is a danger that students may
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Govt data shows sexual crimes involving children up 21pc in 2023 as Malaysia’s under-18 numbers 9.14 million
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — The incidence of sexual assault against children in 2023 saw a significant increase, of 21.1 per cent, with reported cases rising to 1,389, from 1,147 in 2022, said Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
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