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Johor Regent reminds new exco members to keep feet on the ground and focus on public’s needs
JOHOR BAHRU, July 18 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has reminded all state executive council (Exco) members to carry out their duties with dedication, integrity and sincerity, while always prioritising the people’s well-being and the state’s progress.
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Anthony Loke’s Chennah defence begins with straight fight against MCA Youth chief Siow Kong Choon
JELEBU, July 18 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke will face a straight fight to defend the Chennah state seat, which he has held since 2013, in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election that begins today. The Seremban Member of Parliament
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New Felda chairman gets mission to restore and strengthen agency
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) must continue to be strengthened as an institution tasked with uplifting the dignity of settlers and their families, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said he stressed
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Umno sec-gen says BN-Perikatan understanding puts stability first in Negeri Sembilan polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki today said an understanding between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the Negeri Sembilan state election was aimed at ensuring political stability in the state. Speaking after
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Hadi says Perikatan and BN will campaign for each other in Negeri Sembilan polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) will campaign for each other’s candidates throughout the Negeri Sembilan state election. Abdul Hadi made the remarks after nomination proceedings
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Sarawak ministry warns public over fake local purchase orders issued under its name
KUCHING, July 18 — The Sarawak Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) has issued a public warning over the circulation of fraudulent local purchase orders (LPOs) falsely bearing the ministry’s name and details. The ministry confirmed that
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BN big guns rally behind candidates as Negeri Sembilan race begins
REMBAU, July 18 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi accompanied his deputy, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, to the nomination centre for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election today. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Umnopresident, arrived
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Pakatan’s Negeri Sembilan team enters race with strong show of support
SEREMBAN, July 18 — The Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates contesting the Labu, Bukit Kepayang, Rahang, Mambau and Seremban Jaya seats in the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election received a boost today when they were accompanied by three deputy ministers to
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NUTP backs Teachers’ Protection Act, says lawsuits and online backlash leave educators afraid to discipline students
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Teachers are increasingly reluctant to discipline students for fear of being sued, reported to police or vilified on social media, Malaysia’s largest teachers’ union has warned, backing renewed calls for a Teachers’ Protection Act. The
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KWAP says it is pursuing recovery of RM163.4m eFishery investment after fraud scandal
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) has confirmed it invested RM163.4 million in scandal-hit Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery, saying it is pursuing all available avenues to recover the funds. The public pension fund issued the statement
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