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NAP 2020 comes up with three thrusts, three strategies
KUALA LUMPUR: The newly launched National Automotive Policy 2020 (NAP 2020) has come up with three directional thrusts and three strategies that introduce new technological elements to assist the development of the local automotive industry. According to NAP 2020 booklet
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Audio recordings: Najib, Rosmah gave statements at Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Najib Razak and his wife Datin Rosmah Mansor today had their statements recorded at Bukit Aman in relation to audio recordings released by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Jan 8. Najib and Rosmah
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‘Kereta sapu’ overload in Padang Besar affecting taxi drivers’ income
PADANG BESAR: “It is very difficult to earn even RM20 a day. Thais just hop over easily and offer fares that are much lower and steal our customers,” said a 46-year-old taxi driver who wanted to be known only as
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Food premises closed as rat droppings and carcasses found in the kitchen
GEORGE TOWN: Rat droppings and carcasses were found in the kitchen of several restaurants, during the operation conducted by the Penang Island City Council’s (MBPP) Licensing Division yesterday. Environmental health officer, M Bawani said six premises inspected, three of them
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Hockey: Goalkeeper S Kumar retires
KUALA LUMPUR: Well-known national hockey goalkeeper, S Kumar today announces his retirement from international hockey after serving the country for 20 years. Kumar, 40, started with the national squad since 1999, collecting 321 caps, and helping the Malaysian team to
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Govt to tighten laws on drunk drivers as DUI cases soar
MELAKA: A total of 919 individuals were arrested for drunk-driving last year, an increase of 57 people from 862 in 2018. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar said the government would continue with efforts to amend existing laws on drunk
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COVID-19: Veterinary Dept monitoring local livestock, import of animal products
PUTRAJAYA: The Veterinary Services Department is monitoring local livestock and the import of animal products to ensure they are free of COVID-19, said its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam. He said samples of imported animal products such as
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Dr Afif gets show-cause letter from PKR
GEORGE TOWN: Former PKR Youth deputy chief Dr Afif Bahardin has been issued a show-cause letter by the party’s disciplinary board for allegedly causing trouble at the party’s Youth Congress last year. The Permatang Pauh PKR division deputy chief said
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TH posts RM1.3 bln profit in first nine months of 2019 amid restructuring process
KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has demonstrated the seeds of recovery by registering a profit of RM1.3 billion for the first nine months of 2019, as a result of its restructuring exercise. Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJ) said for
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Charity Commission can improve the governance of social finance sector
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time to form a Charity Commission to improve the efficiency, transparency and good governance of the social finance sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. She said the establishment of such
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