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Ramanan joins Fahmi in contest for PKR vice-presidency spots against five incumbents
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — PKR deputy information chief 1 Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has announced his candidacy for the vice-presidency in the party’s elections this May. Ramanan, who is also the Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, said
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Smugglers cash in on Aidilfitri rush, charging migrants up to RM3,200 per head for illegal sea passage to celebrate back home
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 – Smuggling syndicates are taking advantage of the upcoming Aidilfitri celebrations to offer transport for undocumented migrants who wish to spend the festive period with their families back home. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Director-General Admiral
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Teen loses finger, two others hurt after playing with modified firecrackers in Jeli
JELI, March 24 — Three male students have reportedly sustained injuries and burns, including one who lost a finger on his hand, after playing with modified firecrackers in their school dormitory yesterday. According to a report by Harian Metro, the incident
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Viral video prompts internal investigation into police behaviour at Serdang roadblock
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The police will conduct an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct by police personnel while conducting a roadblock at the Mines junction at noon that went viral. Serdang district police chief ACP AA Anbalagan said
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Newborn found dead in toilet of Sabak Bernam petrol station after pregnant woman seen entering
SUNGAI BESAR, March 24 — Sabak Bernam police have confirmed yesterday that it received report of an infant left to die in a public toilet at a petrol station in Sungai Haji Dorani here. District police chief Supt Md Yusof
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Many volunteers unaware they qualify for Perkeso’s self-employed protection
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 24 — Volunteer team members contributing to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) are urged to report any work-related incidents to ensure they receive protection under the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS), said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
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Queen donates to asnaf, single mothers during Johor iftar event
JOHOR BAHRU, March 24 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, extended donations to 300 recipients comprising asnaf and single mothers. The contributions were handed over by Her Highness Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor and Her Highness Tunku
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After 30 years, Anwar returns to help woman supporting disabled siblings in ex-seat Permatang Pauh
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 24 — A woman caring for her two brothers, one bedridden and the other a disabled person, was filled with gratitude as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim once again turned his attention to her dilapidated home
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Don’t borrow to impress, Angkasa warns as civil servants’ personal loans spike by 10pc for Raya spending
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — The number of civil servants taking new personal loans has reportedly increased by 10 per cent to around 70,000 individuals, ahead of this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Utusan Malaysia quoted National Cooperative Movement of Malaysia
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