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Floods deal RM177m blow to agro-food sector; paddy cultivation, Kedah bear the brunt, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 13 — The recent floods have caused an estimated loss of over RM177 million to the agro-food sector, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The data, compiled between November 27 and December 12, revealed
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Najib says took selfie with King Salman who didn’t raise anything about Saudi ‘donation’
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said current Saudi ruler King Salman had not mentioned anything about his claim to have received donations from the previous Saudi ruler King Abdullah during a 2017 “selfie” moment in
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US DoJ could’ve asked me about 1MDB before launching ‘unprecedented’ 2016 action against sitting leader
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the US’s Department of Justice (DoJ) should have asked him about allegations on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), instead of launching its civil action in 2016 to recover 1MDB funds when
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Parliament wraps up 35-day session, passes 25 Bills including RM421b Budget 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — After a 35-day sitting of the Third Meeting of the Third Session, the 15th Parliament adjourned sine die yesterday, with 26 Bills including the Supply (Budget) Bill 2025 passed. The 2025 Budget, tabled by Prime
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The National AI Office has been officially launched, but what does it mean for Malaysia?
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — The Malaysian government officially launched the National AI Office (NAIO), which is a brand-new agency under the Ministry of Digital (MoD), yesterday. NAIO made the headlines earlier this year after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted
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Three installers electrocuted putting in solar panels at JKR lot in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 13 — Three contractors were killed in an electrical accident while installing solar panels at a Public Works Department (JKR) premises in the district of Ranau earlier this morning. Ranau Fire and Rescue Department station chief Ridwan
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Batu Puteh RCI handled by Dr Mahathir’s allies, PM Anwar says to dismiss persecution claim
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today rejected claims that the findings of the royal commission of inquiry on Batu Puteh were released to target Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Saying that the report was factual,
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Rumours swirl in Sabah of Musa Aman becoming next governor
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 13 — Speculation is intensifying that former Sabah chief minister Tan Sri Musa Aman may become the next state governor when incumbent Tun Juhar Mahiruddin ends his term this year. Juhar’s successor will be announced after a
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Papagomo arrested in alleged fraud probe over company fund collection
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — Former Umno Youth executive council member Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was arrested at his home in Putrajaya today to assist in investigations into a fraud case involving the collection of
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PKR sec-gen Fuziah says unaware of Zafrul leaving Umno for party, no application received
PETALING JAYA, Dec 13 — PKR secretary-general Fuziah Salleh stated today that she has no knowledge of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz allegedly joining the party. According to Malaysiakini, Fuziah said PKR has not received
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