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Penang authorities act against Bayan Lepas, Gurney Drive F&B outlets after misleading halal claims go viral
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 11 — The Penang branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) inspected a food premises at a shopping centre food court in Bayan Lepas, following a viral video alleging that the shop
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MACC cracks down on foreign smuggling racket
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 27 individuals, including 18 enforcement agency officers, for their suspected involvement in a counter-setting syndicate, which facilitates the entry of foreigners into the country without following prescribed procedures.
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Got a perfect score? UM says conditional intake isn’t automatic
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — New student admissions into Universiti Malaya (UM) are conducted through the Unit Pusat Universiti (UPU) screening process as well as conditional direct intakes by the university, says Universiti Malaya Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor
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Malaysia-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership marks milestone in strengthening ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The elevation of Malaysia-Vietnam ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in November 2024 is set to catalyse deeper economic, cultural and educational cooperation between the two countries. The Consulate General of Malaysia in Ho
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Police arrest man in his 40s for alleged seditious remarks against Sabah TYT, chief minister
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 10 — Police yesterday arrested a 45-year-old man on a charge of allegedly using social media to make statements with seditious tendency against the Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri (TYT) and the Chief Minister. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk
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3,850 contract doctors accept permanent posts, will start duties next month
BANGI, Sept 10 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said 3,850 out of 4,352 Grade UD10 medical officers have accepted the government’s offer of permanent appointment. He said all who accepted will report for duty at Ministry of Health
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PM Anwar says English too critical for Malaysia’s success, Education Ministry must step up
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The Education Ministry must step up efforts to enhance the level of English proficiency, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister emphasised that English proficiency is critical to Malaysia’s future competitiveness and
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Johor MACC nabs three civil servants, two others, over RM200,000 fake cow supply claims
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 10 — The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained five individuals, including three civil servants, on suspicion of conspiring to submit documents with false details to obtain payments for the supply of heifers (young cows before
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PM Anwar confirms Trump to visit Malaysia next month, Putin mulls trip too
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia next month, in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit. Speaking at Ambank Group’s 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary Dinner
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China says Dior fined after illegally sending customer data to France
BEIJING, Sept 9 — Dior’s Shanghai branch illegally transferred customers’ personal data to its headquarters in France, resulting in a data leak in May, China’s public security authority said today. The company failed to conduct mandatory security assessments before transferring
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