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No subsidy cuts planned despite soaring petroleum costs linked to West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — More than 3,500 medical officers left Malaysia’s public healthcare sector over a three-year period ending in 2025, adding pressure on a state medical system already struggling with workforce shortages and staff burnout. Health Minister Datuk
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Ramanan says RM12.54m allocated to 627 Hindu temples as Madani initiatives continue
PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government has allocated RM12.54 million to 627 Hindu temples approved under the Dharma Madani programme between January and July this year, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said. The first phase of the programme, he
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Petaling Jaya MP says Bestinet served him legal notice over foreign worker system remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said today he has been served with a letter of demand (LOD) by Bestinet Sdn Bhd following a series of parliamentary questions and public statements he made regarding the
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Four DAP assemblymen move to opposition block
MELAKA, July 15 — The seats of four Melaka DAP assemblymen in the State Legislative Assembly were moved to the opposition bloc on the final day of the sitting today. They are now seated alongside Perikatan Nasional and Independent assemblymen
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Police uncover suspected smuggled liquor worth RM409,818 during raid in Klang, two men detained
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 100 boxes of suspected untaxed liquor were seized and two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the Ops Taring Alpha 2 Intra/Inter raid on Jalan Berai, Klang, Selangor, yesterday. Royal Malaysia
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Johor adopts new mission-based approach for 2040 plan to drive sustainable state development
JOHOR BAHRU, July 15 — Addressing climate change, preparing for an ageing population and embracing emerging technologies are among the key priorities in the review of the Johor Structure Plan (RSN) 2040. Johor Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia Johor) director
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RM318.5b of approved manufacturing investments realised since 2023, creating over 210,000 jobs
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 2,688 manufacturing investment projects worth RM318.5 billion approved between 2023 and March 2026 have been realised, creating 210,546 new jobs, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said today.
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University student dies in Tawau crash while heading for practical training
TAWAU, July 15 — A 24-year-old Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam student died after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle here, yesterday, cutting short his plan to undergo practical training at the Tawau District
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Islamic inheritance, Native Courts among nine Bills for Sabah assembly sitting from July 20
KOTA KINABALU, July 15 — Nine Bills will be tabled during the Sabah State Legislative Assembly sitting, which will convene for four days beginning July 20. State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Panglima Kadzim M Yahya said the Bills comprise three
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Businesswoman Sofia Rini to be charged with defamation today
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is expected to be charged with defamation at the Magistrates’ Court here today. Sinar Harian reported that Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar confirmed that she would be
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