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Cabinet reshuffle can ‘reignite’ Madani economy, strengthen SMEs, says Samenta
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 — The Cabinet reshuffle presents an important opportunity to “reignite the Madani Economy and strengthen policy execution, particularly in areas that directly affect businesses, investors, and workers,” according to the Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia
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Record 638kg of cannabis flowers worth RM62.5m seized in Seri Kembangan raid
NILAI, Dec 16 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized 638 kilogrammes (kg) of cannabis flowers valued at RM62.5 million following a raid in Seri Kembangan on December 2. Customs (Enforcement and Compliance) deputy director-general Siti Mang said that during
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Coal unloader, not crane, involved in fatal Tanjung Bin jetty incident
PONTIAN, Dec 16 — Malakoff Corporation Berhad (Malakoff) has clarified that the equipment involved in the incident at the Tanjung Bin Complex jetty on Saturday was a coal unloader, not a crane. In a statement today, the company explained that
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Malaysia Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of all 28 ministers and deputies
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced his new Cabinet line-up today, with several changes to key portfolios. Below is the complete list of all ministers and their deputies in the new Cabinet. Prime Minister:
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Spring Airlines to start daily Shanghai-Penang flights from Jan 30
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — Spring Airlines will commence daily flights between Shanghai and Penang beginning January 30, 2026, further strengthening air connectivity between China and Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia deputy chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said the new service will
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Penang police arrest six men in restaurant fight
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — Police arrested six men to assist in investigations into a fight involving a group of individuals in front of a restaurant along Jalan Lenggong, Jelutong here last night. North-east District police chief ACP Abdul Rozak
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PKR drops Shamsul Iskandar as Melaka chapter chief amid corruption trial, appoints Adam Adli as replacement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Datuk Seri Mohd Iskandar Mohd Akin was dropped as PKR’s Melaka chief as the former political secretary to the prime minister goes on trial for corruption. Shamsul, popularly known as Sam, will be temporarily replaced
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Anwar announces Cabinet reshuffle: Jo Ghani takes over at Miti, Hannah Yeoh now FT minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a reshuffled Cabinet lineup in a special announcement broadcast live at 3.30pm today, ending months of speculation over vacancies. Among the most notable changes is the appointment of
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Penang’s Muslim-friendly eateries can expand with halal certification
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — Muslim-friendly food and beverage establishments and producers in Penang have the potential of expanding into global markets if they look into obtaining halal certification, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said halal certification
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Man pleads not guilty to machete attack on surau caretaker in Taiping
TAIPING, Dec 16 — A man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to causing grievous hurt by slashing a surau caretaker with a machete last Wednesday. Kamarulzaman Kamarudin, 56, is accused of attacking Normuda Mod Noor, 68,
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