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TVET Commission Bill expected to reach Parliament by end of the year, says Zahid
ISKANDAR PUTERI, July 5 — The establishment of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission, together with the tabling of the related legislation in Parliament, is expected to be finalised by the end of this year. Deputy Prime
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Malaysia’s first World Rural Development Day highlights efforts to uplift rural communities, says DPM Zahid
KUANTAN, July 5 — Malaysia will celebrate the World Rural Development Day (WRDD) for the first time at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium, Jengka near Maran, tomorrow. The celebration themed “Toward Vibrant, Prosperous and Happy Rural Communities” is organised in recognition
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Stumping for Pakatan in Johor, Anwar says rivals joined forces against him because his govt is tough on corruption
BATU PAHAT, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim claimed that certain political parties were joining forces to bring him down because his administration has taken a firm stance against corruption and abuse of power. Anwar, who is
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‘I do not promise the moon and stars’: Pakatan hopeful for Bukit Naning pledges free ambulance, better internet and street lights
MUAR, July 5 — “I do not promise the moon and stars, but I promise to work with the people to resolve outstanding issues,” said Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Bukit Naning state constituency, Md Ysahrudin Kusni. Holding to
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Immigration detains man linked to viral post alleging possession of both Malaysian and Bangladeshi passports
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia has detained a Bangladeshi man in Kuantan after a viral social media post allegedly showed him holding both a Malaysian international passport and a Bangladeshi passport, even though Malaysia does
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Anwar kicks off second day of Johor campaign with Layang‑Layang breakfast meet‑and‑greet
KLUANG, July 5 — On entering the second day of the 16th Johor state election campaign series, Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spent time mingling with the local community in the ‘PMX Santai Sarapan’ programme in
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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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