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Immigration D-G: No overlap in QR autogate systems, MyNIISe nearing completion
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 26 — The Immigration Department has stressed that there is no system overlap following the rollout of several mobile applications for immigration clearance via the QR code autogate facility. Its director-general, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, said the facility is
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‘Some still tarnish our image’: Anwar urges Customs to lift integrity and performance
CYBERJAYA, Jan 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) personnel and other enforcement agencies not to be easily satisfied with their achievements, but to continue improving their performance, efficiency and integrity as
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After DBKL rejects sports complex plan on former sewage site in Happy Garden, residents push for park
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has turned down a proposal to build a sports complex on a former sewage treatment plant (STP) site in Happy Garden, off Old Klang Road here. The 0.483-hectare site
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Ex-Army chief files police reports over leaked bank records and ‘Patek Philippe watch’ claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — Former Army chief Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan today lodged two police reports over the leakage of his banking documents and defamatory statements circulated by an activist on social media. His lawyer, Aizul Rohan
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From dashboards to AI: National Audit Department to go fully digital to boost transparency and speed
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 26 — The National Audit Department (NAD) is undertaking the largest digital transformation in its history through the full digitalisation of its services, marking a major shift in public sector auditing towards a data-driven, transparent and responsive system.
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Choosing new chairman on Perikatan agenda in Thursday meeting, after Muhyiddin steps down
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is set to hold an extraordinary meeting of its supreme council this Thursday and pick a new chairman following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The agenda was among several listed
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Anwar hails ringgit’s climb as Malaysian currency’s rally continues
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed gratitude today when asked about the ringgit’s performance, which reached RM3.968 against the US dollar this morning. “Alhamdulillah (praise be to God),” Anwar said in response to questions about the
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Chicken and eggs? No shortage worries ahead of festive season, says food security minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The supply of chicken and eggs in the local market is expected to remain sufficient, with no anticipated disruptions, particularly ahead of the Ramadan period next month, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri
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MACC seizes houses, shoplots, hotels belonging to navy officer in Ops Layar crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 21 bank accounts, including 14 belonging to several individuals, with funds estimated at RM700,000, believed to be linked to the recommendation and appointment of a crony company involving
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To declare or not: Asset disclosures reignite debate amid corruption scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 — Calls for integrity and accountability in public office have intensified following His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim’s warning that no one is exempt from scrutiny, reigniting debate among lawmakers over whether asset declarations should be made mandatory
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