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Penang authorises realignment of third link road project
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 28 — The Penang state government has approved a proposal to change the alignment for the third link, previously known as the undersea tunnel project. Penang Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state exco has authorised
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Perak Speaker submits notification of Ayer Kuning vacancy to EC
IPOH, Feb 28 — A notice on the vacancy of the Ayer Kuning state seat following the death of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin has been submitted to the Election Commission (EC). Perak State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid submitted
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Home Minister proposes significant hike in special forces incentives after 20 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Special Forces Incentive Coordination Study recommends that the incentives of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP), Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) special forces be doubled based on the length of
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New media council Bill to empower the press, ensure fair and credible reporting
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 —The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024, passed in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, will enable the media in the country to carry out their duties more effectively, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the self-regulation
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Motorcyclist killed in crash involving red Perodua Alza, Honda City on Jalan Kota Bharu-Kuala Terengganu
JERTIH, Feb 28 — A motorcyclist was killed in an accident involving three vehicles on Jalan Kota Bharu-Kuala Terengganu near Kampung Gong Nering, here yesterday. Acting Besut District Police Chief DSP Md Sani Md Saleh said the 5.45pm crash occurred
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US tariffs and trade tensions to top agenda at 31st Asean Economic Ministers’ Retreat, says Tengku Zafrul
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 — The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st Asean Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat today. Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Tengku Datuk Seri
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Sultan Nazrin commends Housing Ministry’s progress as Nga presents 2024 report card
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, yesterday granted an audience to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming at Istana Perak Changkat. The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), in a post on
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Sabah authorities investigate death of British climber on Mount Kinabalu, assure tourist safety
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 28 — The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah (KePKAS) is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a British tourist while climbing Mount Kinabalu on Tuesday. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and
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Form Six student killed after car plunges into ravine in Kota Tinggi
KOTA TINGGI, 28 Feb — A Form Six student was killed after losing control of the car she was driving, causing the car to skid and plunge into a ravine at Kilometre 32 Jalan Lok Heng-Mawai here, yesterday. Kota Tinggi
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MACC detains five civil servants for allegedly taking bribes to protect e-waste factories in Melaka
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained five civil servants for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for not taking enforcement action against electric and electronic waste (e-waste) factories in a district in the
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