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Tawau gets RM62.76m in federal funds for 18 public projects
TAWAU, Oct 9 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is channelling RM62.76 million for the implementation of 18 public infrastructure projects for the benefit of over 200,000 residents in Tawau. Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said the
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Court rejects Petronas bid to turn Shell MDS interpleader case into full trial
KUCHING, Oct 9 — The High Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday dismissed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to convert the ongoing interpleader proceedings involving Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd into a writ action. Petronas had sought to change the mode
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Turkiye pledges to help free nine Malaysian flotilla activists still held by Israel
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Turkiye will continue to assist in efforts to bring home the nine Malaysian activists detained by Israeli forces while participating in the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens To Gaza (FFC x TTMG) humanitarian mission.
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Naturalised football players, workers’ safety net, urban renewal Bill on agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Issues related to naturalised football players and social security protection for workers are among the key matters scheduled for discussion in the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament’s official
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Malaysian flotilla volunteers relive ordeal at Gaza rally; preacher’s ‘Mak kau hijau’ comeback gets crowd laughing
BUKIT JALIL, Oct 9 — Cheers erupted in the Axiata Arena, the venue for the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally here last night the moment Farah Lee took to the stage. Farah, whose real name is Nurfarahin Romli, was one
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‘What’s wrong with negotiating?’ Anwar defends Trump invite amid Gaza solidarity rally
BUKIT JALIL, Oct 9 — Malaysia’s decision to invite United States President Donald Trump to the upcoming Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur is part of Putrajaya’s strategic effort to push for Palestinian rights through diplomacy, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Malaysia plans new Gaza aid via Egypt, Anwar says after Israel intercepts flotilla missions
BUKIT JALIL, Oct 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said last night that Malaysia is planning a second wave of humanitarian aid to Gaza even as he welcomed the return of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) volunteers who had
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Govt ready to take diplomatic steps over Israel’s detention of Malaysian Gaza mission volunteers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Wisma Putra is closely monitoring the situation involving nine Malaysian volunteers from Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCARE), who were reportedly detained by Israeli authorities while on a humanitarian mission to Gaza today. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi
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EC schedules October 16 meeting to set key dates for Sabah state election
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Election Commission (EC) will convene a special meeting on October 16 to finalise key dates and other matters for the 17th Sabah state election. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the commission received
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All stranded hikers near Everest rescued after weekend blizzard in Tibet
BEIJING, Oct 8 — Nearly 1,000 hikers and support personnel have returned to safety after heavy snowfall stranded them over the weekend on the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest, Chinese state media reported. Tourism in the vast, high-altitude area in
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