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Rohingya among migrants drawn to Malaysia due to family networks, says Kelantan police chief
KOTA BHARU, June 13 — Family ties in Malaysia have been identified as a key factor attracting illegal migrants, including Rohingya as well as Bangladeshi and Myanmar nationals, to enter the country through the Malaysia-Thailand border. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd
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Cooking oil subsidy system tightened as 179 companies barred from eCOSS scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has deactivated 179 companies from the Cooking Oil Price Stablisation Scheme System (eCOSS) for violating regulations and conditions. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk
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Onn Hafiz defends Johor BN’s no-DAP stance, says politics should not be conflated with race
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Johor caretaker Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has defended his insistence that Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) would not cooperate with DAP if returned to power, arguing that political disagreements with the party should not
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100 days of the global energy crisis: Why discipline and unity are our strongest shield
JUNE 13 — One hundred days into the global energy crisis, one truth is now unavoidable: this is no longer a temporary disruption to be waited out. The escalating conflict in West Asia and the effective closure of the Strait
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Fadhlina: All technical secondary schools placed under fully residential schools division
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — All nine Technical Secondary Schools (SMT) nationwide have officially been placed under the management of the Fully Residential Schools Management Division (BPSBP) of the Education Ministry (MoE). Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the move was not
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Anwar urges Negeri Sembilan voters to return Pakatan to power, backs Aminuddin for MB
SEREMBAN, June 13 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday called on voters in Negeri Sembilan to give the coalition a fresh mandate in the 16th state election to continue governing the state. The prime minister said such support
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Police arrest 13 men over armed brawl linked to debt dispute in Jinjang Utara
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — A total of 13 local men were arrested for allegedly being involved in a riot and group fight involving weapons at a business premises in Jinjang Utara here on Thursday. Sentul District Police chief ACP Basri
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Respond to racial and religious hatred with wisdom, not anger, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The best approach to deal with hateful and racial sentiments is not through anger, but rather through patience, wisdom and good morals, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that although Malaysia is often
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Media practitioners call on govt to provide healthcare, welfare aid for industry veterans
IPOH, June 12 — The government is urged to consider introducing a dedicated aid mechanism for veteran or former media practitioners in recognition of their contributions to the nation’s journalism industry, while also helping to ease their post-retirement financial burdens.
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US‑Iran memorandum talks near conclusion? Geneva emerges as possible venue
DUBAI, June 12 — A memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, a Western source told Reuters on Friday, with Geneva emerging as the likeliest venue.
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