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China visitors to Malaysia already up 194pc in May, tourism minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Malaysia has received 1,185,050 visitors from China as of May 2024, which was a 194 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King
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Johor Speaker informs EC of Mahkota vacancy due to incumbent Sharifah Azizah’s death
JOHOR BARU, Aug 4 — Johor State Assembly Speaker Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that the notification of the vacant Mahkota state seat was submitted to the Election Commission (EC) this morning. He said that the notification was sent
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Trailer driver gets four-day remand after crashing into Pekan home, killing two
PEKAN, Aug 4 — The trailer driver allegedly responsible for the crash that killed two people after ramming into a house at KM5 Jalan Pekan-Rompin, near Kampung Ketapang Hilir yesterday, has been remanded four days. The remand order for the
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Toyota Vios crashes into guardrail, driver killed, passenger injured in Iskandar Puteri
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 4 — Johor police have confirmed a fatal accident involving a Toyota Vios that killed the driver and left the passenger seriously injured.The accident occurred at approximately 1.45am this morning at the Persiaran Indah roundabout when the
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Social media firms must set up shop in Malaysia for licensing, deputy minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Social media and messaging platforms must incorporate in Malaysia to apply for the class licence that will be imposed on them next year, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said this local presence
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Has PAS banned women from performing in Chinese temples in Terengganu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The PAS administration in Terengganu must clarify if women have been prohibited from performing in Chinese temples there, DAP vice chairman Teresa Kok said over a report alleging such a restriction today. Citing a China
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Thousands, including Malaysians, attend funeral of assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The funeral ceremony of Hamas’ Political Bureau Chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Doha, Qatar on Friday was attended by thousands of people and leaders from various Arab and Islamic countries, including Malaysia. Deputy Home Minister Datuk
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Temiar teen Amir Sisi’s star rises after winning reality show, now crisscrossing country with singing gigs
IPOH, Aug 3 — Thirteen-year-old Amir Sisi, who shot to fame last year after becoming the first Orang Asli to win a reality-based singing contest, is now going places. He receives invitations to perform at events and functions almost every
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It’s Umno vs PAS for Nenggiri state poll, no other contenders in the ring
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Election Commission (EC) today declared a straight fight between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the Nenggiri state seat in Kelantan. BN is fielding Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani who is the
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PM Anwar and Thai counterpart meet today at Kelantan border in talks over new Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge
KOTA BHARU, Aug 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Srettha Thavisin, will undertake a working visit to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan and Sungai Golok, Narathiwat, Thailand today. The main purpose of the visit is to
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