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Pakatan names full Johor election candidate list: Maszlee Malik for Puteri Wangsa, former state assembly speaker for Larkin
TANGKAK, June 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) announced its full list of 56 candidates for the Johor election last night, ending speculation over which candidates it would field. Leading the list is former education minister and PKR candidate Maszlee Malik, who
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It’s flexible: Diesel subsidy recipients can use quota for diesel or RON95 petrol, says finance minister II
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The government has set a base eligibility limit of up to 200 litres per month for eligible individuals under the BUDI Madani Diesel (BUDI Diesel) programme, with the quota to be used flexibly for the purchase
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Admissions based on merit, not money, says public varsity chiefs
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 — The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Rectors of Public Universities (JKNCR) yesterday stressed that public higher learning institutions have never engaged in the practice of selling admission slots or providing entry through the “backdoor” to any party.
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‘Know our limits’: Keep royal institution out of Johor election contest, says PM Anwar
TANGKAK, June 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the upcoming Johor election must strictly remain a contest between political parties, without involving the royal institution or the Malay rulers. The Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman said that in
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Johor Regent grants an audience with PM Anwar, meeting reaffirms close ties between Putrajaya and state
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku here earlier today. The prime minister said the meeting provided a good opportunity for
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Operators complain of high fees, Selangor studies ‘edu‑entertainment’ category for children’s playgrounds
SHAH ALAM, June 22 — The Selangor state government is studying a proposal to reclassify indoor children’s playgrounds as ‘edu-entertainment’ to allow for a reduction in the entertainment duty imposed on such premises. State Tourism and Local Government Committee chairman
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Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The long-awaited Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line linking Shah Alam and surrounding areas is set to begin operations next Monday June 29, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today. Speaking at the opening of the
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Selangor rolls out RM30m voucher scheme, 50,000 families to get RM100 monthly aid
SHAH ALAM, June 22 — A total of 50,000 families in Selangor are eligible to apply for assistance through the ‘Kita Selangor Voucher’ initiative starting from noon tomorrow. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance, amounting to RM100
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PM Anwar stresses migrant welfare as Tarique seeks more jobs, both demand fairer recruitment process
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed that the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers must not be tolerated, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressing the need for a more transparent and fair recruitment system. Speaking
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Malaysia and Bangladesh vow to push Asean for lasting Rohingya solution, engage Myanmar authorities directly
PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh will strengthen cooperation through Asean mechanisms to find a lasting solution to the longstanding Rohingya refugee issue, including engagement with Myanmar’s authorities, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said both countries
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