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UUCA repeal can give Malaysian universities room to compete globally, says local varsitities
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The country’s new higher education legal framework must provide a conducive environment for Malaysian universities to grow, remain competitive and achieve excellence on par with leading institutions worldwide. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Rector Professor
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Ministry defends transfer of Sabah hospital director amid ongoing sexual harassment probe
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Health Ministry’s decision to remove a Sabah hospital director from his post and transfer him to the state health department is pending further investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly
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O&G sevice provider Alam Maritim Resources says CEO Azmi Ahmad under MACC remand
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Alam Maritim Resources Bhd today announced that its group managing director and group chief executive officer Datuk Azmi Ahmad is under remand to facilitate an ongoing investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The service
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Sarawak air quality improves as Serian and Samarahan drop from unhealthy to moderate
KUCHING, Aug 17 — Sarawak recorded moderate air quality at all monitoring stations except Bario, where the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading remained at good level as of 8am on Monday, according to the Natural Resources and Environment Board’s Daily
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Religious leaders launch Tabung Haji RCI outreach, clarify misuse risks and safeguard 9.7 million depositors’ savings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Efforts to explain the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be extended nationwide to help the public gain a comprehensive understanding of how the institution’s deposits were
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PM Anwar moves to amend Tabung Haji Act, vows stronger governance to safeguard Muslim trust
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The government will amend the Tabung Haji Act 1995 (Act 535) to ensure that the trust of Muslims continues to be safeguarded, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, also the Finance Minister, said
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Loke apologises to DAP delegates for losing Chennah in Negeri Sembilan polls
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 16 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today apologised to party delegates for failing to retain Chennah, a seat he had held for three consecutive terms since 2013, in the recent Negeri Sembilan state election. Loke said contesting the
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Asyraf Wajdi suspends MARA staff after eight students allege sexual harassment misconduct
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has immediately suspended a member of its staff following allegations of sexual harassment involving at least eight students at a MARA educational institution. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said
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Fadhlina tells PKR members not to wait for Parliament dissolution to prepare for polls
MELAKA, Aug 16 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek has urged party members to remain election-ready at all times and not wait for Parliament to be dissolved before making preparations. She said the country’s political landscape was
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Aminuddin says he’ll take responsibility, ready to quit PKR Negeri Sembilan role after polls loss
MELAKA, Aug 16 — Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has expressed his readiness to step down as chairman of the Negeri Sembilan State Leadership Council (MPN) of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) following the recent state election.
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