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Polling ends for Kinabatangan parliamentary, Lamag state by-elections; results due tonight
KINABATANGAN, Jan 24 — All 36 polling centres for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election have been closed today, with 11 of them closing at 5.30 pm. The 11 polling centres that closed at 5.30 pm are SK Buang Sayang, SK Bukit
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Queen visits former aide-de-camp undergoing treatment at HKL
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, today visited her former aide-de-camp, Sergeant Anis Nazia Mohd Nazri, who is receiving treatment at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) following an accident. According to a post
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PM Anwar: Year one admission at age six should not be viewed negatively
KEPALA BATAS, Jan 24 — The government’s move to allow voluntary enrolment of Year One pupils at the age of six from next year should not be viewed purely in a negative light, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Instead, the
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Education minister: Ministry approves additional classrooms for overcrowded schools in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has approved the construction of additional classrooms for 18 overcrowded schools in Selangor as a short-term measure to address congestion and infrastructure shortages affecting student learning, said Education Minister Fadhlina
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Selangor to roll out First Thousand Days programme to prepare children for early school entry
KAJANG, Jan 24 — The Selangor government will introduce the First Thousand Days of Children project to better prepare children for early entry into the school system. State Women’s Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari said the initiative,
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White House says Trump ‘absolutely right’ after UK backlash over Nato claims
WASHINGTON, Jan 234 — The White House on Friday rejected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s slamming of President Donald Trump for asserting that troops from Nato allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan. “President Trump is absolutely right – the
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The enemy of my enemy: Greenland and Denmark unite against Trump’s Arctic plans
COPENHAGEN, Jan 24 — Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The Arctic island, a Danish colony for three centuries, still has a complicated
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KFC and Pizza Hut help QSR Brands post 31pc revenue jump in FY2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Life, recorded a 31 per cent revenue growth from KFC Malaysia and Pizza Hut Malaysia, its two largest contributors, for the financial year
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‘Defending success is harder’: Zahid signals Melaka polls could be called within two to 10 months
MELAKA, Jan 24 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expects the Melaka state election to be held within the next two to 10 months. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the deputy prime minister, said that with the short
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Govt to update SARA essential items by Ramadan, may add fish, chicken and other fresh produce, says finance minister’s pol-sec
SUNGAI PETANI, Jan 24 — The list of essential items under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme will be updated at the latest by Ramadan this year. Political secretary to the finance minister, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, said there have
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