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Perak’s e-Penghulu system to go nationwide as ministry expands rural development scope
IPOH, Dec 16 — The Perak-developed e-Penghulu digital system will be expanded nationwide to improve the tracking of development funds, Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced today. Speaking after a coordination meeting here, the deputy
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Pahang police bust syndicate behind scam apps in Temerloh
KUANTAN, Dec 16 — Pahang Police have successfully dismantled a syndicate specialising in creating apps for fraudulent activities, at a house in Puncak Lestari, Mentakab, Temerloh. Police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said five suspects were arrested around 6.50pm on
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Anwar to go live at 3.30pm today with special announcement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a special announcement regarding the Madani Government Cabinet at 3.30pm this afternoon. Through a post uploaded on his official Facebook, the special announcement will be broadcast live
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Govt moving towards full vape and e-cigarette ban, says health minister
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 16 — The government will continue to implement a full ban on e-cigarettes and vape products, with the Cabinet Memorandum (MJM) expected to be tabled early next year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He
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Terengganu flood evacuees climb to 470 as Sarawak situation improves
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The number of flood victims housed in temporary relief centres (PPS) in Terengganu has increased slightly as of 9am this morning, while the situation in Sarawak is improving. In Terengganu, the number of flood victims
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Man crashes Porsche in Kuala Langat after dropping phone
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — A moment of distraction proved costly for a Porsche Panamera driver in Kuala Langat yesterday after he lost control of his car and crashed while trying to retrieve his dropped mobile phone. The driver, a
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Malaysia bets big on franchises to go global, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Malaysia has set an ambitious target to achieve RM100 billion in national franchise sales by 2030, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also rural and regional development
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Thailand cuts fuel flow via Laos over fears of diversion to Cambodian troops; Asean foreign ministers’ meet pushed to Dec 22
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 15 — Thailand’s military said on Monday that it has stopped fuel shipments passing through a border checkpoint with Laos because of fears they were being diverted to Cambodia, with which it is fighting a fierce border
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Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence
HONG KONG, Dec 15 — Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty Monday on three national security charges, a conviction rights groups denounced as a death knell for press freedoms in the Chinese financial hub. Prosecutors said
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Migrant workers’ park dance in Singapore draws praise — and familiar backlash
SINGAPORE, Dec 15 — A group of migrant workers went viral over the weekend after a video showed them joyfully dancing at a barbeque gathering at Pasir Ris Park, drawing smiles – and some criticism – online. The 64-second clip,
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