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Govt promoting sustainable alternatives to phase out single-use plastics
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The government is working on many fronts to phase out single-use non-biodegradable plastics by promoting alternatives and sustainable substances in plastic production, in line with the Malaysia Plastics Sustainability Roadmap 2021-2030. Minister of Natural Resources,
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker says will ensure PAC report on LCS project debated in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said he will ensure that the report of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) regarding the littoral combat ship (LCS) construction project is debated in the Parliament. He said
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Court of appeal commutes death sentence on lovers for murder to 30 years’ imprisonment
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 5 — The Court of Appeal today commuted the death sentence imposed on a pair of lovers for the murder of a five-year-old boy, who is the son of the female accused nine years ago, to 30 years
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Health Ministry to table second reading of anti-smoking Bill on Oct 10
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Health Ministry is planning on tabling a revised version of the anti-smoking Bill will be tabled for its second reading in Parliament on October 10, Tuesday next week. Its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said
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Impose heavier penalty on those manipulating local rice supply
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 5 — The government is urged to reconsider the penalties imposed on any party or cartel that abuses the subsidies provided to the people by manipulating the rice supply in the country. Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad
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Vietnam to continue exporting rice to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that Vietnam has expressed the country’s willingness to continue exporting rice to Malaysia. “They are ready to continue exporting rice to Malaysia, according to
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Malaysia awaits response from Indonesia on transboundary haze issue
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 ― Malaysia is still awaiting Indonesia’s response concerning cooperation under the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution. Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia has yet to receive any response
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Forestry Dept to monitor Galla Forest Reserve logging activity
SEREMBAN, Oct 5 — The Negeri Sembilan Forestry Department has been asked to take appropriate action on the Orang Asli community’s claims that they have been affected by logging activities in the Galla Forest Reserve area near here. Menteri Besar
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Anthony Loke denies Chinese electors not going out to vote this Saturday
BENTONG, Oct 5 ― DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has denied the allegation that the Chinese community, especially in Telemong and Kampung Baru here, will not go out to vote in the Pelangai state by-election this Saturday. -ADVERTISEMENT- He said the
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Govt committed to attaining positive equilibrium between FDI and DDI
PETALING JAYA, Oct 5 — The government, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti), is committed to attaining a harmonious blend of foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic direct investment (DDIs) to foster eco-friendly and equitable growth throughout
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