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Penang’s iconic site of annual ‘Pesta Pulau Pinang’ in Sungai Nibong to make way for LRT development after 60 years
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 8 — This year’s iconic Pesta Pulau Pinang is expected to be the final edition held at the Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong, with plans to relocate the event to a new venue for the next edition. Chief
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Newborn and mother found dead by roadside in Kulai, suspected childbirth complications
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The bodies of a woman and a newborn were found by the roadside along Jalan Impiana 5, Taman Impiana, Kulai, earlier yesterday. The woman, believed to have died from childbirth complications, was discovered holding her
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PM Anwar challenges GLCs, GLICs to drive Bumiputera economic agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised and challenged the heads of Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) to play a leading role in presenting meaningful proposals and initiatives related to bumiputera
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Malaysia’s licensing of social media providers a milestone for online regulation
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The government’s move of all social media providers with over eight million users to have the Application Service Provider (ASP) C Licence is a milestone for the country’s online regulation, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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UTM, UMPSA get new vice-chancellors
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The Higher Education Ministry today announced the appointment of Prof Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim and Prof. Dr Yatimah Alias as the new vice-chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA),
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Employers face Jan 15 deadline for PCB submissions as LHDN shifting to new platform
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has reminded employers to submit outstanding Monthly Tax Deduction (PCB) data and payments for the current and previous tax periods by January 15. This deadline marks the transition to the
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Kedah farmer with tumour in head in urgent need of funds for medical treatment after sale of nine goats fell short
KUBANG PASU, Jan 8 — Mohamad Nazir Saad, 48, was forced to sell all nine of his goats to raise RM70,000 for a surgery to remove a tumour growing in his head. Even then, the father of three who has
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HMPV has been around for ages — here’s why it’s not the mystery virus everyone thinks it is, and how to prevent infection
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — The recent Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China has raised global concerns, echoing memories of the Covid-19 pandemic that brought the world to a standstill a few years ago. While China and India step up
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Puspakom suspends six inspectors in suspected vehicle approval racket
SHAH ALAM, Jan 8 — Six vehicle inspection officers from the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM) suspected of being involved in a syndicate approving heavy vehicle inspections have been suspended with immediate effect. In confirming the suspension, PUSPAKOM Chief Executive
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