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Could it really be over? Terengganu shuts last two shelters as third wave floods recede
KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 31 — The two remaining temporary relief centres (PPS) in Terengganu were closed today, marking the end of the third wave of floods in the state. The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that the PPS at
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Pahang on track to achieve high-income status in 2025 as annual state revenue exceeds RM1b for three years running
KUANTAN, Dec 31 — As the year comes to a close, marked by numerous successes, the Pahang government remains committed to advancing the state towards becoming a high-income region in 2025, thus further enhancing the flow of benefits to its
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On trial over FashionValet’s RM8m funds, Vivy Yusof and husband get back passports to perform umrah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The Sessions Court here today allowed the application by FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet) founder Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband, Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, for a temporary release of their passports to enable them to
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Puspakom CEO warns against corrupt staff after JPJ inspection exposes unsafe vehicle pass
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Puspakom CEO Mahmood Razak Bahman has issued a stern warning to staff involved in misconduct, stressing that they will not be shielded from internal disciplinary actions. His remarks follow a surprise inspection by the Road
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Flood woes worsen in Johor while Kelantan sees relief and Terengganu stalls
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — The flood situation in Johor is worsening with the number of victims placed in temporary relief centres (PPS) increasing slightly this morning, while in Kelantan, the disaster situation has improved and the number of victims
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Taman Seri Alam developer’s compensation falls short as residents demand RM10,000 second flood damage
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Homeowners affected by the weekend flash flood in Taman Seri Alam, Bandar Saujana Utama in Sungai Buloh are demanding RM10,000 each in compensation from the developer responsible for the area’s water retention pond. The flood
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Passing governor baton to Musa, Juhar says Sabahans are pillars of state’s development and success
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 31 — The Yang Dipertua of Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin said the people must be given full attention as they are the foundation and pillar of all development and success achieved in the state. Tun Juhar said
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As Juhar’s 14-year tenure ends, Hajiji lauds governor for navigating Sabah through Lahad Datu incursion and Covid-19
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 31 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor tonight commended Tun Juhar Mahiruddin for his remarkable service and dedication during his 14-year tenure as Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, describing his contributions as invaluable to the state.
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Sabah govt sets aside RM124.7m to develop industrial, entrepreneurial sectors in 2025
KOTA BELUD, Dec 31 — The Sabah state government has allocated RM124.7 million for the development of its industrial and entrepreneurial sectors next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the state government, through the Sabah Maju
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Kelantan folks bemoan forced ‘holiday’ every time monsoon season rolls in
KOTA BARU, Dec 31 — The monsoon season in Kelantan often transforms the lives of flood victims into an ironic ‘mandatory holiday’. Each time the flood waters begin to rise, homes must be abandoned, and the temporary relief centres (PPS)
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