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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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Whistleblower Protection Act amendments to be tabled next year to stop criminals exploiting law, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 will be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat next year to clearly distinguish genuine whistleblowers from criminals seeking to hide behind the law, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Manager duped out of RM2.54m in elaborate phone scam in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 16 — A private company manager lost more than RM2.54 million after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate that falsely accused him of involvement in criminal activities in an incident here recently. Penang police chief Datuk
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Thunderstorm alert until noon for Selangor, KL, N. Sembilan and Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting four states until 12 noon today. In a statement at 9am, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is expected
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Air Selangor named one of world’s top 3 ‘outstanding’ water utilities for climate action
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Air Selangor has been named one of the top three “Outstanding Utilities” in the world by the International Water Association (IWA), which recognises exceptional climate leadership among water utilities. The recognition, announced at the IWA
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Perak’s e-Penghulu system to go nationwide as ministry expands rural development scope
IPOH, Dec 16 — The Perak-developed e-Penghulu digital system will be expanded nationwide to improve the tracking of development funds, Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced today. Speaking after a coordination meeting here, the deputy
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Pahang police bust syndicate behind scam apps in Temerloh
KUANTAN, Dec 16 — Pahang Police have successfully dismantled a syndicate specialising in creating apps for fraudulent activities, at a house in Puncak Lestari, Mentakab, Temerloh. Police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said five suspects were arrested around 6.50pm on
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Anwar to go live at 3.30pm today with special announcement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a special announcement regarding the Madani Government Cabinet at 3.30pm this afternoon. Through a post uploaded on his official Facebook, the special announcement will be broadcast live
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Govt moving towards full vape and e-cigarette ban, says health minister
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 16 — The government will continue to implement a full ban on e-cigarettes and vape products, with the Cabinet Memorandum (MJM) expected to be tabled early next year, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He
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