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Anwar urges stronger, more transparent govt communication
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the need to further strengthen the government’s communication machinery. Speaking during a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media here, Anwar said he had reminded Communications Minister
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Malaysian Media Council to guide govt on press freedom reforms
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) could play an important role in advising the government on efforts to strengthen media freedom, including by identifying specific laws or provisions that may
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Border agency chief explains why corrupt officers are hard to fire
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Addressing public frustration over why corrupt border officers are often seen back on duty after being arrested, the head of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has delivered a blunt reality check: firing
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Thailand, Cambodia agree to attend Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in KL next week, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to attend an Asean foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur on December 22, a Malaysia- and Asean-initiated effort aimed at easing tensions and preventing further escalation along
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Continuous rain, floods force TNB to cut power in some areas of Kuantan district
KUANTAN, Dec 17 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has shut down the electricity supply in several areas of this district following continuous rain and flooding. In a Facebook post, TNB announced that the substations affected due to the power shutdown
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Continuous rain sees multiple Kelantan rivers breach alert levels
KOTA BHARU, Dec 17 — Several major rivers in Kelantan recorded water levels above the alert and warning thresholds as of 11.30am today following continuous rain in several interior areas. According to the Public InfoBanjir website, in Kuala Krai, Sungai
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Perak man with disability found dead after falling into Sungai Tiang canal
IPOH, Dec 17 — An elderly disabled man was found dead after he was believed to have fallen from his wheelchair into a canal along Jalan Kampung Sungai Tiang Baru near Selekoh, Hutan Melintang this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue
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Sarawak forms new multi-agency committee to tackle bullying
KUCHING, Dec 17 — The Sarawak Social Development Council (MPS) will establish the Sarawak Bullying Management Committee (SBMC) to strengthen prevention, intervention, and monitoring efforts through a systematic and integrated, multi-agency approach. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk
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Five-year-old killed while crossing road in Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH, Dec 17 — A five-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) while allegedly crossing Jalan Paya Mengkuang here yesterday. Alor Gajah police chief Supt Ahmad Abu Bakar said the incident occurred at 5.09pm
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In Sarawak, giant 15-foot croc captured in joint Saratok operation
SARATOK, Dec 17 — A multi-agency operation to control the crocodile population along Batang Krian has captured a 15-foot (4.572-metre) male crocodile in Kampung Kupang. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the operation is being jointly carried out by
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