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Fifth pig farm in Tasek Gelugor hit by African Swine Fever
TASEK GELUGOR, Aug 12 — Another pig farm in Kampung Selamat, here, has been confirmed positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), bringing the total to five infected farms so far. Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) Director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed
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Anwar urges Asean to define global AI future through regional principles, ethics
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on Asean to seize what he described as a “generational opportunity” to shape artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that are inclusive, ethical and anchored in the region’s
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British financial consultant pleads not guilty to molesting man in Petaling Jaya
PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — A British national working as an independent financial consultant pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to a charge of outraging the modesty of a man in a hotel room earlier this month.
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Remand extended for doctor’s wife, sons over RM105,000 cannabis and pistol seizure in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, Aug 12 — The remand order for a doctor’s wife, her son and her stepson, linked to the seizure of 35 kilogrammes of compressed cannabis and a pistol in Kampung But, Ketereh, has been extended for another six
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Anwar urges Asean unity on Myanmar crisis, pledges support for Bangladesh
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Securing peace in Myanmar and addressing the refugee crisis are among Malaysia’s priorities, particularly in supporting Bangladesh, which has been burdened with hosting large numbers of displaced persons, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Education Ministry says spent RM8.4m on Jalur Gemilang badges for over 5 million students
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million pupils and students across educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE). According to a written reply published on the
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DAP to install giant flag in Kepala Batas shop, offers 831 more, after ‘Jalur Gemilang’ row
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — DAP today said it will sponsor a giant Jalur Gemilang to be installed at a shop in Kepala Batas this evening, following controversy over the national flag being displayed upside-down at the premises.’ In a
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Unauthorised statements saw 27 civil servants penalised in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa has reportedly said that 27 civil servants faced disciplinary action for making unauthorised public statements last year. According to Malaysiakini, she said the Public Service
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Police recover RM2m in stolen casino chips from Genting, hunt on for suspect abroad
KUANTAN, Aug 12 — Police have recovered 200 casino chips worth RM2 million, part of 300 chips stolen from Genting Highlands in Bentong on Aug 2. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said following a media report on Friday (Aug
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New judge to take over Dr Mahathir’s defamation suit against Anwar
SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 — A new judge will preside over former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s defamation suit against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, following a reassignment of the case. According to Free Malaysia Today, lawyer Alliff Benjamin
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