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RM205m lifeline for MSMEs as Putrajaya unveils new business support initiatives
JOHOR BAHRU, June 7 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (Kuskop), through SME Corp Malaysia, has launched an industry and business support programme (Sinar) to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Its minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong,
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‘I can safely say 17 seats’ — Anthony Loke confirms DAP’s Johor allocation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — DAP is set to expand its footprint in the upcoming Johor state election, fielding candidates in 17 seats, an increase from the 14 it contested in the 2022 polls. Party secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook
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After 50 years of floods, govt plans RM80.5m project to make Teluk Intan flood-free by 2028
TELUK INTAN, June 7 — Teluk Intan is expected to be declared a flood-free zone by 2028 through the implementation of the Phase Two Teluk Intan Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB), also known as the Teluk Intan Smart RTB project, which
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Govt to scale up food rescue efforts under Ihsan Food Bank programme
KOTA KINABALU, June 7 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) plans to strengthen the Ihsan Food Bank (i-FB) programme this year through the development of a comprehensive action plan aimed at enhancing its implementation nationwide.
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Anwar to address Nikkei Forum, explore new investments in three-day visit to Japan
TOKYO, June 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will undertake an official visit to Japan from June 8 to 10 at the invitation of the Japanese government, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. He will be accompanied by
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Highways clear this morning, but LLM warns of heavier traffic as holidaymakers return to Klang Valley
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — All highways heading towards the Klang Valley were experiencing smooth traffic flow this morning. A spokesman for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said conditions are expected to start getting congested from midday into the evening,
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Sultan Ibrahim grants audience to caretaker Johor menteri besar at Istana Pasir Pelangi
JOHOR BAHRU, June 7 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi at Istana Pasir Pelangi here. According to a post on the official Facebook page of Sultan
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Pakatan completes Johor seat negotiations, shifts focus to election machinery preparation
BATU PAHAT, June 7 — Seat negotiations among component parties within Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the 16th Johor State Election have been finalised, says PH secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the process was successfully concluded yesterday following
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‘Don’t treat people like slaves’ — Anwar vows end to degrading aid distribution practices
BATU PAHAT, June 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government’s commitment to ending outdated practices that undermine the dignity of the people, including forcing those in need to queue for long hours to receive
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The cost of a heartbeat: How CVSKL Foundation is helping Malaysia’s sickest heart patients
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — For many Malaysians living with a serious heart disease, the greatest challenge is not always the diagnosis itself, but finding a way to pay for the treatment needed to stay alive. At the CVSKL Foundation,
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