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Federal govt allocates RM60m to tackle poverty in Terengganu, says Anwar

KUALA TERENGGANU, April 13 — The federal government has approved an allocation of RM60 million for poverty eradication programmes in Terengganu this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the programme covers efforts to increase people’s income

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Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Police have opened an investigation paper to identify any weaknesses or non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) following the escape of a Pakistani man from Sungai Buloh Prison in an incident last Thursday. Selangor police

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Anwar: Speed up RM27m Terengganu Matriculation College project

MARANG, April 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the construction project of the Terengganu Matriculation College in Bukit Payong here, with an initial allocation of RM27 million, to be expedited in order to create broader

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Sabah CM: Quick-impact projects must be fast-tracked for the benefit of Sabahans

KOTA KINABALU, April 13 — The Sabah government wants urgent, quick-impact small-scale projects that can be completed promptly to be prioritised, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said these small-scale projects must be

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‘Even burger stalls look better’: Home minister orders upgrades for Malaysia’s border posts

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today instructed several Malaysia’s border posts to be upgraded as some are currently in a state that is less presentable than even a burger stall. He said he personally

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Don’t panic, don’t relax: Home minister urges Malaysians to brace for possible energy-driven shocks

PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Malaysians should prepare for possible economic and supply disruptions if the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia continues to affect global energy routes, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. He said the Strait

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Fewer people buying new cars after Aidilfitri as global uncertainty dents confidence, says industry group

CYBERJAYA, April 13 — The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to weigh on Malaysia’s automotive industry as demand for new vehicles shows a slight dip, according to industry players. Malaysian Malay Vehicle Importers and Traders Association (Pekema) president

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Australia names first woman to command its army in 125-year history

SYDNEY, April 13 — A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today as he unveiled the “deeply historic” appointment. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle was named Australia’s

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Busted at sea: Two tankers held over illicit diesel transfer off Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Malaysia’s Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said it has detained two tankers for allegedly conducting an illegal ship-to-ship transfer of about 700,000 litres of diesel off the island of Penang over the weekend. Malaysia has been

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Illegal route, valid IDs: Kelantan police confirm status of 34 Sungai Golok-crossing students

KOTA BHARU, April 13 — Police have confirmed that all 34 primary and secondary school students who entered Malaysia from Thailand yesterday possess valid Malaysian identity cards. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said all of them have been

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