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Minister urges respect for Federal Constitution, Islamic law after claims of alcohol served at government-linked dinner
SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — Malaysians have been urged to respect the Federal Constitution, adhere to Islamic principles and be mindful of Muslim sensitivities to preserve national harmony and unity, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr
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MACC uncovers tyre label fraud, barcode tampering and smuggling; illicit trade believed to cost govt RM350m in tax losses since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Label fraud and the erasure of bar codes on tyres are among the main findings of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in their investigation, code-named Op Grip. According to a source, other findings include the
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Govt ups ante for Malaysian Film Fest, Best Film winner to get RM1m boost from Creative Content Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The winner of the Best Film Category at the 34th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM) will receive support through the Creative Content Fund (DKK) amounting to RM1 million. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said this
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Malaysia to keep championing open trade and global cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Asean, and Brics, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Mohamad Sabu undergoing routine treatment at IJN, says office
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, is currently undergoing routine treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur, with his condition reported as stable. The Minister’s Office, in an official
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Father dies, family badly hurt after car hits electric post in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — A 39-year-old man died while his wife and three children were seriously injured when their car skidded and crashed into an electric post in an accident at Persiaran Tengku Ampuan, Section 22, here today. Selangor
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EC to hold special meeting to fix Sabah election dates
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — The Election Commission (EC) has acknowledged the dissolution of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly and confirmed its readiness to conduct the upcoming state election. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said preparations are already
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Hajiji announces dissolution of Sabah state assembly, paving way for 17th state election
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today officially announced the dissolution of the 16th State Legislative Assembly. “Everyone has been waiting for this announcement, including all members of the media here. “The five-year term
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Four Star assemblymen join Hajiji event as speculation grows over party’s GRS exit
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — As government representatives arrived for a gathering with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today, some familiar faces stood out among the crowd. Hajiji is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sabah State Legislative
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Penang JPJ issues nearly 3,000 summonses, seizes 26 commercial vehicles in September crackdown
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 6 — The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 2,946 summons notices for various offences and impounded 26 commercial vehicles during a special statewide operation on commercial vehicles carried out throughout September. Its director, Zulkifly Ismail, said
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