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CNY countdown brings sharp hike in vegetable prices in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 22 — The prices of vegetables, particularly tomatoes, have seen a sudden hike in the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year, according to traders in several wet markets in Penang. Traders said that the price surge
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Fahmi suggests PDRM utilise 5G network slicing to boost efficiency
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today proposed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) explore the use of network slicing, a key feature of the 5G network, to improve operational efficiency. Fahmi noted that network slicing had been
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Johor nanny charged under Child Act for abuse, resulting in baby’s death
KOTA TINGGI, Jan 22 – A 61-year-old nanny claimed trial at the Sessions Court today for allegedly abusing a nine-month-old male infant, which led to his death last month. Chia Muy Hoong, 61, pleaded not guilty after the charge was
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I didn’t ask MACC chief to do me favour on 1MDB probe; AGC official was just briefing me
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 22 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today told the High Court that he did not ask the then Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed for a “favour” on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) investigation.
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Malaysia not urgently pursuing nuclear power, focus on solar and Asean power grid
DAVOS, Jan 22 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is not in “pressing need” to adopt nuclear power as Malaysia still sees much potential in solar power and the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). However, the prime minister does not
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UM says working with authorities over paint attack at KK Mart following ‘ham’ sandwich row
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Universiti Malaya today pledged to assist investigations into the vandalism of a KK Mart outlet on its grounds, after a student group raised concerns about campus safety following the incident. UM said it has a
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Police probe fake ‘Datuk Seri’ over unlicensed health and beauty treatments in Puchong
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Police are investigating an individual suspected of using a fake title and providing unlicensed health and beauty treatments in Puchong. Serdang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner AA Anbalagan, confirmed the investigation was launched after social
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Teachers must seek Education Ministry approval for part-time jobs, says Fadhlina
KUALA NERUS, Jan 22 — Teachers intending to take on part-time jobs must first obtain approval from the Ministry of Education (MoE), said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Fadhlina explained that clear guidelines are already in place regarding such matters. “Any
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Woman injured after falling into uncovered manhole in Kuching
KUCHING, Jan 22 — A 21-year-old woman sustained minor injuries after falling into an uncovered manhole in front of a shopping mall at Jalan Simpang Tiga here while making her way to work early this morning. The Fire and Rescue
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Lawyer secures interim stay on smoking ban at his office
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla has been granted a temporary leave from the Kuala Lumpur High Court as part of his ongoing legal challenge to the federal government’s smoking ban in private workplaces, which came
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