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Penang tables RM1.08b budget for 2026 with lowest deficit yet
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 14 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today tabled a RM1.088 billion budget with a projected deficit of RM19.92 million. He said the 2026 budget has a higher projected revenue of RM1.068 billion, an increase of
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Govt reviewing options as Kampung Jalan Papan villagers appeal demolition order
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said the government is still reviewing several matters related to the disputed demolition of homes in Kampung Jalan Papan, Selangor, following appeals from residents who fear they will be displaced
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Telcos’ RM10 scam protection fee sparks scrutiny, minister asks MCMC to probe
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said he will ask the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to identify the telecommunications companies reportedly charging consumers a RM10 monthly fee for scam protection and to seek clarification
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Over 3,300 nomination forms sold ahead of tomorrow’s deadline
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 14 — As of yesterday, the Election Commission (EC) has recorded the sale of 3,334 nomination forms for the 17th Sabah State Election. The EC said in a statement that 2,414 sets of forms were sold through
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Fadlun Mak Ujud appointed as new KL mayor
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud has been officially appointed Kuala Lumpur mayor, effective 15 November 2025. In a statement this morning, Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the appointment received the consent of
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Petronas appoints Maimunah Mohd Sharif as property adviser from Nov 17
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Petronas has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif as its Property Adviser, effective November 17, 2025. In a statement yesterday, Petronas said Maimunah will guide in shaping the next phase of growth in its
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Maimunah exits DBKL early, appointed Petronas property adviser for new KL landmark project
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif will end her tenure as Kuala Lumpur Mayor on November 14 and begin her duty as Petronas Property Advisor on November 17. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri
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Animal rights group urges action after viral video shows monkey abuse in Kelantan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — An animal rights group has called on authorities to take immediate action after a viral video surfaced showing a monkey being abused in Kelantan. New Straits Times (NST) reported that the footage rshows the monkey chained,
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Fake officers scamming employers for release of detained foreign workers, says Selangor Immigration
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The Selangor Immigration Department has uncovered a new tactic used by syndicate members who impersonate immigration officers to deceive employers, claiming they can secure the release of foreign workers detained during enforcement operations. State Immigration
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Kedah rep Mansor Zakaria apologises for ‘Gardenia bread’ jibe at Sabahans
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — A Kedah assemblyman today apologised after coming under fire for a remark suggesting that winning over Sabahans during elections was “as simple as giving them Gardenia bread”. New Straits Times (NST) reported that Mansor Zakaria, who sits on
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