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Six reports of illegal lanthanide mining in state from 2019 to 2023
IPOH, Feb 29 — A total of six reports were made against illegal lanthanide mining in Perak from 2019 to 2023, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the illegal lanthanide mining
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Selangor’s 2023 target of 1,000 EV charging stations pushed to 2025
SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin today said the state currently has 681 units of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The figure was short of the target for 1,000 units to be
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Air Selangor to start repaying RM248.7m state govt loan in 2031
SHAH ALAM, Feb 29 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting was told today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Selangor Air) is scheduled to begin repaying a loan of RM248.7 million to the state government, starting in 2031. Selangor
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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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