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Housing minister announces RM3m allocation to build six Madani recreational parks in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 17 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming today announced an allocation of RM3 million to build Madani recreational parks in Penang. He said with RM500,000 for each park, a total of six Madani recreational
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Foreign minister says Malaysia has no direct trade ties with Iran after fresh Trump tariff plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has cautioned that the United States’ plan to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on countries trading with Iran risks placing undue pressure on third countries and distorting
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Immigration detains 217 foreigners in raids at two Klang Valley malls
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A total of 217 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) during enforcement operations conducted today at two shopping malls frequented by foreigners in the capital and Ampang. Immigration Deputy Director-General (Operations)
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Home Ministry: SARA assistance for singles remains relevant, supports major segment of population
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance for the single category, which began to be disbursed today, is relevant and provides direct benefits to a large and significant segment of the population, according to the Ministry of
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No Michelle Yeoh in ‘Fire and Ash’ — but James Cameron says she’s key to the future of ‘Avatar’
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Malaysian fans may soon see Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh step into the world of Pandora, with Avatar creator James Cameron confirming that the Oscar-winning actress is slated to appear in the franchise’s fourth and fifth films —
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Police confirm journalist’s arrest over remarks made at public forum in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Police confirmed the arrest of a journalist over remarks made during a public forum. Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said in a statement that the journalist is being investigated under Section
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EU safety agency tells airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid US-Iran tensions
PARIS, Jan 17 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on Friday advised airlines to avoid Iranian airspace, after threats of US attacks that have put the Islamic republic on guard. “Given the ongoing situation and the potential for US
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Singapore scientists find way to help diabetic wounds heal faster
SINGAPORE, Jan 17 — Singapore scientists may have found a new way to help patients with diabetes avoid foot amputations by improving the healing of chronic wounds. The team discovered that treating skin cells with the antioxidant enzyme catalase can
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Targeted subsidies a more realistic approach to ease living costs, says Treasury sec‑gen
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the Madani Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with
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Home Ministry heeds PM’s directive to shelve MAF, PDRM procurement decisions, says minister
KULIM, Jan 17 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s instruction to temporarily shelve procurement decisions by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) linked to corruption issues. Minister Datuk
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