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Steven Sim rejects downgrade talk on Kuskop appointment, pledges focus on Malaysian businesses
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today dismissed suggestions that his appointment involved any form of “downgrading” or “upgrading”, saying his priority was to strengthen Malaysian businesses instead. Speaking to reporters after his
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Steven Sim vows inclusive leadership as Kuskop minister, dismisses criticisms
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today said his leadership would be guided by the principle of safeguarding the interests of all Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. Addressing his first
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Man hacked to death during South Klang brawl; Selangor police seek witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Selangor police have confirmed that a 34-year-old Malaysian man was killed in a machete attack following a fight in Taman Sentosa late Tuesday night. In a statement, the Selangor Police Contingent said it received a
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Felcra declares 15pc dividend for 2025, payout expected early next year
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — The dividend based on the operations of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Felcra) for the 2025 financial year has been set at 15 per cent and is expected to be paid early next
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Steven Sim starts work as entrepreneur development minister after Cabinet reshuffle
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Steven Sim Chee Keong officially began his duties at the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) today, taking the helm of a ministry crucial to the growth of Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He
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Anwar urges stronger, more transparent govt communication
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the need to further strengthen the government’s communication machinery. Speaking during a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media here, Anwar said he had reminded Communications Minister
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Malaysian Media Council to guide govt on press freedom reforms
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) could play an important role in advising the government on efforts to strengthen media freedom, including by identifying specific laws or provisions that may
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Border agency chief explains why corrupt officers are hard to fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Addressing public frustration over why corrupt border officers are often seen back on duty after being arrested, the head of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has delivered a blunt reality check: firing
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to attend Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in KL next week, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to attend an Asean foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, a Malaysia- and Asean-initiated effort aimed at easing tensions and preventing further escalation along
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First funerals held for Bondi Beach attack victims as Australia grapples with antisemitic violence
SYDNEY, Dec 17 — Australia held the first funeral today for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as large crowds gathered to grieve a rabbi slain in the attack. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire on a Jewish
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