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Anwar: Indian community empowerment must focus on education, skills and jobs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Efforts to empower the Indian community must prioritise quality education, comprehensive welfare, skills development and better employment opportunities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. In a Facebook post yesterday, Anwar said he emphasised these
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Pakatan pushes back against ‘sole voice’ claim for Malay-Muslims
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has rejected claims that only one political bloc represents the Malay-Muslim community, describing such a narrative as inconsistent with Malaysia’s multicultural reality. PH communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said attempts to portray
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Fahmi says action was taken over Negeri Sembilan land encroachment
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Claims that the Negeri Sembilan government failed to act against the encroachment of state land in several villages, including Kampung Pasir near here, are unfounded. Pakatan Harapan (PH) Communications Director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said that,
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BN to unveil Negeri Sembilan election manifesto tomorrow
REMBAU, July 23 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will launch its manifesto for the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election tomorrow night, its deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. Mohamad, who is also State BN chairman, said the manifesto had been
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Malaysia nearing renewable energy target as solar push gathers pace, says DPM Fadillah
PASIR MAS, July 23 — Malaysia’s renewable energy installed capacity stood at nearly 32 per cent as of June, putting the country firmly on course to achieve its 35 per cent target by 2030, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Yen tumbles to 1986 lows as BoJ faces tough choice on interest rates
TOKYO, July 23 — The Japanese yen appears to be on an inexorable decline and authorities will struggle to reverse that, analysts warn, as the currency wallows at a four-decade low against the dollar. A report that the Bank of
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Tabung Haji stronger now after reforms, RCI report to be released soon, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government previously deferred from publishing the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s (RCI) findings on The Pilgrims’ Fund Board (Tabung Haji-TH) to avoid creating panic among depositors. However,
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Beyond campaign promises, Negeri Sembilan voters seek leaders who can get things done
SEREMBAN, July 23 — Entering the sixth day of the campaign period for the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, a clear sentiment is emerging among the local electorate: they want leaders who are not just approachable, but who can actually get
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Unsubsidised petrol prices rise 20 sen, diesel up 35 sen from today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Retail prices of unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 will increase by 20 sen per litre each, while unsubsidised diesel will rise by 35 sen per litre for the period from July 23 to 29 following higher
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Kemas to widen Tabika teacher recruitment criteria beyond early childhood diploma holders
PUTRAJAYA, July 23 — The Community Development Department (KEMAS) is discussing with the Public Service Department (JPA) and Public Service Commission (SPA) plans to widen the eligibility criteria for Tabika (nursery school) teacher applicants. KEMAS director-general Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Man
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