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Penang eyes digital economy leadership as GDP, tech sector surge
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Penang state government said today it is in a great position to lead the way to contribute towards the country’s digital economy. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang contributed seven per cent of the
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Sarawak premier urges Asean, China to keep South China Sea peaceful
KUCHING, Aug 14 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Asean and China to maintain stability and foster constructive cooperation in the South China Sea to ensure continued peace and prosperity in the region. Speaking at
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Anwar calls for united front to strengthen Bumiputera entrepreneur development
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said stronger coordination among implementers of Bumiputera entrepreneur development initiatives is crucial to ensure efforts are focused, complementary, and make the most of each party’s strengths. In a Facebook
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MACC, embassy to launch anti-graft programmes in Indonesia
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 14 — The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta has expressed its commitment to working with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on an anti-corruption education initiative for Malaysian officials and students in the republic. MACC Community Education Division (PenMas) director
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Student leadership to tackle violence
AUG 14 — Let us now with thankfulness, praise Malaysia’s education heritage. Founders: Colonialists and locals in a different era, and thereafter Malaysian education service members, both within a century turn a largely illiterate society to one which navigates cyberspace.
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Philippines slams AI-generated YouTube clip on Sabah stand-off with Royal Malaysian Navy, calls it ‘entirely fabricated’
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — The Armed Forces of the Philippines has criticised a YouTube video spreading disinformation over an alleged stand-off with the Royal Malaysian Navy over contested Sabah waters and fishing rights. It had accused the 12-minute YouTube
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Police probe protest scuffle near Parliament, say officer injured in clash
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Police have launched an investigation into a scuffle between demonstrators and officers during a protest at Jalan Parlimen yesterday, after videos of the incident went viral on social media. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil
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IGP warns of ‘unhealthy confrontation’, urges Umno Youth and DAP to call off rival Jalur Gemilang events in Penang
KEPALA BATAS, Aug 14 — The police have urged the cancellation of a planned gathering in Bertam here today over the issue of Malaysian flag, to prevent any confrontation between opposing groups. PDRM said the move was to safeguard the safety
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How it stacks up against global models
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — Selangor’s upcoming Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system will centralise on-street parking management in four local councils — Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), Subang Jaya (MBSJ), Shah Alam (MBSA) and Selayang (MPS) — under a single integrated model. Under
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GOF seizes over 6,800 gas cylinders worth RM1.03m in Kuala Lipis raid
KUANTAN, Aug 13 — The Southeast Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) has seized 6,834 gas cylinders of various brands and weights worth RM1.03 million in a raid in the Tempoyang Industrial Area, Mukim Kuala Lipis. Southeast Brigade GOF commander Datuk
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