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Land for Penang LRT depot on man-made Silicon Island to be ready end of 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 10 — The land reclamation for Penang’s Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) depot will be complete by end-2025, said Penang Infrastructure Corporation Sdn Bhd (PIC) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Farizan Darus. He said the land
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Najib derides Jasmine Loo’s court testimony of 2014 Saudi donation letter being created in 2015
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today sought to discredit star prosecution witness Jasmine Loo’s testimony that a 2014 letter — which he used to justify the billions entering his bank account as a Saudi donation —
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No police report against Dr Mahathir over Batu Puteh RCI yet
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — No police report has been lodged so far against ex-prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge, said the inspector-general. In the
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Advocacy group API urges stricter enforcement on fire safety after recent blazes, lapsed fire certificates in Malaysian industrial hubs
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Advocacy group Advokasi Perusahaan dan Industri (API) has called for immediate action to address lax enforcement and indifferent attitudes towards fire safety in Malaysia’s industrial zones. The organisation highlighted the urgency of the matter, given
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Seeking to increase its talent pool, Kon Yeow says non-Penangites working in state now qualify for affordable homes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The Penang government today launched the Madani talent housing project, a scheme aimed to provide affordable homes for professionals and skilled workers relocating to the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state’s
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Kedah MB Sanusi acquitted of sedition charge over Sultan of Selangor, trial for former Agong remark to proceed in February
SHAH ALAM, Dec 10 — The High Court here today acquitted and discharged Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor of a sedition charge over remarks about the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Judge Datuk Aslam
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Over one million EPF members nationwide contribute RM11.16b voluntarily as of October 2024, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — A total of one million Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members have made voluntary contributions amounting to RM11.16 billion as of October 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah
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PM Anwar says won’t accept ‘exorbitant’ health insurance premium hikes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave his assurance to Malaysians that the government will not tolerate any sharp increase in insurance premiums. Answering questions in the Dewan Rakyat this morning, the Tambun MP
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PM Anwar says he discussed Najib’s pardon with King during Johor visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak’s pardon was among the issues that were discussed with His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, during his visit to Johor yesterday.
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Act 589 amendments to strengthen MCMC’s governance, enhance efficiency and improve industry oversight
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The proposed amendments to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Act 1998 (Act 589) aim to improve the roles and strengthen the governance and operations of MCMC, making it more resilient and sustainable in
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