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79,483 women benefitted from WCare programme
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — A total of 79,483 women throughout the country have received benefits via Women’s Reproductive Cancer Awareness Campaign (WCaRe) last year, with 20,793 or 21.2 per cent of them being rural residents. Deputy Women, Family and
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If Machang MP doesn’t know anything, he should just keep his mouth shut
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil chided today Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) Machang MP over his claims that a “draft” of allocations for Opposition constituencies exists. He said the Cabinet has verified that there is no
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No issue with Sarawakians registering with Padu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — There are no issues with Sarawakians registering with the central data hub, better known as Padu. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the only technicality involved its implementation via the state government machinery. “That will be
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Penang Development Corporation appoints consultant to revive Komtar
GEORGE TOWN, March 25 — Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has appointed a consultant to look into reviving Komtar, said its chief executive officer Datuk Aziz Bakar. “We will continue our efforts to revitalise Komtar, maybe look into creating different zones,”
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Securities Commission receives 3,262 complaints, enquiries on scams, unlicenced activities last year
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The Securities Commission (SC) received 3,262 complaints and enquiries on scams and unlicenced activities last year, representing a significant increase of 321 per cent within five years (2019-2023). According to its Annual Report 2023 released
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Govt will proceed with amendment regarding citizenship of foundlings despite backlash from NGOs
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced today that the government is committed to tabling eight amendments regarding the citizenship of foundlings. He affirmed that despite receiving criticism from NGOs, the government will proceed
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Govt not interfering in police investigation of ‘Allah’ socks issue
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — The government is not interfering in any investigation process related to the issue of the sale of socks bearing the word Allah by the KK Super Mart branch in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, recently. Prime
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PDRM plans to establish cyber-tech department to combat digital crime
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain announced that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) plans to set up a new department on cyber technology, specifically targeting the issues of digital crime. He said it
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Malaysia saw a 2pc increase in TB deaths last year
PUTRAJAYA, March 24 — Last year a total of 2,623 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) were recorded, signifying a two percent increase of 51 cases compared to 2022, announced Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. In a statement released
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Muay Thai association president charged with intimidation, assault
KOTA BARU, March 24 — The president of a Muay Thai association, bearing the title ‘Datuk’, pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court today to two charges of criminal intimidation and assault against a man. Mohd Fared Abdul Ghani, 56,
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