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Ex-JDT footballer Asraruddin Putra Omar moves to Saudi for religious growth
Former JDT footballer Asraruddin Putra Omar, 35, has relocated to Saudi Arabia in pursuit of happiness and to deepen his religious knowledge. Although he has not signed any contracts with clubs in the country, Asraruddin Putra, who did not announce his retirement from football after suffering leg injuries, is currently residing in a Malay village in Ajyad Hill, Mecca. Asraruddin…
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Kelantan to announce state legislative assembly dissolution date this week
Kelantan is set to reveal the dissolution date of its state legislative assembly later this week, following the state government’s weekly executive council meeting, according to Astro Awani. Kelantan’s Menteri Besar, Ahmad Yakob, confirmed the upcoming announcement, while state Deputy Menteri Besar Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah urged for patience, stating that the date will be disclosed soon. *God willing, we…
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EU deforestation rules seen as discrimination against Malaysia’s palm oil industry
The European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) and other related regulations have been criticised for discriminating against Malaysia’s palm oil industry. Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof claims that these regulations, along with the European Green Deal, aim to restrict the entry of Malaysian products into the European market. He argues that Malaysia’s palm oil industry is more productive and progressive compared…
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Kemas kindergarten teachers’ salary restructuring still under discussion
The Rural and Regional Development Ministry in Kota Samarahan is currently working on the restructuring of the salary scale scheme for kindergarten teachers under the Community Development Department (Kemas). Deputy Minister Rubiah Wang has revealed that the ministry has so far only announced an increase in the monthly allowance for Kemas volunteers, raising it from RM500 to RM800. “Discussion is…
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Health Ministry discusses halted sponsorship for medical students
The Health Ministry (MOH) and the Public Service Department (JPA) are in discussions regarding the JPA’s decision to cease sponsorship for students in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa expressed concerns that this move may discourage students from pursuing studies in these fields, which are essential for the country’s health services. Dr Zaliha also mentioned that the…
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Annuar Musa rejects Umno return, claims party causes division and betrays Malays
Tan Sri Annuar Musa, a former senior Umno leader, has announced that he will not return to the party from which he was sacked, according to a report by PAS-owned daily Harakah. Annuar, who recently became a PAS member, stated that Umno is no longer the preferred party for Malaysians since GE13 and has caused divisions. “I decided not to…
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Sultan Ibrahim pays record RM1.2m for Malaysia’s priciest number plate
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, the Johor Ruler, now possesses Malaysia’s most expensive number plate in the Road Transport Department’s (RTD) special “FF” series. Loke had initially planned to present the “FF 1” plate to Sultan Ibrahim as a gift, but the monarch chose to pay the government RM1.2 million (US$290,000) for it instead. Loke stated,…
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Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed named new Bank Negara Malaysia governor
The Association of Banks Malaysia has extended its congratulations to Datuk Shaik Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour on his appointment as the next governor of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Datuk Khairussaleh Ramli, the association’s chairman, praised Abdul Rasheed as a “true home-grown talent” who has contributed significantly to the country’s economy. “The banking industry will certainly benefit from his experience as…
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Newborn’s body found floating in Kota Kinabalu water village
A newborn baby’s body was discovered floating in a water village in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Villagers made the tragic discovery as they were crossing the wooden bridge in the village around 6.30pm and promptly contacted the police. The gender of the baby has yet to be determined. Acting Kota Kinabalu district police chief, Kalsom Idris, stated in a press release…
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Umno VP urges early candidate selection for upcoming state elections
Umno Vice-President Johari Abdul Ghani has urged his party to announce its candidates for the upcoming six state elections early, allowing grassroots members ample time to accept the decision and prepare, as reported by Mingguan Malaysia. Speaking at the close of Umno’s general assembly, the Titiwangsa MP emphasised that election victory relies on three key factors: the party, its machinery,…
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MACC: No constitutional right to lawyer presence during questioning
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stated that lawyers do not possess a constitutional right to be present during the questioning of their clients. This statement comes in response to accusations by rights group Lawyers for Liberty (LFL), which claimed that the MACC was restricting access to a client. MACC deputy director Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin cited legal precedents supporting…
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Education Ministry investigates factors behind SPM exam no-shows
The Education Ministry in Malaysia is investigating the factors behind a significant number of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students not attending their examination day. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the purpose of the study is to make appropriate interventions to ensure improved student attendance in future years. Fadhlina Sidek explained that there could be various factors that led to students…
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Top SPM student’s mother dies, school to provide support
An 18-year-old top student from Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Iman, Muhammad Syahril Saidi, lost his mother, 54-year-old Faridah Ismail, on June 11. The young achiever had recently earned 11As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Noor Ruziana Ismail, the principal of the school, confirmed the sad news and expressed her condolences to Muhammad Syahril’s family. Faridah Ismail passed…
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Annuar Musa wishes Umno’s Zahid luck in dominating state elections
Former Umno lawmaker Tan Sri Annuar Musa has extended his well wishes to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi regarding the latter’s ambition to dominate three of the six seats in the upcoming elections. Annuar, who was expelled from Umno last December, acknowledged that Ahmad Zahid has a responsibility to rally his supporters, but also noted that voters in…
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BN-PH alliance focuses on economy to win voter trust for next election
Umno vice-president Johari Abdul Ghani has urged Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) to concentrate on reviving the Malaysian economy in order to secure public trust and win the upcoming general election. Johari, a former second finance minister, believes that a strong economic recovery could significantly boost the two coalitions’ chances of success in the next election. “I believe…
