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Fahmi slams Ambiga’s ‘dictatorial’ claims, says Madani govt did not order Ops Lalang
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil slammed former Bersih chairman Ambiga Sreenevasan’s claims that the government acted dictatorial as Putrajaya announced a licensing framework for social media platforms. The communications minister said her claims were merely hyperbolic, and
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Penang to jet spray Tanjung Bungah parks after dog poisoning cases
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — In response to a recent spate of dog poisoning cases in Tanjung Bungah, the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will launch a clean-up operation using jet sprays to hose down public spaces. According to Free Malaysia
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Penang CM says deputy Jagdeep on leave till Aug 5, will discuss extension if needed
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo is still on leave from work to recover from a foot injury until next Monday, which might be extended to an indeterminate date. Penang Chief Minister Chow
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Strong Malaysia-Japan ties key to sustainable economic growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Effective collaboration between Malaysia and Japan is essential to driving sustainable economic growth and development, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar said that in this context, Malaysia appreciates the critical role played by Japan in
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PM congratulates ‘outstanding’ Pearly-Thinaah as country’s first women’s badminton pair to reach Olympic semis
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Pearly Tan and M Thinaah for becoming the first Malaysian women’s doubles badminton pair to reach the semi-finals of the Olympics. In a Facebook post, Anwar also
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Now, Johor says will close Larkin aquatic centre until January to ensure no longer contaminated
JOHOR BARU, Aug 1 — The state government has decided to close the Larkin Arena Aquatic Centre here until a re-opening in early January, following a public incident of infection believed to be linked to e-coli water contamination. State Youth,
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Will Peninsular Malaysians get an extra holiday on Sept 17 after Malaysia Day and Prophet’s Birthday?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Have you been looking forward to an extra long weekend next month with this year’s overlap of Malaysia Day and the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on September 16? Did you plan to enjoy a four-day break
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Family of slain DAP aide Teoh Beng Hock finally meet PM Anwar, father now in wheelchair and son he never knew all grown up
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The family of Teoh Beng Hock got their day with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, more than a decade after his abrupt death from a fall outside the Selangor office of anti-corruption investigators in
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PM’s Office slams Meta for removing Instagram post featuring PM Anwar and Hamas leaders, demands apology
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Media and Strategic Communications Division of the Prime Minister’s Office today condemned Meta’s action of removing an Instagram post that featured a meeting between the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Hamas leaders
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On Warriors’ Day, King and Queen thank national heroes for protecting Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today expressed his gratitude to the national security forces for their service and devotion in protecting the sovereignty of the country. Her Majesty the Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah,
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