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New MyKad security features, transboundary haze measures among topics in Dewan Rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The justification for introducing a new-generation MyKad, its security levels, and cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia in tackling cross-border haze are among topics expected to take center stage during the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the
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22 areas still at ‘Unhealthy’ air quality levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Haze continued to blanket much of the peninsula this morning, with 22 of the country’s 68 monitoring stations in the unhealthy range, according to the Department of Environment (DOE). As of 8am, the DOE dashboard
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PKR rejects Mukhriz claim linking party to PN deregistration
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has denied any involvement in the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) decision to cancel the registration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) today. PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh described as defamatory the allegation by Parti Pejuang Tanahair
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Border agency chief Shuhaily in court over alleged KLIA assault of two Special Branch cops
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain arrived at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court this morning to face two charges of assault linked to an altercation with two Special Branch
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Government open to KWAP, EPF RCI subject to findings
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 —The government is open to considering a proposal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), should the need arise. Minister in the Prime Minister’s
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Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognised in law, tougher action on gender-based violence
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to recognise femicide in the country’s legal framework. It described femicide as the most extreme form of gender-based violence against women and girls. “Such
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Loke wants Transport Expo Asia to become permanent biennial event, next edition in 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants Transport Expo Asia (TXA) to become a permanent biennial event, with the next edition set for 2028 to showcase transport technologies and innovation. He said the exhibition would bring together industry
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No quota for CLP exam passes, candidates assessed purely on merit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Candidates sitting the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination are assessed purely on merit, with no quota imposed on the number of passes, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Anwar says Siti Nurhaliza personally invited him to concert, praises cultural heritage showcase
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his attendance at national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s concert recently was by special invitation and also in support of efforts to promote local arts, heritage and culture.
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RoS deregistration shows Perikatan leadership breached coalition constitution
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the cancellation of Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) registration showed that the coalition’s leadership, led by PAS, had breached the Societies Act 1966 and PN’s
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