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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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Johor food outlet probed over alleged repackaging of subsidised cooking oil, two detained
JOHOR BAHRU, April 11 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) exposed alleged misappropriation of subsidised packet cooking oil at a food premises in Taman Megah Ria, Masai, here during a 3pm operation on Thursday. Johor KPDN
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Malaysia-Turkiye defence ties should shift from deals to strategy, says academic
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry. Malaysia should elevate ties with Turkiye
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Appeals Court reinstates Puncak Gali Harmoni’s suit against Emrail over RM145m Kelantan rail project, orders fresh hearing
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — The Court of Appeal yesterday allowed the appeals by Puncak Gali Harmoni Sdn Bhd (PGH) to set aside the High Court’s decision to summarily dismissed its suit and ex parte injunction to prevent Emrail Sdn Bhd
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Likas assemblyman urges urgent action as SK Balaban Jaya students study in tents and mosque corridors
BELURAN, April 11 — Likas assemblyman Tham Yun Fook has called on both the state and federal education ministries to urgently address the plight of students at SK Balaban Jaya here, where students are reportedly attending classes in temporary and unsuitable
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Malaysia, Brunei boost collaboration on treatment, enforcement in anti-drug efforts
GEORGE TOWN, April 11 — Malaysia and Brunei are to continue strengthening regional cooperation in the aspects of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement to combat drug and substance abuse. The cooperation was boosted through the Annual Bilateral Meeting between the
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‘Something lived, not written’: Malaysia and Thailand strengthen bonds through culture, says Gobind
PETALING JAYA, April 11 — Malaysia and Thailand continue to strengthen bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy with shared traditions and people connections, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the long-standing relationship between the two nations extends beyond formal
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Across borders and war zones, a Palestinian’s journey to deliver hope in Malaysia’s Gaza mission
CAIRO, April 10 — For Mahmoud Ghneim, a Palestinian, distance and exhaustion are mere footnotes in his unwavering mission to serve his homeland. As head of the project department for Cinta Gaza Malaysia (CGM) in Gaza, Mahmoud undertook a gruelling
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Azalina: Second meeting on AG-prosecutor split examines key views
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Efforts to separate the roles of Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor are being strengthened through engagement sessions with multiple parties, including non-governmental organisations and civil society. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and
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