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Tourism association rejects claims visa-free policy fuels unfair competition for SMEs
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (Mita) today backed the Government’s stance against foreigners abusing tourist visas to work illegally, stressing that the issue spans several nationalities and requires stronger penalties. Mita president Mint Leong welcomed
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EAIC: KLIA immigration officer keyed in passenger entry without passport holder present, urges disciplinary action
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — An immigration officer has been confirmed to be involved in carrying out “flying passport” activity at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 on June 2 last year, the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) said
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King: Military corruption just ‘tip of the iceberg’, vows to keep ‘hunting down’ culprits in all agencies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, opened this year’s Parliament proceedings, expressing dismay at the corruption plaguing the Malaysian Armed Forces, as he vowed to continue “hunting down” corrupt officials. “I am very disappointed
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‘If you can’t accept it, do not stay’: King says any education system proposal must recognise Bahasa Melayu, national history
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today said any education system that seeks formal recognition must accept the use of Bahasa Melayu and Malaysian history. In the royal address to open this year’s Parliamentary
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Father and two young sons killed in two‑vehicle crash in Kulim
KULIM, Jan 19 — A man and his two children were killed today in a road crash involving a Perodua Viva and a Proton S70 on Jalan Kulim-Mahang, near SMK Sungai Kob. Kulim deputy district police chief DSP Tengku Mohd
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King graces opening of Fifth Session of 15th Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, graced the opening ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament here today. Sultan Ibrahim arrived at Parliament Square at about 10 am
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Mindef: Stop sharing confidential MAF information and unverified leadership claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) takes a serious view of the irresponsible actions of certain parties who have boldly spread speculative narratives on social media concerning strategic appointment matters within the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).
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PM Anwar to unveil blueprint for Malaysia’s schools and universities Jan 20
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — The government will launch the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026-2035, a strategic blueprint that encompasses the entire national education ecosystem, from schools to higher education institutions. Jointly led by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
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Zahid says ‘storm in teacup’ over after MIC reps show up for Umno assembly
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 — The internal issue involving the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) appears to have eased, Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, as he welcomed the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) back into the
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PM urges MPs to prioritise duties, focus on key reform Bills as Parliament session begins
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded members of parliament from the Unity Government of their responsibility to engage in constructive debate during the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which
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