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Reluctance to report among biggest challenges against combatting sexual exploitation of kids
SHAH ALAM, 16 March — Law minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has conceded that reluctance to lodge a report against sexual exploitation of children remains one of the biggest challenges for policymakers. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Terengganu police say injured stray elephant involved in crash with Porsche Cayenne captured
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 16 — A female elephant, involved in an accident with a vehicle in Kampung Kolam, Setiu, near here last night, was captured today. Setiu district police chief, DSP Afandi Husin, said that the elephant was captured by
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PM Anwar says political stability, transparent policies attract foreign investors to Malaysia
HAMBURG, March 16 — Malaysia has generated new investment interest with a potential value of RM45.4 billion following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Germany which ended on Friday. Anwar said investors from Germany and other European countries
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Contractors need not curry favour with ministers under this govt, just required to get job done
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has vowed that contractors do not need to cultivate a relationship with Cabinet members to be awarded contracts. The DAP secretary-general said it is enough for those awarded contracts to carry
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Malaysian Bar’s AGM to vote on challenging Pardons Board’s decision on Najib, condemning regressive citizenship amendments
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Malaysian Bar — the umbrella body representing lawyers in Peninsular Malaysia — will be discussing and voting today on whether to adopt resolutions to challenge the Pardons Board’s reduction of convicted former prime minister
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PM Anwar says Germany, Malaysia have role in resolving Gaza conflict
HAMBURG, March 16 — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said yesterday that Germany and Malaysia must both use their influence to reach an amicable solution to the conflict in Gaza, despite their opposing views on the conflict. “What
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Johor MB highlights RM113.7b investment, range of accomplishments marking two-year administration
JOHOR BARU, March 16 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced a remarkable achievement under the state government’s administration: attracting investments totalling RM113.7 billion and creating 35,000 job opportunities within a span of two years, alongside a range
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Cops arrest two for obstructing Alor Setar City Council officers’ work
ALOR SETAR, March 16 — The police arrested two men, believed to have caused a commotion and prevented Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) enforcement officers from carrying out their duties, in the Dataran Medan Bandar Alor Setar area, on Thursday.
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Pahang MMEA detains Vietnamese fishing vessel with 250 kg catch, valuing around RM1.7m near Tioman
KUANTAN, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang apprehended a Vietnamese fishing vessel and its six crew members for encroaching into Malaysian waters and illegally harvesting marine resources near Tioman Island. Last Thursday, both the boat
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Selangor MMEA identifies rat trails used by undocumented immigrants ahead of Aidilfitri celebration
KLANG, March 16 — The Selangor Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has identified hotspots, or rat trails, believed to be used as entry and exit routes for illegal immigrants, ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration. Its director Maritime Captain Abdul Muhaimin
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