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Permaisuri Selangor tells authorities to stop culling strays, find humane alternatives
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today told local authorities to find non-lethal alternatives to manage stray animal populations in the state. She expressed her disappointment over learning that the Shah Alam City Council
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Payments for Phase 2 of Rahmah cash aid to begin April 3
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — Payments for Phase 2 of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) to 8.4 million recipients will begin on Wednesday (April 3). It will involve payments ranging from RM100 to RM650. In a statement today, the Finance Ministry
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Aidilfitri special aid gives relief to civil servants; shows government values them
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) described the special financial assistance (BKK) for Hari Raya Aidilfitri announced today by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a manifestation
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Turkey’s Erdogan concedes ‘turning point’ after local polls setbacks
ANKARA, April 1 — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday acknowledged that the results from local elections had marked a “turning point” for his party but promised to “respect the decision of the nation”. “Unfortunately, we have not obtained the
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Penang LRT has more than 90pc support from public
GEORGE TOWN, April 1 — The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project which is expected to start this September has received over 90 per cent in support from the public during engagement sessions, said Chow Kon Yeow. The
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PM Anwar impressed with hydrogen car and its quieter engine
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who had the opportunity to ride a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang here today, was clearly fascinated with the hydrogen-powered vehicle, which
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Govt agencies constantly monitoring cyber attacks, no need to panic
KULAI, April 1 — The public does not need to panic about the daily increase in cyber attacks as the government has several agencies, particularly the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), which constantly monitors these matters. Deputy Minister of Communications
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Dengue cases up from March 17 to 23
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — The number of dengue fever cases in the 12th Epidemiology Week from March 17 to 23, increased to 3,041, compared to 2,905 in the previous week. Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said four
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Simplify access to school for children with citizenship issues in Sarawak, senator tells MoE
MIRI, April 1 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) should make it easier for children in Sarawak with citizenship documentation problems to attend school, said Senator Abun Sui Anyit. He said the ministry should address this issue at all levels.
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Foreign investment contributes RM188.4b, domestic investment RM141.1b in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The country recorded foreign investment amounting to RM188.4 billion last year, marking a 15.3 per cent increase compared to 2022, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. He said domestic investment contributed
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