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First low-cost homes in Miri get gas piped direct to their kitchens
MIRI, Feb 9 — A total of 15 families from the Quadruplex Taman Ceria (QTC) housing area in Permyjaya here have been equipped with underground gas pipelines directly connected to their kitchens through the first phase of the Sarawak government’s
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Sabah minister orders ‘aggressive’ action on potholes after fatal accident
PUTATAN, Feb 9 — The Public Works Department (PWD) and road concessionaires in Sabah have been instructed to take proactive and aggressive measures to address the persistent pothole problems across the state. State Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya emphasised the
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DAP rep says Pakatan leader meant no disrespect to Keningau Oath Stone
PENAMPANG, Feb 9 — The intention of the leaders of Pakatan Harapan, including Datuk Ewon Benedict, Datuk Ginger Phoong, Jannie Lasimbang and members of the public who went to the Keningau Oath Stone on 25th January was purely to pay
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Perhilitan to erect warning signs near Masjid Jamek in KL after river sighting
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — A crocodile spotted in the Klang River near Masjid Jamek last week has prompted the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to plan for the installation of warning signs in the area. Perhilitan Director-General
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Retirees among 54 victims defrauded in RM5.2m vending machine scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — A total of 54 individuals have reported losses of RM5.2 million after investing in a vending machine scheme. According to The Star, one of the victims, a 60-year-old woman, who identified herself as Priema, shared that
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MACC to call 18 more for statements
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon 18 more individuals for statements to assist in the investigation into corruption and money laundering involving a financial consulting firm under Op Sky. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri
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Defence Ministry accelerates development of RMN’s new Bintulu naval base
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 9 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) is in the final stage of assessing the suitability and challenges of the construction site for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Region 4 Naval Headquarters (MAWILLA 4) in Bintulu, Sarawak. Defence
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Jakim calls for moderation in preacher fees, warns against celebrity-like behaviour
LABUAN, Feb 9 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has advised freelance preachers against charging excessively high fees for their services, cautioning them not to equate their status with that of celebrities. Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee
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Istana Negara: King departs for medical treatment abroad
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has left for medical treatment abroad. Sultan Ibrahim was accompanied by his sons, Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Putera Johor Tunku
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Jakim’s advice not policy, religious guidelines need approval
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The government has reaffirmed that all policies must prioritise national unity and receive Cabinet approval, following concerns over proposed guidelines on Muslim participation in events at non-Muslim places of worship. In a joint statement, Minister
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