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PKR annual national congress starts today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The 2023 PKR Annual National Congress begins on Saturday (Nov 25), focusing on Deputy President Rafizi Ramli’s address for the Women and Youth Wings’ simultaneous opening.
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Gov't views Merdeka Centre's survey from positive angle, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR: The government takes note of the Merdeka Centre’s survey on the one-year administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and views it from a positive angle, with efforts to address issues, including economic concerns, being taken, says the Communications and Digital Minister.
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Ashes of M’sian killed in Taiwan brought back home
THE ashes of a 23-year-old Malaysian, who was stabbed to death by three men outside a karaoke outlet in Keelung city in Taiwan, has been brought home, Sin Chew Daily reported.
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Nation
POSITIVE IMPACT ON LIVES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
THE Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) and Gamuda Inspiration Award (GIA) – collaborations between The Star Foundation and Yayasan Gamuda – recognise outstanding individuals or groups for their exceptional contributions across several realms, including supporting indigenous communities, raising awareness and funds for autism, contributing to wildlife conservation, providing education to underprivileged students, and other impactful initiatives.
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JUDGING THE HEART OF CHANGE
This year’s outstanding awardees are a formidable group dedicated to creating a positive impact on society and the environment.
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Long wait to get birth cert and MyKad finally over
A 36-YEAR-OLD Indian mother of two finally received her birth certificate and MyKad after years of trying, Makkal Osai reported.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Big budget for key infrastructure boost
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has unveiled a surplus RM5.701bil state budget for 2024 that is focused on addressing key immediate needs, especially basic infrastructure and amenities.
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Fattah Amin denies being a controlling hubby
ACTOR Fattah Amin (pic), who is married to celebrity Nur Fazura, has dispelled chatter that he is a controlling husband, Berita Harian reported.
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Court rejects Najib’s appeal
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal to attend the proceedings of the US$681mil 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) lawsuit that was filed against him and several other individuals.
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Cabinet nod for cybersecurity law
KUALA LUMPUR: A Cybersecurity Bill aimed at granting regulatory powers and enforcing laws related to the field is being drafted, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Flood relief centres to double as polling sites
CHUKAI: Some temporary flood relief centres will also be used as voting centres if there are floods during the Kemaman by-election on Dec 2, says Terengganu police chief Datuk Mazli Mazlan.
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Task force keeping tabs on rice industry
PETALING JAYA: In a month-long initiative, the Local White Rice Operation Special Task Force (Op BPT) has conducted 13 investigations.
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Contractor loses over RM400,000 to scammers
KANGAR: A female contractor in Perlis has suffered losses of RM416,772 after falling for a bogus investment scheme.
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Penang tables higher deficit budget
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has projected a RM514.53mil deficit in the state’s Budget 2024, marking its 13th consecutive deficit spending plan since 2011.
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Culverts help lower floodwater levels along Sg Golok
PASIR MAS: The construction of a spillway structure on the embankment of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development (PLSB) project has reduced floodwater levels in several villages nearby.
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Slight dip in unemployment since 2021
SHAH ALAM: More youths in Selangor found jobs last year compared to 2021, with the recorded number dropping from 94,800 to 67,200.
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Parliament to undergo a solar-powered makeover
KUALA LUMPUR: Parliament is expected to incorporate solar energy into its operations by June next year as part of its commitment to a more sustainable future.
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‘I didn’t kill her, I was paid to keep silent’
PETALING JAYA: While continuing to insist that he did not kill Mongolian translator Altantuya Shaariibuu, ex-police commando Sirul Azhar Umar admitted to taking money for his silence.
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Sabah & Sarawak
S’wak aims to resolve shortage of teachers next year
KUCHING: About half of the 3,076 vacancies for teachers in Sarawak will be filled by June next year, says state Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.
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Muhyiddin urged to stay on
SHAH ALAM: The decision by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin not to defend his presidency in Bersatu’s polls next year has not been accepted by the party’s supreme council.