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TVET Commission Bill expected to reach Parliament by end of the year, says Zahid
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 5 — The establishment of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission, together with the tabling of the related legislation in Parliament, is expected to be finalised by the end of this year. Deputy Prime
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Prayers offered for Iran’s Khamenei on day two of funeral ceremonies
TEHRAN, July 5 — Prayers were held today over the casket of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, the second day of funeral ceremonies that have drawn huge crowds to pay their final respects in Tehran. Khamenei ruled the Islamic republic
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Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech
WASHINGTON, July 5 — US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday yesterday as the “crowning achievement” of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a
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Malaysia’s first World Rural Development Day highlights efforts to uplift rural communities, says DPM Zahid
KUANTAN, July 5 — Malaysia will celebrate the World Rural Development Day (WRDD) for the first time at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium, Jengka near Maran, tomorrow. The celebration themed “Toward Vibrant, Prosperous and Happy Rural Communities” is organised in recognition
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Stumping for Pakatan in Johor, Anwar says rivals joined forces against him because his govt is tough on corruption
BATU PAHAT, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim claimed that certain political parties were joining forces to bring him down because his administration has taken a firm stance against corruption and abuse of power. Anwar, who is
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‘I do not promise the moon and stars’: Pakatan hopeful for Bukit Naning pledges free ambulance, better internet and street lights
MUAR, July 5 — “I do not promise the moon and stars, but I promise to work with the people to resolve outstanding issues,” said Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Bukit Naning state constituency, Md Ysahrudin Kusni. Holding to
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Iran envoy says friendly nations to get ‘special’ Hormuz fee treatment
BEIJING, July 5 — Iran’s ambassador to China insisted yesterday that new fees would be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz — an idea rejected by Washington — while assuring that “friendly” nations would receive special treatment. The
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Don’t punish compliant Malaysian manufacturers with blanket tariffs, FMM tells US
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has urged the United States (US) to adopt a balanced approach to its proposed Section 301 tariff action on imports linked to forced labour, cautioning that blanket duties could
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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong champions diversity in PAP ranks at anniversary conference
SINGAPORE, July 5 — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the People’s Action Party (PAP) is looking to bring in Singaporeans with a wider range of views and experiences, stressing that the party does not expect everyone to think alike
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Immigration detains man linked to viral post alleging possession of both Malaysian and Bangladeshi passports
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia has detained a Bangladeshi man in Kuantan after a viral social media post allegedly showed him holding both a Malaysian international passport and a Bangladeshi passport, even though Malaysia does
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