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2,579 dengue cases, three deaths reported from March 24 to 30
PUTRAJAYA, April 6 — During the 13th Epidemiological Week (ME13), from March 24 to March 30, a total of 2,579 cases of dengue fever were reported, showing a decline from the previous week’s 3,041 cases. Health director-general, Datuk Dr Muhammad
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Najib should not be allowed to serve remaining jail sentence at home
KUCHING, April 6 — The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) opines that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak should not be allowed to serve his remaining prison sentence at home. It was referring to the claims made
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Four Facebook account owners called up by MCMC over suspected fake content on Quran recital
PUTRAJAYA, April 6 — Four Facebook account owners suspected of sending fake content involving the organisation of a Quran recital were summoned by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to record their statements yesterday. MCMC, in a statement today,
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Traffic slowing down on several major highways
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — As of 9am today, traffic has started slowing down on several major highways heading towards the East Coast and northern regions, due to the surge of travellers heading back to their hometowns in preparation for
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State records drop in number of hardcore poor
KOTA KINABALU, April 6 — The hardcore poor in Sabah has dropped to 13,172 households as of last March 24 compared to 22,510 households three years ago, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Citing the hardcore poor in the
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Prioritise personal and family safety during Aidilfitri celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called on Malaysians, especially Muslims gearing up for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, to prioritise personal and family safety, particularly during their travels back to their respective hometowns. In
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PM Anwar makes surprise visit to Penang airport; reminds Customs, Immigration personnel to serve with discipline and integrity
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Members of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) and Immigration Department (JIM) have been urged to carry out their duties with full discipline and integrity. The call was made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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On the spot compound to be issued to those who litter from vehicles
IPOH, April 6 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has instructed the local authorities (PBT) to immediately issue compounds to individuals who throw thrash out of their vehicles. Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the move was
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Ongkili to take leave, Joachim is PBS acting president effective June 1
KOTA KINABALU, April 6 ― Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili is taking leave as Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) president effective June 1. PBS secretary-general Datuk Julita Majungki said in his absence, deputy president Datuk Seri Joachim Gunsalam would be helming the
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In ‘Allah’ socks row, Bersatu Youth chief says some politicians lack ‘emotional management’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Some politicians in Malaysia suffer from “unguided emotional management” and must learn restraint, Bersatu Armada Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Kamal said amid the continuing “Allah” socks controversy. In an interview with Malay Mail, the
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