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Sarawak eyes nanosatellite launch by 2030 as part of AI-driven future, says premier
KUCHING, May 4 — Sarawak is targeting to launch its first nanosatellite using CubeSat technology by 2030 as part of its push to build a high-tech ecosystem based on chips, satellites, geolocation data, and real-time artificial intelligence (AI) Grid, said
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Burial tonight for nine-year-old girl found drowned three days after vanishing from Bandar Mahkota Cheras play area
KAJANG, May 3 — The remains of a nine-year-old girl who was found drowned in Sungai Langat at noon today will be laid to rest at the Sungai Long Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Langat tonight. Earlier, a post-mortem on Nur
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K9 unit joins search for missing 83-year-old man in Sungai Petani after blanket found at water’s edge, 30m from house
SUNGAI PETANI, May 3 — An elderly man is feared drowned after he was believed to have fallen into a river in Kampung Padang Tengah, Tikam Batu, today. The victim has been identified as Mohamad Khalid @ Halim Salleh, aged
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Sarawak Water warns of low water pressure in Sibu after cable theft forced electricity shutdown at treatment plant
SIBU, May 3 — Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Central Region) has warned of possible low water pressure in several areas here following the theft of an earthing cable at the Salim Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant substation. In an urgent
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Brace for evening thunderstorms: MetMalaysia warns of heavy downpours across the country
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe weather alert, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across 13 states until 7.00pm today. Issued at 4.30pm, the short-term advisory cautions residents across the
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Umno to try new playbook for the under-40 crowd
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Umno will adopt ‘out-of-the-box’ approaches, including non-verbal communication methods, to win over young voters who now form the majority in the country’s political landscape. Its president, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said this reality
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Ahmad Zahid: ‘Unfair’ to accuse Tok Mat of masterminding Negeri Sembilan crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan plays a key role in easing the current administrative crisis in the Negeri Sembilan government, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said Mohamad, better
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Anwar orders Mara Act amendments to be completed within three months
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed that the draft amendments to the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Act be completed within three months. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the move includes streamlining
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Unity Government council to discuss Negeri Sembilan MB row next week
KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council is scheduled to meet next week to discuss a range of current issues, including the status of the Negeri Sembilan menteri besar post. Its secretariat chief, Datuk Dr Asyraf
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Health Ministry says 56 heat-related illnesses, two deaths reported since January
PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has recorded 56 cases related to hot weather nationwide, including two deaths from heat stroke, from Jan 1 to today. MOH in a statement today announced that the two deaths involved
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