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Semporna PKR chief quits party after 27 years, cites shift from reformist ideals
SEMPORNA, May 23 — Semporna PKR chief Mohd Amin Abdul Mem has resigned from all party posts and quit PKR after 27 years, citing a shift away from the party’s original reformist principles. A former teacher who became politically active
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No mass exodus from PKR, says Youth chief after Rafizi and Nik Nazmi departures
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — PKR’s Youth wing today dismissed talk of a mass exodus from the party following the departure of two of its senior leaders, insisting only a handful of members had left and that support among younger
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PM Anwar urges Malaysians to unite, reject hate politics at Wesak Day conference
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on Malaysians to unite in common values and reject hate politics perpetuated by a small segment of the society. Speaking at the Wesak Day national conference, Anwar
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Government expands diesel subsidy scheme to jeeps and pickups nationwide from June 1
KUNDASANG, May 23 — The government has agreed to enhance the mechanism for implementing diesel subsidy distribution under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) by expanding eligibility to include jeeps and pickup trucks for the land goods transport sector nationwide,
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Anwar jokes politics can pause for ‘nasi dagang’ after swipe at ‘whining’ politicians
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today took a swipe at politicians who he said had lost sight of their original political struggle, describing them as louder complainers than the country’s small traders. According to Berita Harian, the
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Perlis MB says state assembly will be dissolved if PAS reps table no-confidence motion in June
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said he would dissolve the state assembly if six PAS assemblymen table a vote of no confidence against him during the sitting scheduled from June 3 to 5, raising
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Hotel tissue raid in Kota Kinabalu lands 56‑year‑old with RM50 fine
KOTA KINABALU, May 23 — A 56-year-old man was fined RM50 or one day’s jail by the Magistrate’s Court for having nine rolls of tissue paper believed to be stolen. Yesterday, Patrick Chau pleaded guilty before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus
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Jakim to harness AI in MyeHALAL 2.0, promises faster halal certification approvals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is targeting a shorter processing period for halal certification applications through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Its director-general, Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, said the move would
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Strict quarantine clears 27,000 cattle from Thailand for Aidiladha, says quarantine department
PADANG BESAR, May 23 — More than 27,000 cattle have been imported to meet the supply for the upcoming Aidiladha celebration. These livestock have undergone strict screening and quarantine procedures by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis). Maqis
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Social media users in Malaysia must verify age with using IC or passport from June 1, says deputy minister
KUCHING, May 22 — Users of social media platforms will need to upload official government-issued documents for age verification following the implementation of two new codes under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) introduced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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