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Johor fully recovers from floods as last relief centre in Kota Tinggi closes
JOHOR BARU, Jan 3 — The last temporary relief centre at the Kampung Perpat Community Hall in Kota Tinggi was closed at 11 am today, following the full recovery of the flood situation in Johor. State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN)
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Four who died in Sunway concert consumed ecstasy coming from inside event venue
SHAH ALAM, Jan 3 — Police believe that the four individuals who died after attending a concert in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya had consumed ecstasy pills obtained or purchased inside the venue. Bernama quoted Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar
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PM calls for every civil servant to have a voice in departmental meetings
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on civil servants at all levels to adopt an inclusive approach during departmental discussions and meetings, aligning with the true spirit of “musyawarah”. He emphasised the need for
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Hearing of Anwar’s defamation suit against Pendang MP postponed to October 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The hearing of a defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Pendang Member of Parliament Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim has been rescheduled to October 2026. Lawyer Datuk SN Nair, representing Anwar,
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Ahead of pro-Najib rally on Monday, PM Anwar tells public to heed Palace’s remarks on pardon and clemency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged all parties to respect the King’s firm reminder that only he holds the power to pardon or commute a sentence, ahead of next Monday’s rally supporting jailed
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Any convict seeking pardon, clemency must submit proposal before next Pardons Board meeting
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 – Any convict looking for a pardon or sentence reduction must formally submit their proposal to the Pardons Board before its next meeting, the palace clarified today amid debate over Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.
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PM Anwar demands better public service efficiency as he aims to run a tight ship
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 — In his first address to civil servants in 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all public officials from top to bottom to convene and assess how their respective departments can improve its governance
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Better wages, tackling hardcore poverty and persistent floods: These are PM Anwar’s priorities for 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today outlined his focus for 2025, including to pressure for better wages from government-linked investment companies (GLIC), government-linked companies (GLC), and companies with massive profits. He said that
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Malaysia set to benefit economically from Asean chairmanship this year, Fahmi suggests
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 — Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. The Unity Government spokesperson highlighted that Malaysia will host approximately 323 ASEAN meetings throughout the
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Sabah mufti backs public caning for Shariah offences in Terengganu, says similar punishment already done in Tawau
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 3 — Sabah State Mufti, Datuk Bungsu @ Aziz Jaafar, supports the implementation of the six whippings as a punishment for offenders of Shariah law in Terengganu recently. Bungsu said that the punishment aligns with the principles
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