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‘We dont care’ if defending Islam, Malay rights drives away your support, says Umno’s Akmal Saleh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has said that the party will not compromise on matters regarding Islam, Malay rights and the monarchy, even among political allies. In a Facebook post today, Akmal said
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Anwar plays down Rafizi’s month-long leave as rumours fly, says he wants ‘some time off too’
KUALA LANGAT, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today brushed off calls to cancel Rafizi Ramli’s month-long leave as critics questioned the economy minister’s absence amid an ongoing global trade tariff war. Anwar suggested there is nothing
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Consumer groups back medicine price display rule, say it tackles excessive mark-ups, protects rights
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The implementation of medicine price display at private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies, effective May 1, has been described as a commendable move to strengthen consumer rights in making informed decisions. National Consumer Action Council
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Health Ministry getting 66 new construction projects worth RM2.4b, says works minister
BUTTERWORTH, May 2 — The Public Works Department (JKR) is implementing 66 new construction projects for the Ministry of Health (MOH) under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), with a total cost of RM2.4 billion.
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Malaysia’s ageing navy to get major upgrade with five new combat and three mission ships, says deputy defence minister
SUBANG, May 2 — The Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) capability to defend national waters will be significantly enhanced with the procurement of five Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) and three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), scheduled to begin next year, said Deputy
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Kosovo opens embassy in Kuala Lumpur, boosting ties in key sectors
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his congratulations and warm welcome to the government of Kosovo on the opening of its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, which is scheduled to be officially inaugurated at 6pm
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Three men killed after car skids, crashes into divider near Sungai Besi toll
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Three men were killed when the car they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a road divider on the Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway (Besraya), heading towards the Sungai Besi toll plaza near the Balakong exit,
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Anwar welcomes Kosovo’s President Osmani, pledges stronger trade and educational cooperation ahead of Asean 2025
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu at the Seri Perdana Complex here. Osmani and her delegation, who are here for a four-day
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Manufacturers call for national action plan to tackle worker housing woes
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has proposed that the government formulate a National Action Plan on Labour Quarters to address the shortage of proper accommodation for workers, especially in key industrial areas and logistics
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PM Anwar receives Kosovo’s top award in recognition of Malaysia’s early support for independence
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today conferred the Order of Independence, Kosovo’s highest civilian award, by the country’s president, Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, in a ceremony held at the Perdana Putra Complex. Earlier, Osmani, who
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