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Malaysians held in Syria seeking to return home
IPOH: The police are making efforts to bring home 40 Malaysians in Syria who are seeking to return home after being detained for suspected involvement in terrorism activities there. Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division (E8) chief Deputy Comm
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SOJC 2019: Malaysia lose 2-4 to India
JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysia began its campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup (SOJC) under-21 international hockey tournament on the wrong footing when they lost 2-4 to India at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium here tonight. The squad under Nur Saiful Zaini
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Cybersecurity: Digital security important for a digital nation
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s efforts to steer the country towards a digital economy as stated in Budget 2020 must stress on digital security besides developing the infrastructure, applications, company systems and incentives towards creating a digital community. Executive director-general of
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Budget 2020: Ample opportunities for Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Budget 2020 with its many incentives and allocations for Sabah is proof of the government’s commitment to developing the state for the well-being of the people. Head of the Planning and Development Economics Programme in Universiti Malaysia Sabah
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Storm: 13 people evacuated
SEREMBAN: A total of 13 people from four families were evacuated and placed at a temporary evacuation centre after their homes in the Public Works Department quarters were damaged following a storm yesterday afternoon. Deputy director of the Negeri Sembilan
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Budget 2020: Move to restore confidence in govt depts welcomed
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s focus on strengthening institutions, governance and integrity is critical in restoring trust and confidence in the marketplace, Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM)’s president and chief executive officer, Michele Kythe Lin said. “This effort is key
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Budget 2020: Massive allocation for education will spur talent
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft Malaysia sees the massive RM64 billion allocation for education under Budget 2020 is aimed as at developing future-ready local talent, while empowering education, skill and talent development to provide a solid foundation for the country’s economy. It
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Budget 2020: Digital transformation is good but are we secured?
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2020 showed that Malaysia is anticipating a full year of technological revolution ahead with RM21.6 billion invested into 5G development, which would open a lot of opportunity as well as the need to step-up security in the
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Budget 2020: Developers should focus on affordable housing, says PAM
KUALA LUMPUR: Developers should never forget their duty in building affordable housing for the B40 and M40 segments despite the government’s move to reduce the price threshold for foreign buyers from RM 1 million to RM 600,000 to buy houses
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Budget 2020: Wealth creation opportunity for all, says Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Budget 2020 offers a wide range of programmes and incentives to help ensure businesses and Malaysians from all walks of life have opportunities for wealth creation and well-being under Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, said Bursa Malaysia chief executive
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