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Penang cops say security, traffic under control
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 11 — The security and traffic management for the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang is under control, according to Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad. He said 1,500 police officers are stationed at various locations throughout the three-day
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Asean backs lasting Gaza ceasefire as Malaysia pledges full support for reconstruction efforts
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 — Asean has taken a firm position in supporting a long-lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with Malaysia pledging to give its utmost support to the territory’s reconstruction efforts, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
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Former Perak immigration director appointed Perak Royal Household Comptroller
IPOH, Feb 11 — Former Perak Immigration Department director Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik has been appointed the Perak Royal Household Comptroller, effective yesterday. The announcement was posted on Pejabat Duli Yang Maha Mulia (DYMM) Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul
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Mother remanded six days from today over supermarket incident in Perlis
KANGAR, Feb 11 — A canteen worker has been remanded for six days starting today to assist investigations after allegedly hitting her four-year-old daughter, causing injuries when the child fell and hit the corner of a bench in front of
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Foul stench leads to discovery of elderly woman’s body in Kuching
KUCHING, Feb 11 — A body of an elderly woman was found inside a house in RPR Taman Malihah, Jalan Belatok here this morning. In confirming the discovery, Padawan district police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the
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Negeri Sembilan MB calls for fair bazaar rental rates
PORT DICKSON, Feb 11 — Organisers of Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars in Negeri Sembilan have been reminded not to burden traders with exorbitant rental fees. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said overcharging would place a financial strain on traders
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Amendments to Communications Act now in force
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588] take effect today following their gazettement on February 7. In a statement today, the Ministry of Communications said the amendments, passed by the Dewan
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Thaipusam celebrations draw crowds nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam with various festivities today. Thousands continue to throng Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves here today, the centrepoint of celebrations in the capital annually, as devotees began arriving
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Malaysia-Turkiye partnership can thrive with trust, shared strengths
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the partnership between Malaysia and Turkiye has immense potential, driven by sincere friendship and trust. Speaking at the Malaysia-Turkiye Business Forum 2025, Anwar highlighted the complementary strengths of
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Sabah Umno No. 2 denies claims BN set on contesting state election solo
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 11 — Sabah Umno deputy chairman Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan has denied claims that Barisan Nasional will likely contest the next state election here on its own. He said there has not been formal talks on whether
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