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Muslim women’s rights group changes name to SIS Forum after Selangor Sultan’s remark forbidding use of ‘Islam’
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — SIS Forum (Malaysia) has announced today that it will no longer use the name “Sisters in Islam” following a remark from the Sultan of Selangor last month. The organisation said the decision was made during
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Malaysia plays key role in securing Thailand-Cambodia truce
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — Malaysia played a crucial role in easing the tensions between Thailand and Cambodia by hosting the landmark diplomatic meeting that led to the immediate ceasefire between the two countries, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil revealed today.
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High Court to decide Oct 24 on SRC’s RM19.5m suit against Umno, Selangor Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The High Court here today fixed Oct 24 for its decision in the civil suit filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd and its two subsidiaries against Umno and Selangor Umno over the alleged receipt of
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Body found near Klang River in Puchong may be missing college student
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Police believe a body found under a Klang River bridge near Jalan Jurutera, Puchong, is that of a 23-year-old private college student reported missing last week. Subang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan
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Want to sell food? Better have a four-star loo, mayor tells JB
JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 — All food outlets and restaurants must now achieve a minimum four-star rating for their toilets before they can renew their business licences with the local authority here. The Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) move, which
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Fahmi urges Media Council to engage all stakeholders, clarify accreditation amid transparency concerns
PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — The Founding Board of the Malaysian Media Council must urgently engage with all media organisations to ensure that the accreditation process and the spirit of media freedom are fully understood, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Penang woman scammed out of RM600,000 after falling for fake investment scheme on Whatsapp
BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 30 — A 55-year-old woman recently became RM600,000 poorer after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme. Penang acting police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said preliminary investigations found that the woman, a retired clerk
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Shazeli Kahar takes helm as new Selangor police chief
SHAH ALAM, July 30 — Kuala Lumpur Police College commandant Datuk Shazeli Kahar, has been appointed Selangor police chief effective today. Shazeli takes over from Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, who was appointed as Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) director at
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Sarawak fisherman seriously injured after being pulled from jaws of crocodile in Baram river
MIRI, July 30 — A 57-year-old man from Kampung Melayu Beluru, Bakong, survived a harrowing crocodile attack while fishing with his brother-in-law at Sungai Pangi in Bakong, Baram, late last night. The victim, identified as Aziz Sabtu, sustained serious injuries
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Putrajaya to bolster health technology assessment with new website, AI tools, frameworks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Malaysia has launched six new initiatives to embed evidence-based healthcare, expand digital tools, and improve patient-focused services, as part of efforts to strengthen health policy and delivery, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said
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