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Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Malaysia’s median 5G download speed has nearly halved from its peak in late 2023, a new report from Ookla has found, a sign that the country’s rapid and successful adoption of the technology is now
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Johor DOSH shuts down Pontian power plant site after fatal crane collapse
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 15 — The Johor Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) has issued two prohibition notices and ordered the closure of the site of yesterday’s crane collapse at a power plant in Pontian, pending the completion of investigations.
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Alleged two-husbands case in Terengganu: Ministry to prioritise children’s welfare, says minister
KUCHING, Dec 15 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will prioritise the welfare and well-being of the children involved in a case of a woman in Terengganu who allegedly has two husbands. KPWKM minister Datuk Seri
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Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 15 — The Johor government has declared tomorrow a special public holiday for the state in conjunction with Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) triumph in the 2025 FA Cup after defeating Sabah FC 5-0 in the final last
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nwar condemns Sydney attack that killed at least 12 people, offers condolences and solidarity with Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the violent attack in Sydney and wished those injured a swift and full recovery. “I extend my
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With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Malaysians have recently been introduced to several federal government initiatives aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and supporting the country through a period of structural economic transition. These key programmes, now familiar to many by their acronyms
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Kuala Terengganu High Court orders retrial in Clare Rewcastle-Brown defamation case
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Kuala Terengganu High Court today ruled that the defamation trial of Clare Rewcastle-Brown over alleged defamation of the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah, was invalid. Kosmo! reported that High Court judge Datuk Seri Mohd
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MetMalaysia issues warnings for Pahang, Perak, Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak until Dec 18
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous heavy rain expected to affect several states until Thursday (December 18). In a statement today, MetMalaysia director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said severe continuous
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Zahid cautions BN component parties against exit, says there will be ‘no way back’
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has warned that any of its component parties considering leaving the coalition should be prepared to accept the consequences of that decision, with its chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi saying there
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UEC recognition a constitutional right, not threat to Bahasa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — The youth wing of the DAP has thrown its full support behind the push to recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), arguing that it is not only a Pakatan Harapan manifesto pledge but is also
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