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Flash floods warning for residents in low-lying areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas have been warned to be cautious and brace themselves for flash floods, as the transition phase between the southwest and northeast monsoons, continues until early November. The Ministry of Water, Land, and
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EU ambassadors briefed on Rahmatan Lil Alamin concept
PUTRAJAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa along with Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) officers met European Union (EU) ambassadors to brief on the Rahmatan Lil Alamin concept introduced by the government as
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Deepavali bazaar: Bullish for traders in Ipoh’s Little India
IPOH: Every Deepavali, Little India in Ipoh is a must-visit for the Indian community to purchase various essentials such as clothing, food, prayer items, and home decorations sold at over 200 shops and tents along Jalan Lahat here. Accordingly, traders
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Lee calls on lawmakers to speak up on mental health issues
KUALA LUMPUR: Mental Health Promotion Advisory Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye today called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to give serious attention to mental health issues in the country. He also urged the government to abolish laws criminalising
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CPO: Build border walls, install CCTV to curb crimes
PASIR MAS: The Kelantan police believe the construction of a wall and the installations of closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) at the Malaysia-Thailand border in the state can prevent and reduce cross-boundary crime activities. Kelantan Police chief, Datuk Hasanuddin Hasrat said
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BRI comic book issue: Dr M not involved, says PMO
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was never involved in the publication of the comic book titled ‘Belt and Road Initiative for Win Winism’ or knew anything about its content for that matter. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO),
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Flood: Three centres opened in three districts in Perak
IPOH: Two more temporary evacuation centres (PPS) have been opened up in Perak, bringing the total number to three since flash floods occurred here. The latest centres opened up yesterday were Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Changkat Jong and the Kampung Malau
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Dengue fever cases in Perak on the rise
IPOH: A total of 2,486 cases of dengue fever have been reported in Perak between Jan and Oct 12 this year, an increase of 13.1% from 2,198 cases for the corresponding period last year. State Health, Consumer Affairs, National Integration
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Nazir Ariff appointed as SME Bank’s chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: SME Bank, an agency under the Entrepreneur Development Ministry, has appointed Datuk Seri Nazir Ariff as its new non-executive chairman, effective yesterday. As a corporate figure, Nazir, 73, has vast experience in various industries which among others include,
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Pregnant woman escapes after ship hits house
SIBU: A pregnant housewife who was in the midst of having her bath had a shock of her life when a ship rammed into her riverine village house in Batang Igan, yesterday. She quickly rushed out of the bathroom upon
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