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Mindef: Stop sharing confidential MAF information and unverified leadership claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) takes a serious view of the irresponsible actions of certain parties who have boldly spread speculative narratives on social media concerning strategic appointment matters within the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).
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PM Anwar to unveil blueprint for Malaysia’s schools and universities Jan 20
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — The government will launch the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026-2035, a strategic blueprint that encompasses the entire national education ecosystem, from schools to higher education institutions. Jointly led by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
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Zahid says ‘storm in teacup’ over after MIC reps show up for Umno assembly
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The internal issue involving the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) appears to have eased, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, as he welcomed the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) back into the
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Rescuers recover one body from Indonesian fisheries plane crash, nine still missing
JAKARTA, Jan 18 — Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing in South Sulawesi province on the slope of a fog-covered mountain and had recovered the body of one
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AirAsia X seals RM3.8b consolidation, all airlines under one roof
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — AirAsia X Bhd has completed the acquisition of AirAsia Bhd (AAB) and AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd from Capital A Bhd, marking the final step in the consolidation of the group’s aviation businesses. “The transaction was
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PM urges MPs to prioritise duties, focus on key reform Bills as Parliament session begins
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded members of parliament from the Unity Government of their responsibility to engage in constructive debate during the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which
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NIOSH urges employers to tighten safety controls after recent gas‑related incidents
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems, including air conditioners, to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best
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Indonesia locates wreckage of missing fisheries plane, search continues for 11 on board
JAKARTA, Jan 18 — Indonesian authorities said on Sunday they had located the wreckage of a fisheries surveillance plane that went missing in South Sulawesi province near a fog-covered mountain, but were still searching for the 11 people on board.
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Pentagon orders 1,500 troops on standby for possible Minnesota deployment
WASHINGTON, Jan 18 — The US Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing defence officials. The Army placed the units on prepare-to-deploy orders in case violence in
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Regulator slaps IndiGo with US$2.45m fine after December meltdown strands thousands
NEW DELHI, Jan 18 — India’s civil aviation regulator on Saturday imposed a fine of US$2.45 million (RM9.94 million) on IndiGo, the country’s biggest airline, for poor roster planning that led to large-scale flight cancellations in December. Airports across India
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