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National Service can only take off in 2025, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) may only begin in two years’ time and not next year as there was no allocation for it in Budget 2024, says Defence Minis­ter Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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What’s at stake: A glimpse into Malaysia’s rare biodiversity

AS THE sun begins to dip below the horizon of Malaysia’s Royal Belum State Park, the team makes the final adjustments to the last of the digital camera traps. Everyone is in good spirits and the leeches have taken a day off as the ground is dry underfoot. The light may be fading, but the anticipation is high.

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Three-day carnival to showcase govt direction

PETALING JAYA: The government is expected to provide a better picture of where the nation is at its “One Year with the Madani Government” celebration event.

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Disaster preparedness enhanced with DGIM platform

PUTRAJAYA: The Defence Geo­spatial Information Management (DGIM) platform will be deployed to ensure the smooth management of floods during the northeast monsoon, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

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Hard ‘no’ to PAS’ polygamy proposal

PETALING JAYA: PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man’s suggestion that Muslim men should turn to polygamy to resolve the issue of unmarried Muslim women has come under fire from various parties including single Muslim women.

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Over 75,000 fans celebrate Coldplay

KUALA LUMPUR: Despite protests from certain quarters, Cold­play’s first concert in Malaysia went on without a hitch.

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If you can’t contain them, fog them, say experts

NIBONG TEBAL: The most effective way to eradicate fly infestations if the source cannot be contained is fogging, say experts.

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Invasion of the flies in Penang

NIBONG TEBAL: An infestation of millions of houseflies has been tormenting folks in Simpang Ampat on mainland Penang.

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Political stability boosting foreign investments, says Anwar

SHAH ALAM: The political stability achieved under the unity government in the past year has attracted investments from global industrial giants to Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Court: It’s protected by Constitution

PUTRAJAYA: The use of Chinese or Tamil in national-type schools as a medium of instruction is protected by Article 152 of the Federal Constitution, and the government can “preserve and sustain” the use and study of these languages, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

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Aman Palestin fund frozen

KUALA LUMPUR: Over RM15mil in 41 bank accounts under Aman Palestin Berhad has been frozen in an ongoing graft probe by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

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Chinese and Tamil schools will continue operating

PUTRAJAYA: Vernacular schools are protected under the Federal Constitution, hence the judgment of the Court of Appeal should not be disputed, say stakeholders.

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Music teacher accused of molesting 10-year-old girl

IPOH: A 39-year-old music teacher attached to a primary school here has claimed trial to two counts of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.

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Govt must address issues faced by youth, says Bersatu women's youth wing chief

SHAH ALAM: There is a need to ensure the political, economic and social issues faced by young people are addressed by the government, which is far from their sight, says Nurul Fazilah Kamaluddin.

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Number of flood victims in Kelantan and Terengganu down tonight

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Kelantan and Terengganu recorded a drop on Thursday night (Nov 23), with the total receding to 1,639 people in temporary flood relief centres (PPS).

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Education will be govt's primary focus in 2024, says PM

PETALING JAYA: A focus on improving the quality of education nationwide will be the government’s primary focus for the next year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Hoax bomb threats: 44 reports received nationwide, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Police received 44 hoax bomb threat reports involving government, private, and international schools nationwide between Tuesday (Nov 21), and 8am on Thursday (Nov 23), said Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

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Policeman gets 19 stitches due to injury during Op Tapis Khas

KUANTAN: A police officer attached to the Jerantut District Police Headquarters (IPD) received 19 stitches after sustaining injuries from a fall while attempting to apprehend a suspect during Op Tapis Khas on Monday (Nov 20).

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Langkawi was never neglected, says Tourism Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Langkawi was never neglected by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry, says Deputy Minister Khairul Firdaus Akhbar Khan.

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Youth age limit to be lowered to 30 by Jan 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The 30-year age limit for youth in the country will come into effect on Jan 1, 2026. The current youth age limit is 40.