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Long-time rival Baru Bian says respected Taib’s political mind, energy for debates
KUCHING, Feb 22 ― Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s political mind and energy for debates earned the respect of long-time rival Baru Bian. In a statement today, the Ba Kelalan assemblyman said Sarawakians have lost a formidable figure with
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HRD Corp collected record-breaking RM2.2b levy in 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 ― The Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) collected levies totalling RM2.2 billion in 2023, compared to RM1.81 billion the previous year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim stated that the levy collection for the past year
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Network integration 35pc completed, up to 26pc improvement in download speed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) has recently announced its Q4 2023 and full-year 2023 results. According to the merged telco, they have delivered a strong growth performance in line with its 2023 guidance which was enabled by
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Cabinet ministers extend condolences to family of Taib Mahmud
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Cabinet ministers expressed their condolences to the family of former Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who died early today. Madani government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said that Abdul Taib, who was also
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King, Queen convey condolences to Taib’s family
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today conveyed his condolences to the family of former Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud, who died today. Queen of Malaysia, Her Majesty Raja Zarith
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PM Anwar to chair special meeting on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone next week
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be chairing a special meeting on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JSSEZ) on February 28. Speaking in a post-Cabinet Meeting media conference here today, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the
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Malaysian Media Council Bill to be tabled in Parliament in June
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — The Malaysian Media Council Bill will be tabled in Parliament in June, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is unity government spokesman, said the Bill is currently being finalised by the Attorney General’s Chambers
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Tributes pour in for Taib Mahmud
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Behind his strict style of leadership, Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud was also a generous leader who cared about the well-being of the people, especially in Sarawak. This was disclosed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander
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Home minister to present proposed citizenship revisions to Cabinet next month
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 21 — The much talked about proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution regarding Malaysian citizenship matters will be presented to the federal Cabinet on March 8. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said any decision hinges on
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Taib’s body flown to Kuching
SUBANG, Feb 21 — The body of former Sarawak governor Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has departed the air force base in Subang for Kuching. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) C130 Hercules aircraft carrying his body left the air base
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