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Anwar urges Asean unity on Myanmar crisis, pledges support for Bangladesh
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Securing peace in Myanmar and addressing the refugee crisis are among Malaysia’s priorities, particularly in supporting Bangladesh, which has been burdened with hosting large numbers of displaced persons, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Education Ministry says spent RM8.4m on Jalur Gemilang badges for over 5 million students
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million pupils and students across educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE). According to a written reply published on the
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DAP to install giant flag in Kepala Batas shop, offers 831 more, after ‘Jalur Gemilang’ row
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — DAP today said it will sponsor a giant Jalur Gemilang to be installed at a shop in Kepala Batas this evening, following controversy over the national flag being displayed upside-down at the premises.’ In a
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Unauthorised statements saw 27 civil servants penalised in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa has reportedly said that 27 civil servants faced disciplinary action for making unauthorised public statements last year. According to Malaysiakini, she said the Public Service
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Police recover RM2m in stolen casino chips from Genting, hunt on for suspect abroad
KUANTAN, Aug 12 — Police have recovered 200 casino chips worth RM2 million, part of 300 chips stolen from Genting Highlands in Bentong on Aug 2. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said following a media report on Friday (Aug
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New judge to take over Dr Mahathir’s defamation suit against Anwar
SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 — A new judge will preside over former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s defamation suit against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, following a reassignment of the case. According to Free Malaysia Today, lawyer Alliff Benjamin
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Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus in Malaysia for talks with Anwar on trade, labour and defence
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex today. He arrived at 9 am and
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Investigators find multiple failures in Bentong helicopter crash
PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — The operator of a Bell 206L4 helicopter that crashed in Bentong, Pahang, on February 6 failed to follow safety procedures for hot refuelling, the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has found in its preliminary report.
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Sabah’s role in oil and gas industry expands under Petronas collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Sabah has been given broader participation in the oil and gas industry value chain, including through the active involvement of state-owned companies such as SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd (SMJE) via the Commercial Collaboration Agreement (CCA).
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Use of modern building technologies to be emphasised in 13MP projects, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The use of modern technologies such as the Industrialised Building System (IBS) and Building Information Modelling (BIM), which enhance efficiency, transparency, and the quality of construction work, will be emphasised in projects under the 13th Malaysia
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