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Home Ministry denies claims of neglect of Rohingya children, says Baitul Mahabbah protects migrant, refugee kids
PUTRAJAYA, June 16 — Malaysia strongly rejects allegations linking the country to inhumane treatment of migrant and refugee children, including members of the Rohingya community, and stresses that various measures have been implemented to ensure that their welfare and protection
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Transport Ministry, JPJ target July completion for MyLesen B2 rollout nationwide, says Anthony Loke
BATU PAHAT, June 16 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) are targeting completion of the MyLesen B2 programme by July to help more youths obtain valid motorcycle licences. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the
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Austrian chipmaker AT&S to invest up to RM9.4b more in Kulim, boosting Malaysia’s semiconductor ambitions, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft’s (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (RM9.4 billion) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled
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Sultan Nazrin: Perkeso’s new neuro-robotic rehabilitation centre in Perak offers hope to families after life-changing injuries
IPOH, June 16 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today said that the spirit of humanity and compassion must serve as the driving force behind the newly launched Perkeso Neuro-Robotic and Cybernics Rehabilitation Centre in Meru. Sultan
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Selangor warns of fake SMS targeting KitaSelangor Voucher applicants
SHAH ALAM, June 16 — The Selangor state government has reminded the public to remain vigilant against any short message service (SMS) or messages related to the KitaSelangor Voucher incentive and to refrain from clicking on suspicious links received from
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MRL: Viral ECRL fare rates are speculative, official pricing not yet announced
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has clarified that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fare rates currently circulating on social media are speculative and do not reflect the actual charges that will be imposed
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Teraju’s move to PM’s Dept to accelerate Putera35 agenda, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister’s Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. “For TERAJU, the
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Sarawak minister calls for tighter school oversight after alleged teacher misconduct case in Lawas
KUCHING, June 16 — School management must strengthen oversight and guidance to prevent incidents of sexual misconduct involving teachers, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “This should not happen. It is a human right issue. We do not want
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Kulai Barisan chief dismisses claim Johor Pakatan reps denied state funds, says opposition assemblymen get RM200,000 yearly
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Kulai Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor has dismissed claims that Pakatan Harapan (PH) assemblymen in Johor did not receive allocations from the state government, saying the allegation was baseless and contradicted
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Sarawak boosts Chinese independent schools with RM10m funding for education development
KUCHING, June 16 — The Sarawak government has allocated RM10 million in grants to Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (ICSS) in the state as part of its continued commitment to supporting educational development across all streams. The grant was presented by
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