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Gobind: Malaysia stays on course for AI Nation goal by 2030 despite global headwinds
ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 16 — Malaysia remains on track to achieve its target of becoming an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Nation by 2030, despite global uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the
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Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Four armed men reportedly robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan here this morning, with losses estimated at up to RM9.7 million. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the suspects entered the
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DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) conducts joint enforcement operations with the police every two days to curb the activities of street photographers, or photo touts, in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area. Mayor Datuk
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Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has carried out more than 4,500 towing and removal actions between 2022 and 2025, sparked by over 9,600 public complaints regarding abandoned and obstructive vehicles. Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun
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More time needed to gauge impact of work from home policy, says Public Service chief
SUNGAI PETANI, April 16 — The implementation of the Work From Home (BDR) policy for federal civil servants, which came into effect yesterday, has proceeded smoothly without disrupting public service delivery, said Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Tan Sri Wan
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Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia
PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysia will prioritise meeting its domestic fuel requirements before supplying any excess to Australia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government had obtained assurances from Petroliam Nasional
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Perak logs 4,848 online scams with RM125m losses, students increasingly targeted
IPOH, April 16 — A total of 4,848 online fraud cases involving losses amounting to RM124.99 million were recorded in Perak last year, with a worrying rise in cases among students, the State Assembly was told today. State Communications, Multimedia
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‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh today reportedly defended the “Bangun KL” campaign following criticism, saying it is a private sector initiative and does not involve government spending. According to a
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Breaking up is hard to do — Malaysia still seeking ‘middle ground’ in AG-Prosecutor split
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — The parliamentary select committee reviewing the proposed separation of the Attorney-General (AG) and Public Prosecutor roles is working to find a “middle ground,” with the goal of tabling a constitutional amendment by June. According to
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Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Growing alarm over road safety in Malaysia has triggered an unusually strong public mandate for legislative and educational reform, as citizens grow increasingly weary of reckless driving and fatal accidents. According to the Ipsos Mobility
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