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Adat Perpatih in the spotlight: The unique royal tradition looming over Negeri Sembilan’s next election
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — “Apo kono eh jang?” This iconic phrase has taken on a new weight as Malaysians turn their eyes toward Negeri Sembilan. While the state prepares for an election to choose 36 assemblymen, in the backdrop is
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Anwar: Govt mindful many Malaysians, MSMEs still struggling despite Q2 GDP growth beating forecasts
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government remained mindful that many Malaysians and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) were still struggling, despite stronger-than-expected economic growth in the second quarter
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Bersatu clashes with PAS, Parti Wawasan in eight Negeri Sembilan seats
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Bersatu will reportedly field 24 candidates under its own logo in the Negeri Sembilan election, putting it in clashes for eight seats with two other parties from its Perikatan Nasional (PN). Bernama reported that Bersatu president Tan Sri
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Police warn against spreading false or provocative social media posts during Negeri Sembilan polls
SEREMBAN, July 17 — Police have reminded the public to use social media responsibly throughout the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, including by refraining from spreading defamatory, seditious, insulting, provocative or false content. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad
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PM Anwar: Biggest barrier to reform is resistance to change
NILAI, July 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the biggest challenge in implementing national reforms stems not from a lack of technology or expertise, but from the reluctance of certain quarters to embrace change, including among members
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School reputations cannot come before bullied children, says Anwar
NILAI, July 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded schools not to conceal bullying incidents to protect their reputation, stressing that swift action is essential to safeguard victims and address the problem effectively. “Some may regard bullying
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MOHE data show 96.6pc of public university undergraduates are Malaysians, foreigners mostly postgraduates
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The admission of international students to public universities does not affect local students’ chances of securing places, including those applying with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), matriculation or diploma qualifications. According
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KL’s Jalan Raja to close from July 21 to 27 ahead of Citrawarna 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Jalan Raja will close for nearly six days from next week as Kuala Lumpur prepares for Citrawarna 2026, with additional traffic restrictions planned during the festival’s cultural parade, Tourism Malaysia said today. Jalan Raja in
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Student chasing Telegram ‘love’ loses RM56,375 after making 45 payments for promised relationship
KUALA TERENGGANU, July 17 — A public higher education institution student lost RM56,375 after falling victim to a love scam two months ago. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 22-year-old victim got acquainted with a
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MetMalaysia forecasts fine morning weather for Negeri Sembilan nomination, rain in Seremban, Port Dickson
SEREMBAN, July 17 — Most parts of Negeri Sembilan are expected to enjoy fine weather on the morning of tomorrow’s nomination day for the state’s 16th election. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said fair weather
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