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Malaysia’s labour force rate soars to 68.7%
KUALA LUMPUR: The labour force participation rate in Malaysia for the month of September this year increased 0.1 percentage point to 68.7% as compared to the previous months, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia. It also saw an increase of
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Eki among three dropped for Thailand and Indonesia matches
PETALING JAYA: Perak striker Muhammad Shahrel Fikri Md Fauzi was among three players dropped by national head coach, Tan Cheng Hoe ahead of two crucial home matches against Thailand and Indonesia in the 2022 World Cup / 2023 Asia Cup
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Tg Piai by-election: Early voting begins today
PONTIAN: One polling centre was opened at 8am today to facilitate early voting for 280 police personnel in the Tanjung Piai by-election. The parliamentary seat has two state constituencies namely Pekan Nanas and Kukup. The polling centre with two voting
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MEF, MTUC agree to amend Employment Act, Trade Unions Act
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) and Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today reached a consensus on certain areas of the proposed amendments to the Employment Act 1955 and Trade Unions Act 1959. Both parties, in a joint a statement
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Dr M: I’m shocked that Najib was shocked
PUTRAJAYA: In an apparent jest against his political nemesis, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he was shocked that former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak expressed shock after being ordered to enter his defence for all charges
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Maszlee: Six Tanjung Piai schools to get RM3 million
PONTIAN: Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malek today announced six schools in the Tanjung Piai parliamentary constituency will receive RM3 million to build open-air halls. He said the construction of these projects will begin in December and is expected to be completed by
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‘Offer made for Kg Baru is highest offered so far for Malay reserve land’- Khalid
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is confident that property owners in Kampung Baru will take up its offer of RM1,000 per square foot, as this is the highest amount offered for Malay reserve land anywhere, said Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul
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Tg Piai by-election: Police receive 28 reports
PONTIAN: From nomination day (Nov 2) until this morning, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received a total of 28 police reports relating to the Tanjung Piai by-election. However, Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said, to date,
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Nik Faisal recruited into 1MDB from Jho Low’s company
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was today told that Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil was recruited into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) in 2011 from UBG (Utama Banking Group), a company owned by fugitive businessman Jho Low or Low Taek Jho. Former
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Najib: Lim’s manipulation is beyond logic
PUCHONG: DAP secretary general Lim Guan Eng’s manipulation is beyond anyone’s comprehension, said former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Najib also said that Lim’s claims that if Malaysia was ruled by the opposition party, the government would not
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