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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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Drug offences top cause as PDRM dismisses 59 personnel in first five months of 2025
MARAN, June 16 — A total of 59 personnel have been dismissed from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in the first five months this year following disciplinary action, most of them due to drug-related offences. Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standard
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AI laws in the works? Azalina calls for joint talks with Digital Ministry
BANGI, June 16 — Malaysia is studying to develop artificial intelligence (AI) legislation to address legal complexities in the digital age, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Azalina said she
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AGC appeals Yusoff Rawther’s acquittal on drug, arms charges
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has filed an appeal against the High Court’s decision to acquit Muhammed Yusoff Rawther of drug trafficking and imitation firearm possession charges. This comes after Kuala Lumpur High Court judge
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