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New Batik Air’s Batam-Kuala Lumpur route to boost Malaysia-Indonesia tourism
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Batik Air’s new route from Batam to Kuala Lumpur which made its inaugural direct flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, here today, is set to boost tourism traffic and improve the country’s overall
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10 areas record alert-level hot weather status as of 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Nine areas in the peninsula and one in Sabah recorded alert-level hot weather as of 6pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a statement posted on its Facebook page, MetMalaysia said the
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Father, daughter die in crash involving three vehicles in Ipoh
IPOH, Feb 17 — A father and his 11-month-old daughter died in a tragic accident that involved three vehicles along Jalan Kuala Kangsar near Klebang Restu here early this morning. Ipoh police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said during the 7.21am
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MoH mulling designated smoking spaces in high-traffic areas like Bukit Bintang
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today said his ministry is considering the introduction of special designated areas for smokers near food premises that are located close to each other. Taking Jalan Alor as an
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PM Anwar emphasises need for transparency in managing funds for charity
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 ― Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the need for transparency in managing funds raised for charity in the country. Anwar, who is also the minister of finance, said organisations must adhere to regulations
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Op Selamat 21 records 8,501 road accidents, down by 10pc
KUALA LUMPUR Feb 16 — A total of 8,501 accidents were recorded nationwide during the six-day operations under the Op Selamat 21, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations, from February 8 to 13. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and
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No discussions yet on subsidies for goods also enjoyed by foreigners
PERMATANG PAUH, Feb 16 — The Cabinet has yet to discuss in detail the matter of subsidies for certain goods that foreign nationals will also enjoy, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, also the unity government’s spokesperson, said the government
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Socso paid RM5.73b in benefits last year
JOHOR BARU, Feb 16 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) made benefit payments of up to RM5.73 bil to Insured Persons (IPs) and their dependents last year, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. He said that the agency
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Special committee open to discussions with all parties
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 16 — The special committee to study issues related to the competencies of the State Legislative Assembly in enacting Islamic laws is open to discussions with all quarters, including political parties. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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After cops say RM5 angpows likely behind Julau gangsterism case, MP clarifies lucky money was meant for children
SIBU, Feb 16 — The RM5 angpows distributed on February 11 in Pakan during Chinese New Year visiting were meant for children, clarified Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng. In a statement today, Sng said the angpows were for luck and
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