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Tengku Zafrul poised to join PKR, but may take short break first
PETALING JAYA, Feb 10 — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is expected to join PKR, though he may take a brief hiatus from politics before that, according to a reliable source. As reported by Free Malaysia
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JPJ issues over 100,000 notices during CNY special ops, expired road tax tops offences
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 107,014 notices for various offences during the Chinese New Year Special Operation 2025 from January 20 till yesterday. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said 429,423 vehicles were checked
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Motorcyclist arrested for hurling profanities at JPJ officers, cops during traffic op at Penang Bridge toll plaza
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 10 — The police arrested a motorcyclist for allegedly hurling verbal abuse at Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers and traffic police during a special operation held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Penang
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Lorry company to face overloading charge in court on March 4 linked to deadly crash
MELAKA, Feb 10 — The lorry company suspected of causing the five-vehicle collision which claimed seven lives at Kilometre (KM) 204 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound, on December 23 last year, is set to be charged in court on
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Private hospitals group raises concern over lower entry requirements for nursing diploma, warns it could impact standards
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has voiced strong concerns over the government’s recent decision to lower the minimum entry requirements for the Diploma in Nursing programme, warning that the move could impact the
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PM wants mitigation projects expedited, implementation methods relaxed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for flood mitigation projects to be given flexibility by the Treasury to speed up their implementation through immediate allocations in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy. He
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Manjoi fire guts five houses, destroys four motorcycles
IPOH, Feb 10 — Five houses and four motorcycles were severely damaged in a fire at Jalan Budiman, Kampung Tengku Hussin Baru, Manjoi, last night. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department
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Sultan Sharafuddin’s stance on unity shines at state-level CNY celebration in Jenjarom
BANTING, Feb 9 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin graced the state-level Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration held in Jenjarom yesterday. Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple at
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Flood evacuations surge in Sabah, while Sarawak sees decline in numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The number of flood evacuees in Sabah continues to rise, while Sarawak has recorded a decline in the number of people seeking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) this morning. In SABAH, the state Disaster
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Mental health issues among children, teens a growing concern
KUCHING, Feb 9 — Mental health issues are no longer confined to adults but are increasingly affecting children and teenagers, raising serious concerns about their well-being, said Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Speaking at the
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