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Welfare Dept records eightfold rise in autism PwD registrations since 2015
MELAKA, May 24 — The number of registered persons with disabilities (PwDs) with autism under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) has increased eightfold to 90,459 as of April 30, compared with 2015. JKM director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan said
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Minister proposes gazetting Dayak miring as National Heritage, paving way for Unesco bid
SIBU, May 24 — The National Unity Ministry has proposed that the traditional Dayak ceremony, namely ‘miring’, be gazetted as National Heritage. Its minister, Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, when proposing it, said the ceremony has great potential to be
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MOE probing alleged sexual misconduct involving teacher in Setiu
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 24 — An alleged sexual misconduct case involving a teacher at a school in Setiu, which went viral on social media, is being investigated by the Integrity Unit of the Ministry of Education (MOE). The Terengganu Education
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‘We need the president’: Perak PKR urges Anwar to defend Tambun in next general election
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Perak PKR has reportedly asked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to defend Tambun in the next general election, saying his presence remains important to the party’s campaign in the state. However, Perak PKR chairman
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MB: Johor declares Monday special holiday after JDT win Malaysia Cup
JOHOR BAHRU, May 24 — The Johor state government has declared a special state holiday on Monday following Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) Malaysia Cup win last night. The Southern Tigers beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final at National
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King congratulates JDT on historic fourth straight Malaysia Cup win
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has extended his congratulations to the Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (JDT) on their success in capturing their sixth Malaysia Cup title yesterday. According to a post on
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Anwar takes over Pandan as adopted constituency after Rafizi’s exit, Tengku Zafrul named monitoring officer
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president, has taken over Pandan as his adopted parliamentary constituency following the departure of its former MP Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli from
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Gunman killed by US Secret Service after opening fire near White House
WASHINGTON, May 24 — A gunman opened fire near the White House yesterday evening, with US Secret Service agents killing the assailant in a shoot-out during which a bystander was also struck, authorities said. President Donald Trump was in the
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China rescuers search for two men still missing after mine blast kills 82
QINYUAN, May 24 — Emergency rescuers in northern China were undertaking a major operation today to find two people still missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine killed at least 82. The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in
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Sabah maps out 25-year forest plan, pledges to retain 50pc forest cover
KOTA KINABALU, May 23 — Sabah has pledged to maintain at least 50 per cent of its land under forest cover as the state prepares a long-term master plan to guide forest management and balance development with environmental conservation. Chief
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