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Everything, everywhere, at once: Sabah’s Tamparuli sets record for largest simultaneous local elections with 94 villages
TAMPARULI, May 9 — Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the “Most Villages in a Simultaneous Village Committee Election”. Tuaran MP and
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Anwar to seek explanation from Amir Hamzah over Pahang allocation row, says economy must be considered
PETALING JAYA, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will ask Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan to provide a comprehensive explanation on the federal government’s allocation for Pahang, amid renewed scrutiny over the state’s revenue matters, Bernama reported. The
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Sultan Ibrahim witnesses Su-57E fighter jet demonstration by ‘Hero of Russia’ pilot in Moscow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, yesterday graced an aerial demonstration of the fifth-generation multi-role fighter jet, the Sukhoi Su-57E, piloted by renowned Russian test pilot and “Hero of Russia” recipient, Sergei Bogdan. The
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Four months, over 15,000 fake accounts: MCMC flags surge in impersonation of Malaysian royalty on social media platforms
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — A total of 15,296 fake accounts using the names of 26 members of the Royal family were identified between January and April this year, based on monitoring by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
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Malaysia, Thailand team up for rail, energy and cross-border security
CEBU, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday and expressed commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas including border development, energy security, rail connectivity, and logistics. Anwar said the
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Anwar backs Selangor Sultan’s concerns over pig farms, cites public health risks
CEBU, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the concerns raised by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah over pig farming in the state were justified due to repeated excesses that have affected public health. Speaking
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Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists have raised concern among tourism industry players, though arrivals have not been significantly affected. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents president
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Sabah manufacturers say ports in ‘paralysis’, could drive up prices and cost jobs if prolonged
KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) Sabah Branch has slammed the worsening congestion at Sabah ports, describing the prolonged disruption as a man-made logistical crisis that is crippling the state’s industrial competitiveness and pushing businesses
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Let court decide on compensation for Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim, says Hannah Yeoh
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Claims for compensation involving an Indian woman tourist who died after falling into a sinkhole at Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, will be left to the court to decide, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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No ‘tebuk atap’ in Negeri Sembilan, says Mat Sabu as Amanah backs PKR’s Aminuddin as MB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today dismissed speculation that the party’s sole assemblyman in Negeri Sembilan could be elevated to the menteri besar post. He affirmed that Amanah remains aligned with the current state
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