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Sultan Sharafuddin says no to pig farming in Selangor, urges pork imports to meet demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has made it clear that he does not consent to pig farming being carried out in any district of Selangor, citing environmental concerns, limited land resources, and the need to protect
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New Lamag assemblyman Mohd Ismail officially sworn in at Sabah assembly
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 10 — The newly elected Lamag assemblyman, Mohd Ismail Ayob, took the oath as a member of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly today before Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya. Mohd Ismail, 44, won the Lamag state
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Literature key to critical thinking, unity and shared national values
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said language and literature play a critical role in shaping a society that thinks critically, behaves with civility and is capable of making mature judgements. He explained that
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Trump refuses to apologise for video showing Obamas as monkeys
WASHINGTON, Feb 8 — President Donald Trump refused to apologize Friday for a video posted on his social media account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, though he said he condemned the post as the White House shifted the
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Anwar: Malaysia, India to promote wider ringgit‑rupee use in bilateral trade, investment
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 — Malaysia and India have agreed to expedite the use of the ringgit and rupee in bilateral trade and investment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said Bank Negara Malaysia and India’s central bank will
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Malaysia’s public service to begin paperless push tomorrow to speed up digitalisation, says Chief Secretary
BANGI, Feb 8 — The public service will begin implementing a paperless approach for simple administrative matters starting Monday, in line with efforts to accelerate digitalisation in government administration, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu
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Johor Bahru police seek witnesses after video of alleged child bullying in Kampung Melayu Majidee goes viral
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 8 — Johor police are investigating a viral video showing an alleged bullying incident involving a group of children at Jalan Mewah, Kampung Melayu Majidee in the state capital yesterday. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Assistant Commissioner
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Anwar, Modi hold four‑eyed meeting to deepen Malaysia‑India ties
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a four-eyed meeting with Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, at the Seri Perdana Complex here today. Modi arrived at Seri Perdana at 9.35 am and was welcomed by Anwar. This
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TB cluster under control, MOE acting on MOH guidance, says Fadhlina
NIBONG TEBAL, Feb 8 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) fully complies with the recommendations and advice issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in addressing the issue of tuberculosis (TB) or consumption. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that so
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Anwar: Press secretaries, comms chiefs at forefront of govt messaging communication
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Press secretaries and heads of corporate communications serve as the frontline of government communication in ensuring that national policies and agendas are conveyed to the public clearly, accurately and with integrity. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
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