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All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front seeks BN membership — and a shot at contesting Penang seats
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 27 — The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has applied to become a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), with Penang as the starting point before the move is taken to the national level. Its president Datuk
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Kemas expands preschool places for children with autism, 132 classes to open nationwide in Jan 2027
MELAKA, Sept 27 — A total of 132 Community Development Department (Kemas) preschools for children with autism will open nationwide next January, with admission screening set to begin next month. Kemas director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man said the screening would
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Govt chief secretary pitches training academy for border agents as Malaysia faces more complex threats
SEGAMAT, Sept 27 — The Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) needs its own world-class training academy to build expertise in border management technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Shamsul Azri Abu
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Police target dark, abandoned and neglected spots in nationwide crime drive, starting with Penang
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 27 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will expand its Whitening The Black Spot initiative nationwide in stages, beginning with Penang, said Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. “We are doing it contingent by contingent
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BN chairman Zahid says coalition will end ties with Pakatan once Parliament dissolves
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today made he saw no possibility of cooperation between his coalition and Pakatan Harapan (PH), amid talks that relations between the two sides have hit “an all
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One-third formula first, more seats later, Sabah and Sarawak politicians tell Putrajaya
KUCHING, Sept 27 — Putrajaya must first work out the one-third formula for Sabah and Sarawak representation in the Dewan Rakyat before adding any parliamentary seats. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she and several
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Boeing finds 737 MAX software glitch that could disrupt landing navigation
NEW YORK, Sept 27 — US aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed a technical glitch in the software of its 737 MAX aircraft that could cause problems with an automated navigation function, according to The Wall Street Journal yesterday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
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Bangkok flooding shows signs of easing, but key canals still at critical levels
BANGKOK, Sept 27 — Flooding in Bangkok is showing signs of easing as rainfall subsides after a monsoon trough and low-pressure system moved away from the Thai capital. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said rainfall had eased compared with the past
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Iran refuses to budge on Hormuz demands after US rejects seven-day deal
TEHRAN, Sept 27 — Iran stood firm today on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump’s rejection of the proposal that had created some optimism for breaking the Mideast war stalemate. The waterway is
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Foreign Ministry advises Malaysians in Bangkok to stay connected with embassy
BANGKOK, Sept 27 — Malaysians in Bangkok have been urged to remain in contact with the Malaysian Embassy for assistance and updates following extensive flooding that affected several districts and major transportation routes in the capital city. The Foreign Ministry,
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