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Fishing boat with five Vietnamese fishermen detained in Pulau Mantanani
KOTA KINABALU: A foreign fishing boat with five Vietnamese nationals onboard was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) about 17.1 nautical miles off Pulau Mantanani, Kota Belud, at 9 am yesterday. Sabah and Labuan Federal Territory MMEA director First
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Import of meat into country not under DVS’ jurisdiction
PUTRAJAYA: The import or entry of meat into the country, whether through smuggling or leakage at the country’s checkpoints, is outside the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). A statement issued by DVS today stated that it is only
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Tengku Zafrul: RM420.8 mln micro-credit financing chanelled under PENJANA as of April 2
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM420.8 million has been channelled through the Micro Credit Financing under the Short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) to benefit 12,651 micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as of April 2. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul
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Prasarana provides “Sahur” for frontliners
SERDANG: In appreciation of the sacrifices and service of the frontliners in the fight against the COVID-19 epidemic, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) took the initiative to provide “Sahur” (pre-dawn meal during Ramadan) for members of the police force and hospital staff.
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Penangites urged to follow SOP, so Ramadan bazaars can continue
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is urging the public to strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure the Ramadan bazaars can go on throughout the holy month. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow wants the public to remain vigilant at
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Malaysia Airports: Second phase of FODDS at KLIA to be completed by November
KUALA LUMPUR: KL International Airport (KLIA) continues to enhance runway safety as it enters the second phase of the field trial for the high-precision Foreign Object Debris Detection System (FODDS). In a statement today, Malaysia Airports said the first phase was
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Betong’s next progress to ‘take off’ with new airport
KUCHING: It may sound ridiculous some 30 years ago for anyone to suggest building an airport in the middle of nowhere, like in the Betong Division, but with the potential the place has, it is now a necessity to bring its
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Strict compliance with SOP at Ramadan buffets
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s decision to allow food and beverage (F&B) outlets to offer Ramadan buffets and operate up to 6am during the fasting month is a relief to eateries and hotels that hope to recover some of the losses
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Single mother stabbed to death in front of sons
IPOH: A single mother is believed to have been stabbed to death in front of her sons in her own house at Taman Perpaduan here, last night. Perak Criminal Investigations Department chief SAC Anuar Othman said the police received a call
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Minor derailment incident near UKM station, train services delayed
KUALA LUMPUR: A commuter train carrying 70 passengers was involved in a minor derailment incident near the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Station yesterday afternoon. Keratapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) in a statement said the incident at KM421.168 along the tracks
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