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Malaysian Army says viral rape allegations against member contradict probe findings
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — An internal investigation by the Malaysian Army (TDM) into allegations linking one of its members to rape, molestation and sexual intercourse offences that recently went viral on social media found that the claims were inconsistent
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Siti Asiah Ahmad takes over as chief statistician after Mohd Uzir’s retirement
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The Department of Statistics Malaysia has appointed deputy chief statistician (economic programme) Siti Asiah Ahmad as chief statistician, effective today. Siti Asiah, 51, has almost 28 years of experience in the fields of economic and social
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Six more PLUS toll plazas in southern region get automatic number plate recognition
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has expanded the implementation of the open toll payment system via JustGO to six more toll plazas in the Southern Region starting at 10am today. PLUS in a statement said the
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BN to reveal Negeri Sembilan line-up tonight, MCA and MIC allocated 11 seats
SEREMBAN, July 15 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has allocated seven State Legislative Assembly seats to MCA while four seats will be handed over to MIC in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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No subsidy cuts planned despite soaring petroleum costs linked to West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — More than 3,500 medical officers left Malaysia’s public healthcare sector over a three-year period ending in 2025, adding pressure on a state medical system already struggling with workforce shortages and staff burnout. Health Minister Datuk
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Ramanan says RM12.54m allocated to 627 Hindu temples as Madani initiatives continue
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government has allocated RM12.54 million to 627 Hindu temples approved under the Dharma Madani programme between January and July this year, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said. The first phase of the programme, he
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Petaling Jaya MP says Bestinet served him legal notice over foreign worker system remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said today he has been served with a letter of demand (LOD) by Bestinet Sdn Bhd following a series of parliamentary questions and public statements he made regarding the
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Four DAP assemblymen move to opposition block
MELAKA, July 15 — The seats of four Melaka DAP assemblymen in the State Legislative Assembly were moved to the opposition bloc on the final day of the sitting today. They are now seated alongside Perikatan Nasional and Independent assemblymen
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Police uncover suspected smuggled liquor worth RM409,818 during raid in Klang, two men detained
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 100 boxes of suspected untaxed liquor were seized and two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the Ops Taring Alpha 2 Intra/Inter raid on Jalan Berai, Klang, Selangor, yesterday. Royal Malaysia
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Johor adopts new mission-based approach for 2040 plan to drive sustainable state development
JOHOR BAHRU, July 15 — Addressing climate change, preparing for an ageing population and embracing emerging technologies are among the key priorities in the review of the Johor Structure Plan (RSN) 2040. Johor Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia Johor) director
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