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Malaysia keen to invite Norway to Asean Regulatory Conference in KL in May

OSLO, March 1 — Malaysia is keen to invite the telecommunication regulatory body from Norway to participate in the conference involving Asean telecommunication regulatory bodies scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur in May. Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil said

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LRT3 developer ordered to submit proposals to resolve frequency of floods in several areas in Selangor

SHAH ALAM, March 1 ― The developer of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project has been instructed to study the cause and submit proposals to overcome the frequency of flash floods that occur in several locations in the state

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Bursa chief moots mandatory diversity disclosure to nudge firms toward more Bumi hires

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — Former minister Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar today suggested a policy to require companies to disclose how diverse and inclusive their workforce are, a proposal the Bursa Malaysia chairman believed could nudge employers to hire more

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EPF to unveil Account 3 in April

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 ― The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to announce the flexible account or Account 3 initiative in April, including the withdrawal mechanism and flexibility for contributors, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

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Muhyiddin appeals to Federal Court over restoration of four power abuse charges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s restoration of four abuse of power charges against him. When contacted by Malay Mail, Muhyiddin’s lawyer Chetan Jethwani confirmed that

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Pokok Sena Kedah experiences heatwave, entire Perlis on alert

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 — The Pokok Sena area in Kedah recorded a level two heatwave at 4:50pm, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said today. A level two heatwave refers to daily maximum temperatures of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius

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In blueprint, think tank flags political financing regulation as potential turning point for reform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1— In its blueprint on reform released this week, the think tank Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) has underscored the need for urgent reforms in Malaysia’s electoral and political landscape, emphasising enhanced monitoring of political

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King Harald V’s return plans progress as health improves in Langkawi hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 ― The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that efforts are underway for King Harald V’s return to Norway in the coming days. According to a statement released on its website early Friday (Malaysia time), the palace stated that the

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MACC chief says investigation into Daim’s fortune ongoing

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today said the investigation into former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin is ongoing. “We still need to record statements from a few people, including

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MACC still trying to repatriate Muyhiddin’s son-in-law

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is still working with international agencies to bring back a son-in-law of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for a corruption case here, said Tan Sri Azam Baki. The

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