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Putrajaya’s firm support of Palestinian cause won’t compromise US investments in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The Malaysian government’s stout support of a free Palestine and its condemnation of Israeli atrocities in Gaza will not deter United States investors from doing business here, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
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Bersatu ‘stole’ our members, claims Sabah Umno
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 21 — Sabah Umno information chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir claimed that Umno also had its members stolen when Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) decided to spread its wings to Sabah. He claimed that many Umno members were unaware
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PM Anwar names Mimos as implementation agency for National Digital Identity project, says to get RM80m next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The government has appointed Mimos Berhad as its implementation agency for the National Digital Identity programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the government will disburse
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Accused of indifference to Islamic laws, PM Anwar says Putrajaya setting up special committee as approved by Rulers, to coordinate civil, Shariah courts
KUALA LUMPUR, Now 21 — The government has agreed to set up a special committee sanctioned by the Conference of Rulers in a bid to empower and elevate the status of the Shariah court, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Communications Ministry examining need to license large social media platform providers, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is still examining the need to license or register large platform providers such as Google, Meta, and TikTok, the Dewan Rakyat
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Penang CM says no need for state to build treatment plant as Perak supplying treated, not raw water
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 21 — Penang does not have to build a treatment facility just for the Sungai Perak water transfer scheme, state Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told the state legislative assembly today. He said this is because the
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MCMC not internet police, will block obscene content based on police requests, complaints
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 ― The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will take down or block any obscene content based on the request of the police after receiving reports and complaints from users. Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo
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Sarawak minister says Petros Niaga to be the sole distributor of LPG in state from Dec 1
KUCHING, Nov 21 — Petros Niaga Sdn Bhd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), will be the sole distributor of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Sarawak from December 1. The announcement was made by state Minister of Utilities
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Country’s progress meaningless if issues affecting children not addressed
JOHOR BARU, Nov 20 — The progress and prosperity of a country will be meaningless if no effort is taken to address issues affecting children, especially concerning their future. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said
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Trial for PM Anwar’s defamation suit against Pendang MP rescheduled to January 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The trial of the defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Pendang MP Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim has been rescheduled to January 2025. Anwar’s counsel Jaden Phoon Wai Ken said the
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