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Currency manipulation allegations among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The impact of media reports on the possibility of Malaysia being included in US Treasury’s currency manipulator list, on the country’s economy, is expected to set the ball rolling at the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Dewan
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Zuraida: Malaysia will appear deserted if houses are unoccupied
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will be seen as a deserted land if the issue of unsold surplus houses and properties now estimated to reach almost RM100 billion is not promptly addressed, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. Zuraida said
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Lim: Details on 2nd Samurai bond to be made soon
KUALA LUMPUR: Information on the second Samurai bond issuance will be announced through a formal statement, said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng. He said this was to avoid misinterpretation on the Samurai bond. “We will let you know by a
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Use of live ammunition in military training continues
KUALA LUMPUR: The use of live ammunition during military exercise and demonstration for commando or special forces unit personnel will continue to enhance their competence, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu stressed that the use of
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Refugees, BMF campaign, among focus of Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: The question of refugees and the government’s measures to ensure their presence does not threaten the national security, are among the issues that will be raised at the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Dewan Rakyat order paper,
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No evidence vape is safe to treat smoking addiction
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry today stressed that it did not find any evidence or study which shows the usage of vape and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is safe to treat smoking addiction. Deputy Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the
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Loan shark, vape and suicide focus of Dewan Rakyat today
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures taken by the government to address the rampant activities of illegal money lenders or ah long syndicates is expected to be among the focus of today’s assembly. According to the Dewan Rakyat order papers posted on the
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Azmin: Khazanah Nasional will remain MAB main shareholder
KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional Bhd will remain as an influential and important shareholder under a new structure of Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB), said Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. He said the government through Khazanah and Malaysia Aviation
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Dr M: Existing civil servants will receive pensions
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today assured that civil servants currently in service and has confirmed their status in the pension scheme will continue to receive the benefits of the scheme. He said retirement benefits enjoyed by
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Defiant Mahathir stands by Kashmir comments
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said that he will not retract his comments on the Jammu and Kashmir issue, despite boycott threats of Malaysian palm oil by India. “We speak out our mind and we don’t retract and
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