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Heavy rain warning for Johor, Sabah and Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a weather alert warning of heavy rains for several areas in Johor, Sarawak and Sabah. It said in a statement that such weather can be experienced from tomorrow to Thursday in the
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KPDRM sets to diversify its tourism-related business
JOHOR BAHRU: Koperasi Polis Diraja Malaysia Berhad (KPDRM), through its business wing, KOP Mantap Berhad, is planning to diversify its tourism-related business to strengthen its position in the tourism market with several initiatives ready to be implemented soon. Its chairman, Datuk
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Covid: Two primary schools in Sibu closed
SIBU: Two primary schools here were closed from today due to the spread of Covid-19 in two zones in the district. Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (JPBB) said Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Abang Ali and SK St Mary were both located under
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KLIA starts disinfecting arriving baggage with newly-installed tunnels
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has started disinfecting arriving baggage with its new automatic ultraviolet (UV) radiation system to curb Covid-19 and ensure airport safety remains at the highest level. In a statement, airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings
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Sarawak writes to federal govt on proposed purchase of vaccines
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has sent a letter to the federal government regarding the former’s intention to purchase Covid-19 vaccines for the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the letter was sent to National
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‘Allah’ Issue: Jakim awaits Conference of Rulers’ consent for next course of action
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and other Islamic religious agencies will take appropriate action on the issue on the use of the word “Allah” after getting the consent of the Conference of Rulers. Minister in the Prime
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PTPTN to launch strategic plan on rebranding, digitalisation
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN) will soon be launching a strategic plan to move the organisation forward, according to its chairman Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan. Without disclosing an exact timeframe for the launch, he said the plan
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Traders want fire-hit Pasar Datuk Keramat rebuilt fast
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territory Malay Hawkers and Petty Traders Association Datuk Keramat Branch has asked the authorities to quickly rebuild the 40 shops in Pasar Datuk Keramat which were gutted by fire yesterday. Its chairman Mohamed Tarmizi Mohamed Akil said
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Retired teacher pleads not guilty to injuring cat
GEORGE TOWN: A retired teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here, today to a charge of unreasonably injuring a cat, in November last year. Cosmos Chong Say Hun, 79, made the plea after the charge against him was read
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Youtuber’s FS Channel free service helps promote businesses of hawkers, petty traders
KUALA LUMPUR: ”Since I was a child, I was always reminded by my parents and the elders around me about the greatness of giving alms, that we will not become poorer, but will be rewarded multiple folds by God if we
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