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Security tightened ahead of Johor early voting tomorrow at police and military polling centres
JOHOR BAHRU, July 6 —The Johor contingent of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has mobilised 3,565 personnel to ensure that the early voting process for the 16th Johor state election tomorrow proceeds smoothly, safely and in an orderly manner. Johor
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Nearly 40pc of EPF contributors now meet basic retirement savings target, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Nearly 40 per cent of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors aged between 18 and 60 had achieved the retirement savings target policymakers estimate is sufficient to support a “basic” retirement lifestyle as of May this
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Immigration detains 200 in Taman Maluri night market raid, warns employers and syndicates next in line
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Malaysian Immigration authorities detained 200 foreign nationals during a raid at Kuala Lumpur’s Taman Maluri night market yesterday after complaints from residents prompted two weeks of surveillance, Sinar Harian reported. The operation, dubbed ‘Op Kutip’, was carried
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Social media video sparks outrage as Tawau police probe student bullying, arrest 10 teens
TAWAU, July 6 — Police have arrested 10 teenage boys to assist investigations into the alleged assault of four schoolmates in Merotai Besar on Friday. Acting Tawau Police Chief Supt Wilynton Enchana Watt said the suspects, aged between 14 and
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Johor polls enter second week with Pakatan stressing daily issues, BN leveraging party network
JOHOR BAHRU, July 6 — Campaigning for the 16th Johor State Election, now in its second week, has seen the two main political coalitions intensify their groundwork to reach out to the voters, with each banking on its own unique
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Examinations Board says Year 4 Learning Matrix data meant for intervention, not competition
PUTRAJAYA, July 6 — The Year 4 Learning Matrix 2026, scheduled to be held from October 6 to 8, will be used to identify pupils’ learning needs and facilitate early intervention, and not to compare achievements between pupils or schools,
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Tengku Zafrul testifies in Muhyiddin’s RM225m Jana Wibawa corruption trial
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz testified today in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur during the corruption and money laundering trial of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Tengku Zafrul, 53, the prosecution’s
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Mohamad Hasan hints BN could shake up ‘traditional seats’ for Negeri Sembilan polls
SEREMBAN, July 5 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is likely to make changes by no longer retaining “traditional seats” in the division of constituencies contested by the coalition in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad
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Fahmi: Johor among priorities as MCMC moves to improve internet coverage with shared networks
BATU PAHAT, July 5 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), plans to expand the implementation of the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) nationwide to improve connectivity in areas with limited internet coverage. Communications Minister Datuk
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Anwar: DAP never disputes Malay rights and supports a government for all races
MUAR, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that DAP has never disputed the rights of the Malays, thus refuting the narrative of certain quarters who are trying to portray the party as a racist organisation. Anwar,
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