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Fisheries sector nets RM300m in 13MP funding for upgrades, aquaculture, and training
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The government will allocate RM300 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to implement two key fisheries schemes aimed at safeguarding marine resources and improving fishermen’s welfare, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
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In KL court, labourer pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing pedestrian’s death on Jalan Ipoh
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — A Bangladeshi labourer pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates’ Court here today to a charge of reckless driving that resulted in the death of a pedestrian last week. Atique Zaman, 39, was charged with recklessly
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Ipoh cops record statement of teacher over offensive remarks on social media
IPOH, June 16 — Police have recorded the statement of a male teacher who allegedly posted offensive remarks on social media related to the fatal crash involving 15 Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik on June 9. Manjung
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Govt to boost fertility rate with inclusive solutions, says minister
BUTTERWORTH, June 16 — The government is ramping up efforts to increase Malaysia’s total fertility rate (TFR), which has been declining over the past 15 years, by promoting inclusive solutions to include men. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development
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New RM380m hospital in Pasir Gudang to open in July, specialist clinics coming later
JOHOR BARU, June 16 — Hospital Pasir Gudang (HPG) will open to the public in phases starting next month, said Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon. He said the emergency and trauma department, along with the public
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TNB to invest RM43b in AI-driven grid upgrade with battery storage, says PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — National utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd has committed RM43 billion to upgrade the national grid infrastructure, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that the upgrade will incorporate artificial intelligence and battery energy
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No reprieve for ex-lorry driver as Federal Court dismisses final appeal in 2016 culpable homicide
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — The Federal Court today upheld the 18-year prison sentence of a former lorry driver convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in the death of an Indian national in 2016. A three-member bench consisting of
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Police arrest man in Haj scam involving elderly pilgrims forced to trek perilous routes and locked up in Saudi Arabia
SEREMBAN, June 16 — A 67-year-old man has been remanded for four days to assist in the probe into a Haj package scam involving elderly pilgrims who claimed they were confined and forced to walk through dangerous routes in Saudi
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Sarawak’s biggest drug ring smashed, RM8.5m haul recovered
SIBU, June 16 — Police have successfully busted the largest drug trafficking syndicate in Sarawak’s history with the arrest of a married couple on June 12 and 13, said Sarawak Police Commissioner Dato Mancha Ata. He said the suspects were
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MACC to question Tan Sri again Thursday over sukuk fund probe
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is scheduled to resume recording a statement this Thursday from an individual with the title Tan Sri, as part of investigations into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds for a
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