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Govt committed to enhance connectivity, upgrade port facilities in Labuan
LABUAN, Feb 29 — The Federal Territory of Labuan is set to have enhanced connectivity with the commitment given by the government through the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to increase direct flight frequency and explore the proposed upgrade of Labuan
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Ringgit expected to continue strengthening; trading at RM4.50 vs USD year-end
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The ringgit is expected to continue to strengthen this year, trading at RM4.50 against the US dollar by year-end, driven by the country’s positive economic performance, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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Para swimming coach in alleged sexual harassment case goes on leave
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — The coach linked to the sexual harassment case involving national swimmers has gone on leave until the investigation into the issue of misconduct is completed, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Hannah said as
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Over 6,000 teachers get approval for early retirement last year, says deputy education minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — A total of 6,394 teachers or 1.49 per cent of the overall teacher workforce were given approval to go on early retirement last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh
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Selangor Sultan rebukes PAS president Hadi over ‘cynical, misleading’ remarks on country’s shariah law
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 29 — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today directly censured PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang over an open letter urging the Malay Rulers, among others, to defend Islam in the country, calling this an affront the
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Amendments to raise workers’ Socso insured salary ceiling to be tabled in Parliament this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Human Resources Ministry is expected to table two amendment bills this year to raise the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) insured salary ceiling for workers from RM5,000 to RM6,000. Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said
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Another 6,000 medical officers to be appointed to permanent posts in 2024-2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The government will be appointing another 6,000 medical officers to permanent positions throughout 2024 and 2025, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said, that between 2019 and 2023, the
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After two casinos close doors, Genting says move temporary for renovation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Resort World Genting said today that two out of three of its casinos were only temporarily closed, following news reports of them allegedly ceasing operations. In a statement, it said the temporary closure was due
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Malaysia, Uzbekistan state commitment to enhance cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Malaysia and Uzbekistan have expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation, specifically focusing on expanding trade, investment and strategic relationships. In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that this was among the
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Najib’s ‘blessing’ needed before 1MDB projects could be undertaken, Jasmine Loo tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s “blessing” was needed before the Finance Ministry-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) could proceed with any projects, the company’s former in-house lawyer Jasmine Loo told the High Court today.
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