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What got Malaysian press, civil groups so concerned? A look at Putrajaya’s proposed changes to media laws
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Last weeks, media groups in Malaysia marched from Bukit Tugu to Parliament to hand over a memorandum to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The groups, part of a coalition called The Fourth for the Fourth (404),
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No age limit law for social media users, but Malaysia will regulate platforms via licensing
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced that Malaysia will not introduce new laws to limit the age of social media users. Instead, the government will focus on regulating platforms through licensing, which is set to
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Former Shariah lawyer, 74, becomes oldest woman to earn PhD in History from UMS
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 8 — A 74-year-old former Syariah Court lawyer has become the oldest woman to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The Star Online Saidatul Badru Mohd Said Keruak received her doctorate
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Police received 114 false flood requests in Kelantan, warn of RM50,000 fine, jail time for making fake calls, says deputy IGP
PASIR MAS, Dec 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will take action against individuals who make false emergency calls related to floods. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said that of the more than 1,000
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One-hour rainfall floods Putrajaya, submerges cars; waters go down after Bomba clears drains
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — An hour-long heavy rain that started at 4 pm caused flash floods at Presint 11 Zon 4A here today, submerging about 20 vehicles. Several roads were also flooded, rendering them impassable for light vehicles. Putrajaya Federal
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Auction of Vida’s seized assets postponed to January 8 after Vida Beauty claims ownership, say lawyers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The auction of assets belonging to cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman, better known as Vida, has been deferred to January 8, 2024. Both Vida’s lawyer Adnan Seman and the claimant’s counsel Samir Zainal confirmed the postponement,
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Govt monitors safety of 42 Malaysians in Syria, ensures consular support
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 — Malaysia is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria and its potential implications for regional stability. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry stated that, through the Honorary Consul of Malaysia in Syria, it is actively communicating
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Syrians in Malaysia celebrate end of Assad regime by changing to rebel flag at embassy, sharing food and prayers
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Syrians in Malaysia came together to celebrate the end of decades of Assad family rule following president Bashar al-Assad’s resignation and a peaceful transfer of power, as confirmed by ally Russia. A video shared on social
Read MoreJohor cops probe claims of teacher assaulting student living in welfare home
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 6 — Police are investigating the alleged abuse of a 10-year-old student by a school teacher here.Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat said they received a report on the case yesterday. “We received the report
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JPN denies leak, cites no suspicious activity
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has denied allegations of a data breach involving MyKad information for 17 million Malaysians, asserting that its systems remain secure with no suspicious transactions detected. In a statement today, NRD
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