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Survey: Salaries in M’sia rose by 5.1% this year, to jump by 5.3% next year
SINGAPORE: Salaries in Malaysia rose by 5.1% in 2019 and is expected to jump by 5.3% in 2020, according to the Malaysia 2019 Salary Increase & Total Compensation Measurement Survey. The survey by a global professional services firm providing a
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Dewan Rakyat: Sukhoi SU-30MKM among the topics today
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue over national defence assets pertaining to the Sukhoi Su-30MKM and MIG-29 fighter jets, is expected to be among the hot topics at the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Dewan Rakyat order paper, the question will
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Over one million traffic summonses issued this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued 1,028,387 summonses for various traffic offences nationwide, from early January to October this year. Without mentioning details on the value of summons, its director-general (Planning and Operations) Zamakhshari Hanipah said, the
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Major online scam syndicate masterminded by Chinese nationals busted
CYBERJAYA: The Immigration Department today busted the largest online scam syndicate believed to be run by Chinese nationals in the country. The announcement was made in the Immigration Department’s Facebook page today about the raid on an online scam headquarters
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Gay sex video: Police have sent clips to the US to identify the ‘actors’
KUALA LUMPUR: The police said that they have sent the gay sex video sample, allegedly linking Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, to a United States-based university for analysis and determine the identity of the ‘actors’. Federal Criminal
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Dr M: Our FDI soared, but my team failed to communicate it
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Malaysia is much bigger than before, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. “FDI is much bigger than before that we should be very happy about,” the Prime Minister said. He said ironically, the Pakatan
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DPM: Parents should be vigilant to prevent kids from being sexually exploited
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail reminded parents to play a more aggressive role in monitoring their children’s activities on social media to prevent them from falling prey to sexual exploitation. She said the
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Dr Mahathir confirms Cabinet reshuffle
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad plans to hold a Cabinet reshuffle before organizing the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) next year. The Prime Minister’s announcement was seen as a reminder to existing Cabinet members to improve their performance
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Sumatran rhino, Iman’s health is deteriorating – Liew
KOTA KINABALU: Deputy chief minister Datuk Christina Liew said she fears the country would be losing the last Sumatran rhinoceros known as Iman following her worsening health condition. Christina, who is also Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, said Iman’s
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Lee: Private hospital charges will ‘not be too high’ if consultancy fee spikes
KUALA LUMPUR : Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye assured that private hospital charges will not be too high if the government decides to increase consultancy charges. He said the fee structure will be governed by the Private Healthcare
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