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Hajiji: Sabah will use RM1.5b federal special grant for infrastructure and welfare
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 10 — All revenue received by Sabah from the Federal Government will be channelled back to the people through various forms of incentives, assistance and development, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the increase
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Police: Four masked suspects break into Sungai Buloh home, make off with RM35,000 worth of valuables
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The police are actively conducting an investigation into a burglary case suspected to have been carried out by four masked suspects at a woman’s residence in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, resulting in an estimated loss of
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Sabah to acquire 30pc stake in two new oil and gas fields, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 10 — The Sabah government will acquire a 30 per cent stake in two new oil and gas fields on the state’s east coast, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the state government
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MBPP blames root rot and trunk cavity for Angsana collapse in George Town
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 — Root rot and a cavity in the base of a 90-year-old Angsana tree, compounded by chronic soil compaction and limited rooting space, contributed to its collapse along Jalan Macalister here today. MBPP Mayor Datuk A.
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Police lodge report after fake statement linked to deputy IGP spreads on Facebook
PETALING JAYA, Aug 9 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied a viral social media post falsely linked to the deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP), stressing that the content was fabricated and misleading. The force said the post, shared via
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Military veterans need more second-career opportunities, says Dr Wan Azizah
SERI KEMBANGAN, Aug 9 — The private sector needs to expand second-career opportunities for military veterans as part of efforts to strengthen their welfare and empowerment, says ‘Kempen Tabung Pahlawan’ (Warriors Fund Campaign) patron Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan
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Melaka seat swaps on the table for Perikatan, Samsuri tells BN
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is open to talks with Barisan Nasional (BN), including possible seat swaps, ahead of the Melaka state election, PN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said today. Utusan Malaysia reported Ahmad Samsuri as
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Samsuri says Bersatu remains in Perikatan despite Hadi’s claim
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Bersatu remains a member of Perikatan Nasional (PN) despite claims that its membership had automatically lapsed over plans for a new political coalition, PN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said today. Utusan Malaysia reported Ahmad
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Iran puts a price on reopening Hormuz Strait
DUBAI, Aug 9 — Iran has set a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating efforts to restore passage through the waterway vital to the global economy. Tehran has imposed an effective
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Jetstar plane forced to brake hard to avoid Qatar jet at Sydney airport, one crew member injured
SYDNEY, Aug 9 — Safety regulators launched an investigation on Sunday into a “near collision” between two passenger aircraft at Australia’s busiest airport that injured a crew member. The incident, which involved a Jetstar pilot being forced to apply sudden
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