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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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Citing PM Anwar’s remarks, Najib calls for review of 1MDB charges
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today urged the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to reconsider the charges against him in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case. Najib’s call follows remarks made by Prime Minister Datuk
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Special Aidilfitri aid of RM200 for state, federal civil servants in Negeri Sembilan
SEREMBAN, Jan 7 — The Negeri Sembilan government today announced a special financial aid of RM200 in conjunction with the upcoming Aidilfitri for nearly 50,000 civil servants working in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said that the
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Tourist island near Semporna closed after discovery of suspected WWII bomb
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 7 — Sibuan Island near Semporna and its surrounding waters have been temporarily closed following the discovery of a suspected World War II bomb. Sabah Parks announced the closure on its Facebook page, stating that the island,
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Teen pleads not guilty to stabbing aunt in Seberang Perai, bail set at RM3,000
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Jan 7 — A 14-year-old girl pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of stabbing her aunt last Friday (Jan 3). The teenager is accused of intentionally causing injury to her 34-year-old aunt
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Noise complaints sour opening of new car park in Kota Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 7 — A newly opened multi-level car park in Foh Sang, Luyang, has become a hotspot for car and motorbike enthusiasts who use the facility to test their engines and perform stunts, prompting numerous noise complaints from
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Govt open to reviving KL-Singapore HSR with private sector support, says PM Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — The government has decided that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project can be revived if there is full participation from the private sector, with minimal government involvement, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar,
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Special Economic Zone to expand investment pie for Malaysia and Singapore, say PMs Anwar and Wong
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 — The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is a unique initiative where two countries work together as a team to help promote both nations and attract investments, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is
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