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Dzulkefly: 402 vape cases involving synthetic drugs give strong basis for national vape ban
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Data on vape seizures by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) up to April this year recorded 402 cases involving vape devices and liquids found to have been mixed with various types of dangerous synthetic drugs.
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Dzulkefly: MOH fast‑tracking study on e‑MC system to curb medical certificate forgery and identity theft
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying the implementation of a digital medical certificate (e-MC) as part of efforts to curb abuse, forgery and identity theft involving medical practitioners by syndicates dealing in fake sick
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Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives
SEREMBAN, June 21 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. The prime minister said Malaysia’s
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Police detain woman who allegedly staged own kidnapping for RM18,000 ransom in Johor Bahru
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Police have detained a woman believed to have staged her own kidnapping in an attempt to obtain an RM18,000 ransom payment. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the woman, in her
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Anwar: Malaysia entering new high-tech economic phase, but development must benefit all
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Malaysia is entering a new phase of economy based on high technology, semiconductors, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. However, he stressed that the Madani Government will continue to
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MOH says advanced specialist training selection is transparent, merit-based
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — The Health Ministry (MOH) stressed today that the selection process for its Advanced Specialist Training Programme (Offer C) is conducted in a structured, transparent and merit-based manner. The ministry said the selection process involves screening against
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker confirms receiving letter on Hamzah Zainudin as Opposition Leader
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has reportedly confirmed receiving a notification letter affirming Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as Opposition Leader. Berita Harian reported Johari as saying that the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting
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Agriculture minister: National food security act to be tabled next year
KLANG, June 20 — The National Food Security Act is expected to be tabled in Parliament next year, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said. He said the proposed Act, which aims to ensure the stability of
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DAP names four candidates for Johor state election
JOHOR BAHRU, June 20 — DAP has named four candidates for the Johor state election on July 11. The candidates are Nor Zulaila Abd Ghani, 38, private secretary to the Deputy Finance Minister, who will contest the Tiram state seat,
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Anwar to present HAWANA prizes, special awards to journalists at PICCA Convention Centre
BUTTERWORTH, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena to officiate the highlight of the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebration. Anwar arrived at 2.40 pm and was received
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