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MOHE: UPUOnline application deadline extended to April 13
SINTOK, April 11 — The closing date for UPUOnline applications for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders has been extended to April 13, at noon. Higher Education director-general Datuk Prof Azlinda Azman said candidates who have yet to apply can do
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Teachers’ Day theme ‘Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara’ highlights role of educators in shaping future generation, says deputy minister
SEREMBAN, April 11 — This year’s Teachers’ Day theme, Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara (Teacher Champions, the Nation’s Pulse), reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the profession as a cornerstone of national development while nurturing a competitive and competent future generation. Deputy
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UPNM rolls out RM1m upgrade, outreach projects in Melaka’s Kampung Alai under Madani village programme
MELAKA, April 11 — Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) has spent RM1 million to implement a total of eight projects and social activities in Kampung Alai here under the Madani Adopted Village Programme. Its vice-chancellor, Lt Gen Datuk Arman Rumaizi
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Weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds expected across Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in five states until 6pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is expected to affect Kedah
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Govt mulls targeted aid to support paddy farmers facing higher costs, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The government is reviewing several proposals to help paddy farmers affected by rising agricultural costs following the global surge in fuel prices, said Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. In a
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Malaysia condemns Israel’s approval of 34 new settlements in Palestinian territory
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — Malaysia strongly condemns the decision by Israel to approve the construction of 34 new illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry also known as Wisma Putra said Malaysia stresses
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Cabinet approves police presence at petrol stations to curb fuel leakage, says Armizan
KOTA KINABALU, April 11 — The Cabinet has agreed to deploy police personnel at petrol stations to strengthen monitoring and enforcement amid rising risks of fuel supply leakage following the global energy crisis triggered by the conflicts in West Asia.
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Latest house officer intake fills only 10pc of vacancies, prompting retention push, says Public Service chief
KAMPAR, April 11 — The government is stepping up various strategic measures to ensure that house officers trained in the country continue to serve in the public healthcare system, following the latest intake which filled only about 10 per cent
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One of 17 megadiverse nations, Malaysia ramps up efforts to safeguard wildlife, says minister
KUCHING, April 11 — Malaysia is one of just 17 of the world’s most biodiverse nations, classed as megadiverse, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said. He said it’s no small feat, given that the
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Malaysia’s ancient past in focus as ‘Perak Man’ returns home to Lenggong and ‘Perak Woman’ eyed next
LENGGONG, April 11 — The Perak Man skeleton, which was previously kept by the National Heritage Department in Kuala Lumpur, has been re-exhibited to the public at the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery here since July. Deputy Home Affairs Minister Datuk
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