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Anwar Ibrahim denies using judiciary for political revenge as Malaysia PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia has dismissed allegations that he is utilising the nation’s judiciary system to exact political revenge on certain individuals. Instead, Anwar emphasised his respect for the country’s judiciary and his commitment to not interfering in decisions made by the attorney-general or judges in any case. Anwar stated, “If revenge was on my mind or my…
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Umno AGM 2023: DAP fears, Najib’s freedom, and party’s blind spots
Umno, Malaysia’s grand old party, recently concluded its annual general assembly, aiming to assure its grassroots members that it will rebuild following the last general election. The party remains in power but as a weaker ally of the Pakatan Harapan political bloc, sparking unease among grassroots members. Here are three key takeaways from the Umno AGM 2023: 1. DAP remains…
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Annuar Musa joins PAS with 3,000 new members, confirms Takiyuddin
Pertubuhan Muafakat Nasional (MN) president and former Umno member Tan Sri Annuar Musa has officially become a member of PAS, according to the party’s secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. In addition to Annuar, PAS has also welcomed 3,000 new members who joined the party recently. Takiyuddin confirmed Annuar’s membership during a premier rally in Negeri Sembilan, stating that many have…
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Malaysia’s PAC investigates £1.12bn navy ship project progress amid controversy
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) conducted a working visit and proceeding to assess the progress of the second generation littoral combat ships (LCS) owned by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The visit took place at the Boustead Naval Shipyard, Lumut Naval Base in Perak, where three witnesses testified on the LCS project’s progress. The witnesses included Datuk Dr Shahrazat Ahmad,…
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Comedian Jocelyn Chia slammed for mocking MH370 tragedy and Malaysia
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has criticised Singaporean comedian Jocelyn Chia for making insensitive and offensive jokes about Malaysia and the MH370 tragedy. He emphasised that no rational person could accept such derogatory and insulting humour, even in the name of freedom of speech. “We hope it is an isolated case, the Singapore government has issued a public apology and…
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Umno General Assembly ends, aims to invigorate party for nation’s success
The 2023 Umno General Assembly concluded recently, with Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressing optimism that the event would rejuvenate the party’s delegates and members in their efforts to build a successful nation. The Deputy Prime Minister took to Twitter to share his delight at the assembly’s productive discussions and debates on the party’s future direction. Ahmad Zahid emphasised that…
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Malaysia launches women-focused technical and vocational training programme
The Malaysian government has announced plans to launch a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme specifically designed for women. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the programme, proposed by Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad, will be implemented in partnership with Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka and the RISDA-owned Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia. An initial intake of 15,000…
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Malaysia’s ambassador proposes fixed 5-year parliamentary term for stability
Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, has proposed amending the Federal Constitution to establish a fixed five-year term for Parliament. In an interview with Astro Awani, he stated that this change would prevent attempts to overthrow the government, as has occurred in the past. Nazri mentioned that he had discussed the issue with Prime…
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Motorcyclist killed, three injured as falling tree causes accident on expressway
A tragic accident occurred on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway in George Town, when a falling tree caused a collision involving two cars and three motorcycles, resulting in one fatality and three injured victims. The incident took place early in the morning, with the police receiving a call at 1.30am. The motorcyclist, Mohd Farid Amirol Shah, 18 years…
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Malaysia to expand cancer centres for equitable treatment access
The Malaysian Ministry of Health aims to expand cancer treatment centres throughout the nation in an effort to provide equal access to high-quality care for patients. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa highlighted that the majority of cancer treatment centres are currently situated in major cities, particularly in the Klang Valley, resulting in patients from smaller towns having to travel long…
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Tiong King Sing retains PDP president post, Henry Harry Jinep new deputy
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, has retained the presidency of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) for another three-year term. The decision was made during the party’s triennial general assembly. Tiong, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bintulu, has held the position since 2016. The deputy president post was secured uncontested by Datuk…
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Agong congratulates disabled, B40 students on SPM success
The King of Malaysia, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their happiness and pride towards parents and students from disabled (OKU) and B40 groups who achieved excellent results in the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations. The results were announced yesterday, and the royal couple’s commendation was shared through a post…
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Indonesia, Malaysia discuss legalising 1.5m undocumented migrant workers
The issue of undocumented Indonesian migrant workers took centre stage at a recent meeting between Indonesian and Malaysian immigration authorities. The meeting, held at the Malaysian Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya, was attended by the Director General of Immigration Malaysia, Ruslin Jusoh, and his Indonesian counterpart, Silmy Karim. Silmy Karim stated in a press release that the purpose of the visit…
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Umno vows to free jailed ex-PM Najib, unclear on strategy
In a recent conclusion to the annual general assembly of Malaysia’s United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party, its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, pledged to persist in efforts to secure the release of former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for embezzling funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of 1MDB, Najib’s contributions to the party…
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Umno deputy urges revival efforts after election losses
Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has likened the party to a “dying tree” in his speech at the party’s annual general assembly, urging members to ensure its survival for future generations. Reflecting on the party’s losses in the last two general elections, Mohamad emphasised the need to address the situation to keep Umno relevant in Malaysia’s political landscape. “This big…
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