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Civil society groups urge Johor, Negeri Sembilan voters to reject political apathy, turn out for state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — A coalition of civil society groups today urged voters in Johor and Negri Sembilan to reject political apathy and cast their ballots in the upcoming state elections, warning that staying home would only undermine efforts
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Johor polls: Umno sec-gen says support from Chinese and Indian voters for BN has been encouraging
JOHOR BAHRU, July 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident that support from non-Malay voters, especially Chinese and Indian communities, has been encouraging throughout the Johor election campaign period, said Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He said this can
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Johor polls: Pakatan’s Muhd Najib vows to develop Bandar Universiti Pagoh into a new socio‑economic hub
PAGOH, July 8 — Bandar Universiti Pagoh should be further developed with more sustainable urban facilities to transform it into a new engine of socio-economic growth, particularly for residents of the Bukit Pasir state constituency. To that end, Pakatan Harapan
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Over 75,000 crypto mining machines seized in nationwide raids since 2022, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — More than 75,000 cryptocurrency mining machines have been seized in over 3,000 raids nationwide between 2022 and May this year, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar said. He said 629 people were arrested
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Putrajaya open to RCI on ‘corporate mafia’ claims after investigations, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government is open to considering a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into allegations of a so-called “corporate mafia” involving claims of collusion with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), including those linked to former MACC
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Muhyiddin says Perikatan may not form Johor govt, hopes to win enough seats for checks and balances
JOHOR BAHRU, July 8 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) may not be able to form the Johor government after the state election, but the coalition hopes to win enough seats to provide effective checks and balances. According to a Free Malaysia
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Selangor Sultan does not consent to Friday prayers at shopping malls
SHAH ALAM, July 8 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has not granted consent for surau and musolla in shopping malls across the state to hold Friday prayers for now, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) said. Mais chairman
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BN does not deserve second chance over Johor development failures, says Lim Guan Eng
BATU PAHAT, July 8 — DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng has claimed that Barisan Nasional (BN) does not deserve a second chance to govern Johor, alleging the coalition failed to ensure balanced development and economic growth that benefits ordinary Johoreans.
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Perak’s TVET elderly care programme projected to generate RM1.75m income for practitioners
IPOH, July 8 — The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Elderly Care Programme implemented by the Perak state government since 2023 is projected to generate RM1.75 million in cumulative income for its practitioners, driven by growing demand for elderly
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Police uncover suspected illegal e-waste facility in Bukit Tengah, 11 foreigners held
BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 8 — Police raided a premises in Lorong Pengkalan Indah, Bukit Tengah, yesterday and uncovered a suspected illegal electronic waste (e-waste) storage and processing facility. Acting Seberang Perai Tengah district police chief Supt Norazizi Saad said authorities seized
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