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Zahid, Fadillah urge Muslims to deepen faith and practise moderation this Ramadan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Muslims in the country have been urged to make the most of Ramadan as a ‘madrasah tarbiyyah’ to nurture the soul and strengthen piety, while practising moderation by avoiding food wastage. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk
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Five family members killed in Kuantan murder laid to rest in Cerating
KUANTAN, Feb 18 — The bodies of five family members involved in a tragic murder at the Cerating Damai housing estate here were claimed by relatives this evening after post-mortem examinations were completed. Kuantan police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah
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Health minister: 85pc of TB cases in Malaysia involve locals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — A total of 85 per cent of tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the country involve Malaysians, and only 15 per cent involve foreigners, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the perception
Read MoreCabinet ministers extend Ramadan greetings, call for unity and self-discipline
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Cabinet ministers today extended their Ramadan greetings to all Muslims in Malaysia, urging them to use the holy month as a school for self-improvement, to strengthen brotherhood and to avoid wastage. Home Minister Datuk Seri
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MetMalaysia flags heavy rain and strong winds for KL and five states until 6pm today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and five states until 6pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong
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As Muslims begin fasting tomorrow, Anwar urges focus on Ramadan’s deeper meaning, not just its pillars
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to embrace Ramadan by going beyond merely fulfilling the conditions and pillars of fasting, and instead striving to understand its deeper wisdom and the objectives
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DBKL removes ‘street dakwah’ tent on Jalan Bukit Bintang for obstructing walkway; says action in line with law
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said enforcement action against a tent and materials belonging to the Multiracial Reverted Muslims (MRM) on Jalan Bukit Bintang yesterday was carried out in full accordance with the law. In
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ETS ticket discount jumps from 20pc to 30pc, KTM Berhad says grab tickets now
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — KTM Berhad has announced a 30 per cent discount on all Electric Train Service (ETS) tickets for every route, effective from today, the company said in a Facebook post. The move comes after the rail
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JPJ scraps daily queue limits to ensure everyone gets served during office hours
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that the issuance of queue numbers at all its offices nationwide will now be unlimited throughout operating hours, effective from January 13. The move aims to address complaints
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No compromise: King stresses zero tolerance for corruption in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 18 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has warned that efforts to combat corruption must be carried out without compromise across all departments and agencies under the Johor state government. His Majesty, who is also
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