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Immigration detains 217 foreigners in raids at two Klang Valley malls
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — A total of 217 foreign nationals were detained by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) during enforcement operations conducted today at two shopping malls frequented by foreigners in the capital and Ampang. Immigration Deputy Director-General (Operations)
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Home Ministry: SARA assistance for singles remains relevant, supports major segment of population
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance for the single category, which began to be disbursed today, is relevant and provides direct benefits to a large and significant segment of the population, according to the Ministry of
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Police confirm journalist’s arrest over remarks made at public forum in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Police confirmed the arrest of a journalist over remarks made during a public forum. Federal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said in a statement that the journalist is being investigated under Section
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Targeted subsidies a more realistic approach to ease living costs, says Treasury sec‑gen
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the Madani Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with
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Home Ministry heeds PM’s directive to shelve MAF, PDRM procurement decisions, says minister
KULIM, Jan 17 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s instruction to temporarily shelve procurement decisions by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) linked to corruption issues. Minister Datuk
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Home minister warns employers foreign workers must have valid documents after factory raid, bogus papers found
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said it was imperative that employers ensure their foreign workers had valid papers. He said this when asked at an event in Kulim today on the recent operation on
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Home minister: Police arrested journalist as part of due process, not to suppress free speech
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail denied that the recent arrest of a journalist was an act of suppression. Speaking at an event in Kulim today, Saifuddin said, “In principle, we always respect freedom
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PM Anwar: Improvements to SARA ensure more orderly, targeted aid disbursement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said improvements to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance, which began today, were formulated with full commitment to ensure that the people can meet their basic needs in a
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Fahmi: MCMC–X meeting set for Jan 21 to address online safety concerns and Grok misuse
CYBERJAYA, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will hold a meeting next Wednesday (January 21) to discuss online safety issues, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said this includes the
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Fire Dept warns public against open burning as hot, dry spell fuels fire risks
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 — The public is advised against open burning during the current hot and dry spell, particularly in fire-prone areas such as peatlands, landfills, gardens, and plantations. Penang Fire and Rescue Department director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah warned
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