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EC to hold special meeting to fix Sabah election dates
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — The Election Commission (EC) has acknowledged the dissolution of the 16th Sabah State Legislative Assembly and confirmed its readiness to conduct the upcoming state election. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said preparations are already
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Hajiji announces dissolution of Sabah state assembly, paving way for 17th state election
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today officially announced the dissolution of the 16th State Legislative Assembly. “Everyone has been waiting for this announcement, including all members of the media here. “The five-year term
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Four Star assemblymen join Hajiji event as speculation grows over party’s GRS exit
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — As government representatives arrived for a gathering with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today, some familiar faces stood out among the crowd. Hajiji is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sabah State Legislative
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Penang JPJ issues nearly 3,000 summonses, seizes 26 commercial vehicles in September crackdown
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 6 — The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 2,946 summons notices for various offences and impounded 26 commercial vehicles during a special statewide operation on commercial vehicles carried out throughout September. Its director, Zulkifly Ismail, said
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Madani govt to host special gathering for returning GSF volunteers, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Madani government will hold a special gathering to celebrate the return of all 23 Malaysian heroes and heroines who took part in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Four foreigners, local woman nabbed over forged immigration stamps in Gombak, Shah Alam
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Police arrested four foreign men and one local woman last Wednesday for suspected involvement in an Immigration stamp forgery syndicate. Gombak District Police Chief ACP Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said the arrests were made at
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Khazanah pledges support for govt in strategic sectors, including rare earths
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd stands ready to support the government’s initiatives to explore opportunities in emerging and strategic sectors, as part of its efforts to enhance Malaysia’s economic resilience, said its managing director, Datuk Amirul Feisal
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Kedah flood evacuees drop from 169 to 164; Perak remains at 26
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The flood situation in Kedah showed improvement this morning, with a decrease in the number of evacuees housed at temporary relief centres, while in Perak, 26 people have yet to be allowed to return home.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif receives official welcome at Perdana Putra, bilateral talks with Anwar underway
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex here today. Shehbaz, who arrived at 10am, was received by
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DBKL yet to decide on proposed 60-storey development in Bukit Damansara
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has yet to make a final decision on the proposed 60-storey development project in Bukit Damansara. In a statement last night, DBKL said any decision will only be made after
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