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Singapore’s ICA urges travel planning, warns of long waits at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Deepavali break
SINGAPORE, Oct 13 — Travellers can expect heavy traffic at Singapore’s Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints during the upcoming Deepavali long weekend from Oct 17 to 20. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said travellers should anticipate longer waiting times
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Singapore’s north to get more health posts as diabetes, hypertension rates surge, says minister
SINGAPORE, Oct 13 — Singapore’s northern region faces higher rates of chronic illnesses compared with the rest of the country, prompting the government to strengthen local health services, Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung has said. Currently, the three northern
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Company director fined RM10,000 for sending death threats to female lawyer in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Magistrates’ Court in George Town, Penang, today ordered a company director to pay a RM10,000 fine after he pleaded guilty to making death threats against a female lawyer last September. According to Kosmo! Online,
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Serve with honesty, sincerity, and earn halal income, Anwar tells civil servants
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded civil servants to instil determination and commitment within themselves to serve with honesty and dedication for the nation’s future. Anwar, who is also the minister of finance, urged
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Ringgit on track to strengthen below RM4 per US dollar, says second finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to continue its recent gains, supported by robust domestic spending and the government’s fiscal prudence, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. The currency could strengthen to “just
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Anwar pledges protection for officials taking action against corruption
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given assurance that the government will protect those who act decisively in combating corruption and safeguarding national revenue, in line with the administration’s commitment to strengthening governance and national
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Retired soldier arrested in Penang over RM405,000 bribery linked to Malaysian Armed Forces veterans’ asset sales
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Penang today detained a retired soldier suspected of receiving nearly RM405,000 in bribes from a company owner in return for selling assets belonging to the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans
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6,000 students infected across Malaysia, prompting temporary school closures
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Around 6,000 school students across the country have been infected with the influenza virus, prompting several schools to close temporarily on the advice of their respective District Health Offices (PKD). Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam
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Zara Qairina locked herself in dorm bathroom after being scolded by seniors on night of confrontation, witness tells inquest
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 13 — A student witness told the inquest that 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir was alone in the dormitory toilet after being confronted and scolded by senior students, some hours before her fatal fall. Counsel Rizwandean M Borhan
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Police probe Israeli flag incident at Kelantan Gaza solidarity event
KOTA BHARU, Oct 13 — Police have launched an investigation into the raising of the Israeli flag during the “500 Pelayaran Solidariti Kelantan untuk Gaza” programme held at Lembah Sireh, here on Friday. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat
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