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PM’s visit boosts morale of Pakatan campaign machinery in Machap and Layang‑Layang, say candidates
KLUANG, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s presence on the ninth day of campaigning for the Johor state election has provided a significant morale boost to the Pakatan Harapan (PH) campaign machinery, particularly in the Machap and
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Fahmi inspects Bukit Naning coverage issues, calls on telco CEOs to witness rural connectivity gaps first‑hand
BATU PAHAT, July 5 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has described telecommunications companies as still being lax in addressing internet coverage issues in rural areas despite having sufficient data to identify problem locations. He said he would summon all
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Economy Ministry: JS-SEZ master plan launch aligned with Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — The launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan needs to be strategically coordinated to ensure policy alignment and a smooth implementation, while reinforcing investor confidence. The Ministry of Economy said Prime Minister
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PM Anwar declares war on support letters, says crony loans destroy agencies and entrepreneurs
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the practice of using letters of support, political connections and cronyism in approving financing for entrepreneurs must be stopped. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the
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DBKL announces long-term road closures around Jalan U Thant from Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Several roads in the Jalan U Thant area will be temporarily closed to traffic from this Monday until Jan 31 next year to facilitate pipe-jacking construction works. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), in a Facebook post,
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Johor Jaya’s Pakatan debutant bets on youth vote to shape state’s future
JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing believes young voters will play a decisive role in shaping Johor’s future at the upcoming state election. The 30-year-old first-time candidate said the younger generation’s votes
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Malaysia on track for 100pc internet coverage in populated areas by 2027
BATU PAHAT, July 4 — The government through the Ministry of Communications is targeting 100 per cent Internet access in populated areas nationwide by next year through the implementation of the National Digital Network (JENDELA). Ministry of Communications secretary-general Datuk Abdul
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BN-Pakatan cooperation remains intact despite Johor campaign heat, says Zahid
KOTA TINGGI, July 4 — Barisan Nasional (BN) enjoys a very good relationship with Pakatan Harapan (PH) at the federal level, with cooperation between the two political coalitions remaining strong despite the heat of the Johor state election campaign. BN chairman
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Anwar says Bumiputera empowerment is national priority, not just agencies’ responsibility
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — The Bumiputera empowerment agenda is no longer the sole responsibility of specific agencies but a national priority to be pursued by all ministries, government agencies and government-linked companies, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said
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State elections are not referendums: Johor, Negeri Sembilan and the limits of local ballots — Phar Kim Beng
JULY 4 — When Johor goes to the polls on July 11 and Negeri Sembilan follows onAugust 1, the outcomes will be closely watched by party strategists, journalists and investors alike. They will no doubt be framed in breathless headlines
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