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Zahid: Umno defers party polls to after GE16 under amended constitution to focus on election prep
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Umno’s next party election will only be held after the upcoming 16th general election, party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, ruling out polls being conducted this year. Speaking to reporters on the
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Anwar calls for education that goes beyond grades to nurture ethics, compassion and social responsibility
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Good education is not merely about producing academic excellence, but about nurturing individuals who are ethical, civil and socially responsible, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this principle formed the basis for
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PMO: SARA 2026 to benefit 8.1 million Malaysians with RM8b; STR Phase 1 begins Jan 20 with RM1.1b to aid five million
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the distribution of the 2026 monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will reach 8.1 million recipients with an allocation of RM8 billion, up from 5.4 million recipients and RM5 billion
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Federal govt has no objections to Selangor’s centralised pig farming in Bukit Tagar if environmentally sound, says Mat Sabu
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 16 — The federal government has no objections to the Selangor state government’s decision to implement centralised and modern pig farming at Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor, provided the area is deemed suitable from both an environmental and management
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Economy minister cites Malaysia’s schooling aid scheme as model for 2026 policy execution
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 16 — The government’s primary focus for 2026 will be on the effective implementation of its policies, particularly in the fields of education and the economy, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. He cited the
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Padang Merbok fences come down: Public access restored to key KL gathering site
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh today announced that the historic Padang Merbok has been reopened to the public, with City Hall (DBKL) removing the fences that had enclosed the park since August 2022. The park
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‘Come back’ — Zahid tells ex-members that Umno’s doors are always open
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Umno will form a special “Rumah Bangsa” unity committee to facilitate the return of former members, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today when declaring that the party’s doors “will always remain wide open.” The
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Genting Highlands and eco-tourism lead Pahang’s 15 million visitor ambition
BENTONG, Jan 16 — Pahang is aiming to attract 15 million domestic and international tourists this year, banking on its reputation as Malaysia’s top eco-tourism destination, state executive councillor Leong Yu Man said today. Speaking at an international tourist welcoming
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Not just on the road: Perak JPJ body cams also used at service counters, driving tests
IPOH, Jan 16 — Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are now being used not only by Perak Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers on the road but also by staff at service counters and driving test centres, state deputy director Mohd Azmi
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Post-mortem confirms ‘multiple stab wounds’ as cause of death for Sri Aman couple
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Post-mortem examinations have confirmed that the married couple found dead in Taman Mutiara, Sri Aman, died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and chest, Sarawak police announced today. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal
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