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Umno‑PAS pact not for Sabah, Salleh Keruak says politics driven by autonomy rights
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — Any political understanding between Umno and PAS that may work in Peninsular Malaysia may not necessarily be suitable for Sabah, where political realities are markedly different, said Umno Sabah treasurer Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak.
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DAP congress set for Aug 16 showdown, stalled reforms and grassroots frustration to dominate agenda
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — National DAP organising secretary Datuk Chan Foong Hin said concerns over the lack of progress on institutional reforms, partly due to insufficient parliamentary support, will be addressed at the party’s national congress on August 16.
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Sarawak haze thickens, Serian tops API at 170 as Kuching, Bintulu readings hit 155
KUCHING, Aug 9 — Miri and Sarikei recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 1pm today. According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), eight districts are now recording unhealthy API levels, including Miri
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Prasarana to run 24-hour public transport services for National Day, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad will operate public transport services around the clock from the night of August 30 into August 31 for this year’s National Day celebrations, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil reportedly said today. Berita Harian reported Fahmi
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Malaysia Day 2026 celebration set for Kuching’s Borneo Convention Centre, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The 2026 Malaysia Day celebration will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. He said the decision was reached during the first preparatory meeting for
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Fadhlina hails Nadi Mahir school uniform instalment plan easing parents’ burden, empowering entrepreneurs
NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 8 — The National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) Mahir initiative, enabling parents to purchase school uniforms on an instalment plan, is helping to ease their financial burden. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said in addition to making it
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Chow stresses Penang Pakatan unity, BN exco retained as coalition eyes next GE
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) has decided to retain the Barisan Nasional (BN) state executive councillor in the state administration until the next general election (GE), said its chairman Chow Kon Yeow. He said the decision
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Seat swaps possible in Melaka, Zahid says negotiations must remain fair and principled
KUDAT, Aug 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) remains open to negotiations on seat allocations for the Melaka State Election, including seat swaps, provided they are conducted honestly and in good faith, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The
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Perak Education Department vows fair handling of Chemor teacher bullying complaint, welfare prioritised
IPOH, Aug 8 — The school administration and the teacher who recently alleged that she was bullied and subjected to psychological pressure need to work together to resolve the matter in the interest of the pupils. Perak Education, Higher Education,
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Anwar pledges thorough probe into every Tabung Haji RCI finding following King’s decree
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The government has pledged to investigate every recommendation thoroughly and the findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), following a decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
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