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MOH launches oral health drive, targets older adults to keep 20 teeth by 2030, says Dzulkefly
KUALA SELANGOR, April 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is targeting more than 50 per cent of senior citizens to retain at least 20 natural teeth by 2030, in line with the National Oral Health Strategic Plan 2022-2030. Health
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Global supply crisis presents opportunities, Malaysia remains safe investment destination, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Senior Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the global supply crisis should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a safe investment destination. He said
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Ex-judge can improve confidence in MACC says PM’s political adviser
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The appointment of former High Court Judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can strengthen the people’s confidence in the institution, said senior political adviser to the Prime Minister
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Sabah Rail to go cashless by June
KOTA KINABALU, April 26 — Sabah State Railway (JKNS) is developing a cashless payment system for daily commuters, expected to be completed by June this year. Its director Mohammad Safri Abdul Habi said the initiative is part of the department’s
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Usno split over GRS exit decision, deputy says move not unanimous
KOTA KINABALU, April 26 — United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) Deputy President Datuk Ibrahim Linggam today said the decision to leave Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) was not a unanimous one. He described the decision by party president Tan Sri Pandikar
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Azam Baki plans active retirement without politics after leaving MACC
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — Outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he intends to remain physically active after stepping down next month, while brushing aside talk of a political future. Azam, whose contract ends
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Ex-judge Abdul Halim as new MACC boss will rebuild public trust, says govt backbenchers chief
JOHOR BAHRU, April 26 — The appointment of former High Court judge, Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner is a strategic move to strengthen institutional reform and enhance public confidence in the
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RM230m scandal: MACC extends remand on NGO deputy chief, company director till April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor has obtained an order to extend the remand of a deputy president of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and a company director to assist in investigations into the misappropriation of
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DAP sec-gen says party fully respects royals amid backlash over Selangor pig farm proposal remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 — DAP has once again reaffirmed that it remains steadfast in its principle of holding the royal institution in the highest regard and has never compromised on that matter. DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke Siew Fook said
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PM Anwar’s digital divide warning: ‘Technology must benefit everyone
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 25 —The nation’s digital transformation agenda must benefit the wider population and not be confined to a select group, particularly urban and high-income communities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the government is determined to
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