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Dr Sim urges deaf community to harness emerging technologies as Sarawak works to improve accessibility for PwDs
KUCHING, June 21 — Sarawak still has significant ground to cover in improving infrastructure and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly members of the deaf community, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the state
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Trump blames ‘terrible vandals’ for Washington pool renovation woes
WASHINGTON, June 21 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday “terrible vandals” had sabotaged his renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which will have to be revamped again, as it was blighted with algae and peeling paint. Trump
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Diabetes remains one of Malaysia’s biggest public health challenges, says Sarawak Health director
KUCHING, June 21 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, continue to pose major public health challenges in Malaysia. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah said data collected nationwide showed a significant number of Malaysians are affected by NCDs.
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Army freezes hand‑grenade drills as investigation into Kedah training blast is fast‑tracked, says defence minister
KOTA TINGGI, June 21 — The Malaysian Army has temporarily suspended all hand grenade training activities following a fatal blast during a training session at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which claimed the lives of two personnel. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed
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Kuching South mayor urges public to report murky water issues to Sarawak Water, not on social media
KUCHING, June 21 — Members of the public are urged to lodge formal complaints with Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd whenever they encounter water supply issues such as murky water. Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said lodging complaints through
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Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Two entrepreneurial sisters have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. Esther Tai Shen Hui and her younger
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Pakatan to unveil Johor state poll candidates in Bukit Gambir tomorrow, says Anwar
JOHOR BAHRU, June 21 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will attend the announcement ceremony for PH candidates for the 16th Johor State Election in Bukit Gambir, Tangkak, tomorrow. In a social media post today, Anwar said
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Brics Malaysia: Russia’s supply assurance, Petronas-Turkmenistan gains from Anwar’s visits boost nation’s energy security
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Brics International Malaysia welcomes the positive outcomes of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Russia and Turkmenistan, particularly in advancing Malaysia’s long-term energy security, enhancing oil and gas cooperation and strengthening strategic
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Dzulkefly: 402 vape cases involving synthetic drugs give strong basis for national vape ban
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Data on vape seizures by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) up to April this year recorded 402 cases involving vape devices and liquids found to have been mixed with various types of dangerous synthetic drugs.
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Dzulkefly: MOH fast‑tracking study on e‑MC system to curb medical certificate forgery and identity theft
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying the implementation of a digital medical certificate (e-MC) as part of efforts to curb abuse, forgery and identity theft involving medical practitioners by syndicates dealing in fake sick
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