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Digital Ministry says looking into latest ‘Padu’ hack by R00TK1T
CYBERJAYA Feb 20 — The Digital Ministry said today it will make a statement soon on this mornings latest cyber attack on a Malaysian company. Its minister Gobind Singh said they wanted to look at the issue in depth before making any
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Dr Mahathir still undergoing treatment at IJN, currently recovering
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is still being treated at the National Heart Institute (IJN) and is in the process of recovering from an infection. However, a spokesman told the media that his
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Putrajaya launches new journalism ethics code to be overseen by Media Council, vows freedom of expression
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 20 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil today launched the revamped Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists, while promising that it will not restrict media freedom of expression but rather a guideline for media agencies to carry out their
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EV auto makers urged to consider making Malaysia their hubs in Asean
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 ― Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has encouraged electric vehicle (EV) auto makers with Malaysian facilities to consider making Malaysia their hubs to supply and service the fast-growing EV market
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Cease blame game and face economic challenges head on amid sliding ringgit, Kian Ming tells Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Former Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has urged the government today to acknowledge the current economic challenges rather than solely blaming past administrations — especially on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal — for the
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Challenges emerge as new bidders seek Putrajaya’s backing to revive KL-Singapore HSR
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — Malaysia is facing challenges to bring back the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) through the private sector as interested entities are seeking government support, the Straits Times reported today. Malaysia’s project delivery vehicle, MyHSR Corporation, told the
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Govt’s vision on sustainable humane economy needs collaborative efforts
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The government urges academicians, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies to work together in realising the vision of the future and sustainable humane economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also finance
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Group moots Green Paper on proposed citizenship amendment law for public feedback
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — An umbrella group of civil society organisations that champion human rights wants the Cabinet to publicly disclose proposed revisions to citizenship laws which are currently under review. The Malaysian Citizenship Rights Alliance (MCRA) said there were five
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NGOs renew call for Gawai, Kaamatan to be made national public holidays
KUCHING, Feb 20 ― A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has called on the federal government to declare Gawai Dayak and Pesta Kaamatan national public holidays. The NGOs proposed the government declare May 31 a national public holiday for Kaamatan
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R00TK1T claims to have hacked Padu but it’s not the Padu that you know
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 ― The international hacker group R00TK1T has seemingly increased the frequency of its cyberattack on Malaysia for the past few days. Today, the group claimed to have hacked the “Padu organisation” but don’t panic just yet as the
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