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Animal rights group urges action after viral video shows monkey abuse in Kelantan
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — An animal rights group has called on authorities to take immediate action after a viral video surfaced showing a monkey being abused in Kelantan. New Straits Times (NST) reported that the footage rshows the monkey chained,
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Fake officers scamming employers for release of detained foreign workers, says Selangor Immigration
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The Selangor Immigration Department has uncovered a new tactic used by syndicate members who impersonate immigration officers to deceive employers, claiming they can secure the release of foreign workers detained during enforcement operations. State Immigration
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Kedah rep Mansor Zakaria apologises for ‘Gardenia bread’ jibe at Sabahans
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — A Kedah assemblyman today apologised after coming under fire for a remark suggesting that winning over Sabahans during elections was “as simple as giving them Gardenia bread”. New Straits Times (NST) reported that Mansor Zakaria, who sits on
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EC denies claim candidates of Sabah polls must undergo IRB tax checks
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 14 — The Election Commission (EC) today denied claims circulating on social media that candidates are required to undergo income tax checks with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to qualify for nomination in the 17th Sabah State
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Malaysia–EU FTA talks set to resume after 13-year pause, Tengku Zafrul confirms
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Talks on the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) are starting soon once all members of the European Union’s negotiation team arrive in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul
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Malaysia imposes short-term ban on raw REE exports to boost midstream industry, says ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The government has decided to impose a moratorium on the export of raw rare-earth elements (REE) for a short-term phase from 2025 to 2027 to support the development of the midstream industry. The Ministry of
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MCMC, telcos team up with police to curb tower cable theft and vandalism, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and telecommunications service providers are developing an integrated action plan with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to combat cable theft and vandalism at telecommunications towers, including inspections of
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Malaysia’s security forces rated on par with top US agencies, says Saifuddin Nasution
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 — The capability of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in managing security for high-profile international events has been recognised as being on par with leading global security agencies, including those in the United States (US). Home Minister
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Sabah leaders hail federal decision on 40pc revenue share as ‘historic’ win for fiscal justice
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — Sabah’s unity government leaders have hailed the federal government’s decision not to appeal a High Court ruling on the state’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement as a “historic” move towards fiscal justice, while calling for
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No probe into news portal after Meta denies coordinated boost for Anwar’s popularity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The government does not intend to take any action against news portal Malaysiakini over a report that alleged fake accounts were set up to boost Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s popularity, Deputy Communications Minister
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