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Malaysia's Sultan Muhammad V steps down as king
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — Sultan Muhammad V has stepped down as the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. In a statement, the Comptroller of the Royal Household Wan Ahmad Dahlan Ab Aziz said: “The Palace would...
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Rafizi urges Malaysian media to uphold justice with newfound freedom
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli today urged mainstream media in Malaysia to always uphold freedom and justice so that the public would be able to obtain accurate information...
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It’s all a misunderstanding, says Muar district office on commission allegation
JOHOR BARU, Jan 3 — The Muar district office has clarified today that the alleged 30 per cent commission sought from an allocation to Chinese vernacular schools in the district was due to a...
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Johor DAP chief absolves reps’ assistants of commission controversy
JOHOR BARU, Jan 3 — Johor DAP chairman Liew Chin Tong today asserted that no assistant of any elected representative in the state had allegedly demanded 30 per cent in commission for funds...
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UEC is about recognising education, nothing to do with race, says DAP rep
KUCHING, Jan 3 — DAP's Bandar Kuching federal lawmaker Dr Kelvin Yii today said that the Examination Certificate (UEC) from Chinese independent schools is a recognition to not only Chinese students...
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Smokers’ rights group backs government study on Japan's smoking zone
AMPANG, Jan 3 ― A newly formed group for smokers’ rights has lauded the government’s plan to emulate Japan’s designated public smoking areas after a nationwide smoking ban started on Tuesday....
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China confident of accord with Malaysia on ECRL, says ambassador
BATU GAJAH, Jan 3 ― Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian is optimistic that China and Malaysia can come up with a win-win situation on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which was shelved...
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Rapid Ferry extends special fare to all students
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 3 — Rapid Ferry Sdn Bhd, the operator of Penang ferry has extended its student concession card privilege to all students including foreign students. The company, a subsidiary of...
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Fuel tax profit? Finance minister says Pakatan govt paid RM4.1m subsidy last Nov
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Lim Guan Eng today refuted claims that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government profited from a furtive tax on fuel prices at the pumps. Instead, the finance minister said the...
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Syed Saddiq doesn't care about Kelantan, PPBM grassroots leader claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 ― Armada chief Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman has been accused of not caring for the issues plaguing the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia youth wings' grassroots in Kelantan, a...
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Pay no heed to PKR suspension claim, says Zuraida
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 ― PKR vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin has dismissed the claim that the Registrar of Societies (RoS) will suspend the party for alleged fraud during the party polls last November....
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TMJ: I will speak up, even if it makes me public enemy No. 1
JOHOR BARU, Jan 3 ― Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibrahim has vowed to keep speaking out for the people this year against the federal government’s weaknesses and mistakes, even if it makes him...
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So BN forced Putrajaya to sell land... to help EPF depositors? Najib asks Kok
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 ― Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak questioned today minister Teresa Kok’s allegation that his administration had forced government agency Malaysian Rubber Board...
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Penang to develop 18,000ha green network by 2030
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 3 ― The Penang Green Connectors Project, which will see the development of various parks and amenities on a massive 18,000ha of the island, is beginning to take shape as part of...
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Smoking ban enforcement won’t be seasonal, health minister warns
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 3 ― The Ministry of Health has assured the public today that it will remain vigilant and not act in a lackadaisical attitude in enforcing the smoking ban on eateries. Using the Malay...
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Deputy Kelantan MB rubbishes rumours of Sultan Muhammad V's abdication
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 ― The Kelantan state government has denied speculation that Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan will abdicate the Yang di-Pertuan Agong throne in the near future. In its report,...
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With China’s help, Malaysia can build trains too, says Loke
BATU GAJAH, Jan 3 ― Malaysia hopes to develop its train manufacturing industry with the help of China’s largest manufacturer, China Railway Rolling Stock Corp (CRRC), said Transport Minister...
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Local Government Ministry to study Japan’s model of smoking zones
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 ― Putrajaya will look at how Japan regulates smoking through designated smoking areas in public, minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said today. The housing and local government...
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Perak to enformce uniform parking fees across state from mid-January
IPOH, Jan 3 — Parking fees in Perak will be standardised throughout the state from the middle of this month. State Housing, Local Government, Public Transport, Non-Islamic Affairs and New Villages...
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No skimming off commission from lawmaker’s allocation, Deputy Speaker warns
IPOH, Jan 3 — Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Nga Kor Ming warned today that any allocation for MPs and assemblymen are part of the public’s blood and sweat and therefore must go to their intended...
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Penang to build RM40m eco-deck by the sea
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 3 — The Penang state government is planning to expand its bicycle lane by building a RM40 million eco deck that extends over the beach along Tanjung Bungah. Local government,...
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Sarawak bent on imposing sales tax for petroleum, petroleum products
KUCHING, Jan 3 — Sarawak will stick to its decision to impose a 5 per cent sales tax on petroleum and petroleum products for the export market beginning this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Abang...
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Wanted: Smoker who slapped waiter in Shah Alam restaurant
PETALING JAYA, Jan 3 — A man caught flouting the smoking ban inside a restaurant in Shah Alam, Selangor is now wanted by the police — not for puffing away in a smoke-free zone but for assaulting...
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Former MIC man cautions Indian Sabahans against joining new race-based party
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 3 ― Ethnic Indians in Sabah do not need to be members of a race-based party in order to be represented, former state MIC secretary Ron Ganasegaran said today ahead of the launch...
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Sabah PAS says sorry for Christmas protest in Tawau after public backlash
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 3 ― Sabah PAS apologised for filing a police complaint against a Christmas carnival in Tawau after its allegation of Christian proselytisation was heavily criticised for being...
