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Kommuniti Madani must be govt’s eyes and ears at grassroots level, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Kommuniti Madani must play an active role as the “eyes, ears, tongue, feet and hands” of the government in ensuring that every initiative and assistance reaches the targeted groups directly at the grassroots level, said Communications Minister Datuk
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Malaysia tightens border health checks as hantavirus alert raised, says Dzulkefly
CYBERJAYA, May 10 — Malaysia is on full alert to face the threat of hantavirus infection, although no cases involving Malaysians have been recorded thus far. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the approach is crucial as public health challenges are
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Teo Nie Ching encourages individuals facing social media restrictions to appeal through tribunal chaired by judge
KULAI, May 10 — Individuals facing social media account restrictions or content removal are advised to file an appeal through the Communications, Multimedia and Online Safety Appeal Tribunal. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the tribunal is chaired by
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PM Anwar confirms RON95 aid review, stresses income brackets must not be wrongly affected
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The government is currently reviewing RON95 assistance for upper income earners, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today, amid growing calls for petrol subsidies to be reserved for the lower- and middle-income groups. But any
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Addressing Indian students, Anwar says ‘stand to be corrected’ over temple row remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today appeared to acknowledge that some of his remarks about Hindu temples were perceived as tacit support for hostility directed at the Indian community. Speaking to Indian students at
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Umno open to Political Funding Bill, but official stance still being finalised, says Azalina
BANGI, May 10 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Umno has no objection to the proposed drafting of the Political Funding Bill. The Umno Information chief said, however, the party has
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Malaysia records 556 fuel and LPG offences under Ops Tiris 4.0, RM23m in seizures made
MARANG, May 10 — A total of 42,894 inspections were conducted under Ops Tiris 4.0 (Integrated), which began on March 16 this year until yesterday, resulting in 556 cases involving controlled goods such as diesel, petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
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Johor immigration nabs 27 foreign workers in food premises raids over permit offences
JOHOR BAHRU, May 10 — The Immigration Department detained 27 foreign nationals for various offences in an operation targeting food premises in the district from 3 pm yesterday. Johor Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said they comprised 18
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Single mother loses RM60,500 in love scam after falling for TikTok romance ruse
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 10 — A single mother lost RM60,500 after being duped by a love scam syndicate last month. District police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim, in her late 30s, became acquainted with a male suspect on
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TTDI residents demand closure of KLGCC back road, buffer zone around Bukit Kiara in petition to DBKL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents Association (TTDIRA) and environmental group Friends of Bukit Kiara (FoBK) have submitted 2,458 signed petitions to Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, calling for the closure of
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