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Govt moves to boost MCMC’s powers, enforce stricter oversight, accountability and clearer separation of roles
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The government today tabled a Bill to amend the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Act 1998 or Act 589. The proposed amendments seek to make changes to the composition of the commission, to expand
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Najib begins reading his 525-page witness statement in 1MDB trial, says wasn’t first to wear double PM-MOF hat
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today finally started his defence in his trial over 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) RM2 billion funds, and began reading his 525-page witness statement that was prepared while he
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Two senate members sworn in today
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Two senate members took their oath of office before Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah today. They are Kemaman PAS chairman Che Alias Hamid and Dr Wan Martina Wan Yusoff, who was
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AirAsia says in talks with Penang mural artist Ernest Zacharevic over use of his artwork on plane livery
SEPANG, Dec 2 — AirAsia has initiated discussions with Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic after he raised concerns over the airline’s use of his Children on Bicycle artwork without permission, AirAsia Brand Co (ABC) CEO Rudy Khaw confirmed. Khaw told Malay Mail that the airline
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Malaysia extends auto gate facility to visitors from 53 more countries, plans QR code system for faster checks
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — The Malaysian Immigration Department has extended the auto gate facility for its clearance into the country to visitors from 53 more countries, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah. He said they comprised
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Communications minister tables Bill to amend cybercrime laws in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has today tabled a Bill to amend the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) “Act 588” for its first reading. The amendment Bill, among others will focus on addressing aspects of
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Match SSPA pay hike with higher performance, PM Anwar tells civil servants
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 –– Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged civil servants to improve their performance in line with the salary increment effective this month, following the implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA). He said that
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Transport Ministry mulls cargo hub proposal for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
BATU GAJAH, Dec 2 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is studying a proposal from the Perak government to build a cargo warehousing complex at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS) in Ipoh. Its minister, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, said
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Dead elephant found floating in Sungai Pahang, believed swept away by strong currents
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 –– A wild elephant carcass was found floating in Sungai Pahang near Lubuk, Kampung Besul yesterday after it was discovered by a fisherman at the river at around 6pm. Fisherman Azman Yusoff, 54, spotted the dead
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Putrajaya giving more funds for flood recovery, private sector should also do its part
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government will provide additional allocation to repair schools, temporary evacuation centres (PPS) and other essential infrastructure damaged by the floods He said as of mid-December, there have
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