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Anwar urges critics of ‘PM term limit proposal’ to read his book, not racialise issue
IPOH, March 17 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged critics of the proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to a maximum of 10 years to read his book Developing a Madani Nation instead of turning the issue into
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Finas Act under review to keep up with times
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) has been tasked to review the Finas Act 1981 and propose amendments to align it with the evolving film and entertainment industry. Announcing this today, Communications Minister Datuk
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Ismail Sabri leaves MACC after seven hours, to return tomorrow for statement recording as probe continues
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — The process of recording Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s statement to assist in the investigation into a corruption and money laundering case linked to the former prime minister will resume tomorrow at 10 am. The vehicle
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After UKM specialist suspended, Zambry says kids with spina bifida will be referred out
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir today said 17 children with spina bifida receiving treatment at Univerisiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Specialist Children’s Hospital will be referred to another neurosurgeon following the suspension of one
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Guan Eng urges DAP to close ranks after heated polls
unite behind secretary-general Anthony Loke following a hotly contested party election yesterday that saw shifts in the party’s power structure. Lim, who came in 26th out for 30 in the Central Executive Committee (CEC) race, took to social media to
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BN has identified candidate for Ayer Kuning by-election, says Zambry
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir today confirmed that the coalition has identified its candidate for the Ayer Kuning by-election. The former Perak menteri besar said BN chairman and Umno president Datuk Seri
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Broader strategies, not just travel bans, to tackle PTPTN loan defaults
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said his ministry is adopting a broader strategy to encourage repayment among National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers, rather than relying solely on a “travel ban”. He
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Anwar congratulates DAP’s newly appointed CEC, tells them to ‘keep working’
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated DAP’s newly appointed Central Executive Committee (CEC). DAP, a key ally in Anwar’s ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan, concluded its party elections last night, which saw several names dropped,
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Batik Air updates power bank policy, limits carry-on allowance to two units
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd (Batik Air) has updated its power bank policy, effective immediately, allowing passengers to carry a maximum of two power banks, which must be kept on their person at all times and
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Melaka police nab Vellfire driver who punched motorcyclist
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly punching a motorcyclist at a traffic light in Kota Shahbandar, Melaka, yesterday. Melaka Tengah District Police Chief ACP Christopher Patit said the suspect was detained at 3pm but
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