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Melaka exco member Rais Yasin warns public against open burning amid hot, dry season to prevent fire risk
MELAKA, March 22 — The public is advised to avoid open burning during this hot and dry season, said the Melaka Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin. He said it was to
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Sultan Abdullah and Pahang royals join Aidilfitri celebration hosted by MB Wan Rosdy
TEMERLOH, March 22 — About 20,000 people attended the Aidilfitri open house hosted by Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail at Dewan Sri Lanchang here today. The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Tengku
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Sarawak studies tougher rabies control as cat infections pose growing challenge
KUCHING, March 22 — The Sarawak state government is studying the best approaches to strengthen efforts in controlling rabies, particularly infections among cats, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said discussions have been held with
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Kelantan MB backs cost-saving Raya open houses, says use personal funds over public money
PASIR MAS, March 22 — Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud expressed support for a cost-saving approach in organising open house events, including using personal funds without relying on government allocations. He said the approach of using one’s own
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Penang CM submits report for Anthony Loke on state quit rent hike, vows media silence
GEORGE TOWN, March 22 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will prepare a report to be submitted to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke regarding the implementation of new quit rent (land tax) rates, which came into effect on Jan 1 in
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Why Malaysia still feels global oil shocks despite producing its own, Anwar explains
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has not been spared from the recent surge in global oil prices following the conflict in West Asia, despite being an oil producing nation. He said the
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Sarawak firefighters extricate victim as Miri traffic light crash claims life and injures two others
SIBU, March 22 — A woman was killed while two others were injured in a road accident involving a car and a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle at the Vista Perdana traffic lights in Miri early this morning. The Sarawak Fire and
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Juvenile whale found dead at Tanjung Aru Beach in KK days after release from Sutera Harbour jetty
KOTA KINABALU, March 22 — A juvenile whale previously spotted at the Sutera Harbour Resort jetty and released back into the sea was found dead at Tanjung Aru Beach near Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, on Saturday. According to Info X,
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Leaks, theft and ageing pipes: Fadillah vows bold push to fix Malaysia’s water woes
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The issue of non-revenue water (NRW), which remains high in several states, including pipe leaks, water theft and ageing infrastructure, significantly impacts the efficiency of the country’s water supply system. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Regent of Johor throws open palace doors, Singapore ministers cross Causeway for Hari Raya celebration
JOHOR BAHRU, March 22 — Two Singapore Cabinet ministers attended a Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House hosted by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, at Istana Bukit Serene on Saturday, reaffirming strong cross-border ties and cooperation. Social and
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