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Johor assembly dissolution right move at right time, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The dissolution of the Johor state legislative assembly is timely as the state government is currently in its strongest position, backed by positive public support for the current leadership, says Umno Information chief Datuk Seri
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Johor election: Muda to defend Puteri Wangsa seat, field more young candidates
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Muda will defend the Puteri Wangsa state seat held by its president, Amira Aisya Abdul Aziz, in the upcoming Johor state election. In a statement today, the party said its victory in Puteri Wangsa previously
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Johor BN convention likely rescheduled earlier as coalition gears up to contest all 56 seats
JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — The Johor Barisan Nasional (BN) Convention, scheduled for June 14, may be brought forward, according to its secretary Datuk Abdul Halim Suleiman. He said the possibility arises from recent political developments in the state, particularly
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UN agency warns El Nino likely by August, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and extreme weather
GENEVA, June 2 — There is an 80-per cent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said today. “Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters
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Lim Guan Eng urges RM150m MSME loans for Chinese and Indian businesses to be channelled through BSN, cites Shariah compliance restrictions
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has called for RM100 million in loans allocated for Chinese-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and RM50 million under Tekun Nasional for Indian-owned MSMEs to be channelled through Bank
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Johor Speaker confirms cancellation of June 22 sitting following Onn Hafiz’s dissolution announcement
JOHOR BAHRU, June 2 — The special Johor state assembly sitting scheduled for June 22 has been cancelled. The special one-day sitting was cancelled after Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced the dissolution of the state assembly yesterday.
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Lahad Datu man missing after Tepadung cave trip to collect bird’s nests
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after he went into the Tepadung cave in Lahad Datu to search for bird’s nests. According to The Star, Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station chief Sumsoa Rashid said
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APAD: Enforcement on unlicensed bus stops applies to all operators, no approved terminal at TRX
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has clarified that its enforcement of express bus operations at licensed terminals and transport hubs applies to all operators and is not targeted at any single company. In a
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EC chairman says Johor election schedule to follow Speaker’s official notice on dissolution
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — The Election Commission (EC) will hold a Special Meeting for the 16th Johor state assembly elections as soon as it receives official notification from the Speaker of the Johor assembly on the date of the
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Singapore launches nationwide campaign to promote healthy digital habits among children
SINGAPORE, June 1 — Singapore has launched “Screen Smart from the Start” campaign, a nationwide movement to help families foster healthy digital habits from young. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) emphasised that the movement reflects a whole-of-government
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