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Cap Feri rice brand helps 48,000 B40 households in Penang, says exco
GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The Cap Feri rice launched last December has benefited 48,000 individuals in the B40 income group within its first three months, according to Penang executive councillor Fahmi Zainol. Fahmi, who chairs the state’s Agrotechnology, Food
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Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia update name guidelines to make travel easier for locals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have updated their name entry guidelines for flight bookings to better accommodate Southeast Asian naming conventions. According to the airlines, the changes aim to resolve confusion caused by names that do
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Langkawi hosts roaring return of LIMA 2025 with global defence assets on display
LANGKAWI, May 20 — The tranquil skies of Langkawi will once again be filled with the roar of aircraft, as the surrounding seas are graced with the impressive presence of defence assets from various nations participating in the Langkawi International
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Search continues for 11-year-old Rohingya girl swept away in Kampung Cheras Baru drain
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — An 11-year-old Rohingya girl has gone missing after being swept away by strong currents in a drain in front of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) Hall in Kampung Cheras Baru yesterday. Ampang Jaya Police
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Nurul Izzah urges PKR to focus on unity, grassroots engagement before GE16
SEREMBAN, May 20 — Unity within the party is a crucial element in facing future challenges, especially in preparation for the 16th General Election (GE16), said PKR Vice President Nurul Izzah Anwar. She stated that the current focus of all
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Lima ’25 showcases Malaysia’s focus on innovation, defence readiness, says Anwar
LANGKAWI, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s hosting of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) reflects the nation’s strong commitment to defence preparedness, regional peace and strategic collaboration amid rapidly evolving global
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Boy, 11, drowns after falling into river in Kepala Batas
KEPALA BATAS, May 20 — An 11-year-old boy drowned after falling into a river in Kota Aur, Kuala Muda Penaga here this evening. Penang Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director of Operations John Sagun Francis said they received an emergency
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Old 155mm artillery shell found, safely destroyed in Seri Iskandar
IPOH, May 20 — A 155mm artillery shell was found in an open area in Sungai Tumbuh, Bandar Universiti, Seri Iskandar yesterday. Perak Tengah district police chief Supt Hafezul Helmi Hamzah said the old bomb weighing 35 kilogrammes was found
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