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Don’t panic: Prolonged coughs could signal TB, get screened, public urged
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 18 — The public is advised not to panic, but instead undergo immediate screening if they have symptoms or a history of close contact to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which can be fatal if not
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Malaysia’s Ramadan moon-sighting now a global benchmark, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — The practice of sighting the new moon or hilal to determine the start of the Ramadan fasting month, as carried out by Malaysia, has now become a reference at the international level. Minister in the Prime Minister’s
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Malaysia’s major highways flowing smoothly this morning, says LLM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 — Traffic on all toll highways across Peninsular Malaysia was reported to be smooth and under control as of 7.05am today. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said this included the North–South Expressway in the northern, central,
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Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fasting on Thursday
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Muslims in Malaysia will begin fasting on Thursday, Feb 19, announced Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad. Syed Danial said the start date of the fast for states throughout Malaysia
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Woman escapes unhurt after tree falls onto car on Ipoh-Lumut Highway
IPOH, Feb 17 — A woman faced a terrifying ordeal this afternoon when a tree fell on her car along the Ipoh-Lumut Highway near the quarry area, heading towards Batu Gajah. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations,
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Police announce transfer, promotion of nine senior officers, including Johor deputy police chief post
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today announced the transfer and promotion of nine senior officers, effective March 16. PDRM secretary DCP Abdul Rahman Kassim said the list is led by Bukit Aman Special Branch I
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Anwar voices concern over Manjoi floods, says aid channelled to affected families
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern over the floods that have struck Manjoi in the Kinta district of Perak. He said he has been receiving continuous updates on the situation since yesterday
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Shah Alam council launches emergency tree audit after Section 7 incident
SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has implemented several measures to safeguard road users and the public following a fallen tree incident along Persiaran Tun Arshad Ayub, Section 7, here yesterday. MBSA Corporate and Public
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Proposal to install dashcams in all police vehicles to be submitted to IGP, says traffic dept chief
BAGAN SERAI, Feb 17 — A proposal to install dashboard cameras (dashcams) in every police vehicle will soon be submitted to the Inspector-General of Police. Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali said the initiative
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Anwar urges Muslims to use Ramadan to better themselves
KUALA KANGSAR, Feb 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised Muslims in the country to make full use of Ramadan by striving to improve their personal conduct and character. “Allah reminds us that this (Ramadan) is an
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