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Tens of thousands gather before sunrise as favourable weather lifts National Day spirit
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — Dataran Putrajaya came alive this morning as tens of thousands of visitors gathered for the 2026 National Day celebrations. A Bernama check found that as early as 3.30am, visitors of all ages were already braving the
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Fahmi: 15 govt hospitals among early recipients of RM1b allocation to boost digital access and electronic medical record rollout
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — A total of 15 government hospitals are among the initial group that will benefit from an allocation of RM1 billion to strengthen the digital efficiency of the public health sector, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi
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Anwar: School maintenance allocation to rise from RM1b to RM1.5b in 2027
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — The government will increase the maintenance allocation for all types of schools by 50 per cent, from RM1 billion to RM1.5 billion in 2027, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the additional allocation
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Ahead of National Day, Anwar urges Malaysians to protect the nation and stay united
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people to safeguard the country to the best of their ability and uphold unity as the pillar of Malaysia’s strength. He said independence meant being free
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Public urged to plan journey, arrive early amid National Day road closures in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — Members of the public planning to attend the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, here, tomorrow, are advised to plan their journey and arrive early, following the closure of several major roads around the government
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Amirudin says Pakatan prepared for all scenarios, including solo Melaka fight if BN deal fails
GOMBAK, Aug 30 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is always prepared for any eventuality in the Melaka state election, including contesting on its own should negotiations on cooperation with Barisan Nasional (BN) fail to reach an agreement. PH election director Datuk
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Budi95 quota restored to 300 litres, Anwar announces goodies ahead of Merdeka celebration
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 — The monthly quota for petrol and diesel subsidies will be raised again, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed today as he announced several goodies ahead of tomorrow’s Merdeka Day celebration. Anwar suggested the move was
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Melaka’s Ab Rauf to steer BN–Pakatan talks, Zahid says timing depends on dissolution
SERDANG, Aug 30 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says formal negotiations with Pakatan Harapan (PH) on possible cooperation for the Melaka state election will begin only after the state assembly is dissolved. He confirmed
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Zahid: Cloud seeding targets haze‑hit areas and dams with falling water levels
SERDANG, Aug 30 — Cloud seeding operations are being carried out in haze-affected areas, particularly those recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings above 150, as well as in areas where dams are experiencing falling water levels. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk
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DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Some 1,211 hotspots were detected across the southern Asean region based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite imagery analysed by the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) in Singapore yesterday. Department of Environment (DOE)
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