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Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights as airspace closes for National Day flypast rehearsals
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations. The national airline said the
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Finas moves to combat ‘cartels’ and ensure fair competition in local film market
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is moving to convene industry players to address alleged distribution monopolies and ensure fair competition within the local cinematic market. Chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib acknowledged
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Malaysia, Indonesia to synchronise haze suppression ops as monsoon and El Niño converge
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to ramp up preventive measures to tackle cross-border haze, to safeguard air quality, especially in the lead-up to the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
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Economy minister: Tabung Haji’s RM96b investments make governance crucial to market confidence
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 24 — The government has cast the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) findings on Tabung Haji’s management between 2014 and 2020 as part of a wider push to tighten governance, strengthen accountability and restore public confidence in national
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KTMB rolls out special timetable, adds trains for northern routes during school holidays and Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will provide eight additional KTM Komuter Utara train services for the Butterworth and Padang Besar route from Thursday until Monday (Aug 27-31) in conjunction with the school holidays and National
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Melaka election countdown? Perikatan hints at polls within two months
AYER KEROH, Aug 24 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has teased a tight timeline for the Melaka state election, suggesting the polls could be held in less than two months and putting the coalition’s election machinery on high alert. PN chairman
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Mr Opposition — The legacy of Tan Chee Khoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — A steady crowd of 150 or so were present at yesterday’s public forum marking 30 years since the death of former opposition leader Dr Tan Chee Khoon. Jointly organised by Aliran and his youngest daughter
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Care should not fall on families alone, says Nancy as welfare spending hits RM728m
KUCHING, Aug 23 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has spent about RM728.5 million to support the welfare of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PwD) and chronic patients nationwide as of June this year. Women, Family and Community Development Minister
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MCMC, Selangor to expand filtered internet service to public premises and private institutions, says exco
PETALING JAYA, Aug 23 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with the Selangor state government, plans to expand its filtered internet service to public premises and private higher learning institutions (IPTS). Selangor Islamic Affairs and Innovation
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Predawn robbery at Miri mini market leaves worker with injuries, police nab three Malaysian suspects
MIRI, Aug 23 — A quiet early morning at a Tudan mini-market turned violent when three men allegedly broke into the premises, attacked an employee and fled with cash and other items. The woman was working at the shop at
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