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An agenda for all: Malaysia taps homegrown strengths, human capital under new defence roadmap
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia will continue to strengthen its defence diplomacy, modernise its military fleet and develop homegrown defence capabilities under the National Defence Strategic Plan (PSPN) over the next five years. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled
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Nga Kor Ming defends DAP’s fresh faces strategy for Johor election, cites merit and vetting
JOHOR BAHRU, June 25 — Candidates for the Johor state election were chosen based on merit and experience rather than at random, DAP deputy national chairman Nga Kor Ming said today. He said each candidate had been thoroughly vetted to
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Dzulkefly announces immediate RM805,700 allocation for Senawang health and dental clinics
SEREMBAN, June 25 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has approved an immediate allocation of RM805,700 to enhance operations at the Senawang Health Clinic here. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said RM588,400 of the total allocation would be channelled to
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Malaysia developing national water reclamation policy to power data centre growth, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — The government is undertaking a comprehensive study to establish policy and infrastructure foundations for a national water reclamation policy to support the development of data centres, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He
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Onn Hafiz hits back at Puad Zarkashi, says royal consent is constitutional process not royal instruction
JOHOR BAHRU, June 25 — Johor Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has strongly denied allegations by former Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi that he had said the palace had ‘ordered’ the dissolution of
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Umno sec-gen alleges Puad Zarkashi quit because his son was not picked for Johor election
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has responded to the resignation of Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi, claiming the decision was motivated by a disagreement over candidate selection for the Rengit state seat. Asyraf’s remarks follow
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Malaysia acquires French CAESAR artillery systems, eyes homegrown weapons for ANKA-S fleet, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Malaysia has formally procured CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPH) from France, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed today. “I can confirm that we have agreed on that procurement. That will be another asset
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MyKad-linked diesel subsidy reforms could save Putrajaya up to RM2b annually, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Putrajaya’s pivot towards using the MyKad for subsidised diesel and uniformed pricing could save the government up to RM2 billion a year, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan told Parliament this morning. The
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Govt to assess Budi Diesel quota requests using actual consumption data, says minister
KUCHING, June 24 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is taking an open approach to considering any proposals to ensure that the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) programme runs smoothly. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said any decision regarding
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Anthony Loke urges Malaysia to take lead in drones, air taxis and emerging aviation sector
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia must position itself as an active participant in the rapidly emerging low altitude economy (LAE) sector, which could potentially be the new growth engine, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. The sector encompasses drones,
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