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5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned via REP since 2011
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — A total of 5,234 Malaysians working abroad have returned to work in Malaysia through the Returning Expert Programme (REP) from 2011 until August this year. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), in a written reply
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Kuching school attack suspect remains hospitalised as police record 24 statements
KUCHING, Oct 23 — The 16-year-old male student of an international school here who allegedly attacked a teacher on Wednesday morning is still receiving treatment in hospital, said Sarawak acting police commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak. “The police are continuing the investigation,
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Abang Johari expected to dissolve Sarawak assembly at 3.30pm today
KUCHING, Oct 23 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly this afternoon, paving the way for a state election. According to a media invitation issued by
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Malaysian banks offer repayment relief to Nepal landslide victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) said its member banks are offering repayment deferments and flexible payment arrangements to ease the financial burden on families affected by the landslide in Nepal, including those whose
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PKR Melaka candidate selection in final stages
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The list of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) candidates for the Melaka State Election (PRN) is currently being finalised by the party’s top leadership. PKR Wanita Chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the list has already
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Indonesian maid in Tanjong Sepat abuse case was accused of theft and damaging property
SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — An Indonesian domestic helper was allegedly abused by her employers in Tanjong Sepat, Kuala Langat, after being accused of stealing and damaging their belongings, police said. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the victim
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2pc EPF contribution rate for foreign workers relatively low
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The two per cent Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said. The ministry said the rate takes into account the need to
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BN and PAS to announce Melaka candidates tomorrow
MELAKA, Oct 23 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will announce its candidates for the Melaka State Election, with PAS and its strategic partners, tomorrow, said its chairman, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umno president, said
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ECRL Gombak station’s covered link bridge to LRT ready by March 2027, temporary walkway in place for December launch
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Passengers using the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Gombak station will have a temporary walkway to the Gombak LRT station when services begin in December, while a permanent covered pedestrian bridge linking the two is
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Three warehouses destroyed, 12 vehicles burnt in overnight Penampang industrial park blaze
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Three warehouse blocks were completely destroyed and 12 vehicles burnt in a fire at Mogoputi Industrial Park Phase 2 in Penampang, Sabah, last night. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which broke out at
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