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Special committee to conduct comprehensive, holistic study on e-waste related issues, says AKPS

PETALING JAYA: The Special Committee for E-Waste Coordination will conduct a comprehensive and holistic study on issues related to e-waste, particularly those involving entry, management, and enforcement at the national level, says the Malaysian Border Control and Protection (AKPS).

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Bersatu leaders to meet Muhyiddin on Feb 8

IPOH: All Bersatu MPs, assemblymen and senators are understood to have received invitations to attend a meeting with party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Sinar Harian reports.

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Cops still probing death of baby boy under babysitter's care

PETALING JAYA: The death of a six-month-old baby boy while under the care of a babysitter in Datuk Keramat here is still under investigation.

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Justice Nallini lauded by AGC, lawyers, Chief Justice ahead of retirement

PUTRAJAYA: It was a touching moment for Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan, who received accolades and tributes from a senior federal counsel, lawyers, as well as from the Chief Justice ahead of her retirement later this month.

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Several major roads in KL to close on Feb 7 for MotoGP launch

KUALA LUMPUR: Several major roads in the city centre here will temporarily close on Saturday (Feb 7) for the 2026 MotoGP season launch.

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Finance Ministry setting up task force to curb misuse of social visit passes

PUTRAJAYA: A task force will be set up to address the issue of misuse of social visit passes, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Home Ministry urges public to avoid gatherings during Indian PM's visit

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has urged the public not to hold any gatherings in public places during the official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend.

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PLUS expects surge in highway traffic during CNY, start of Ramadan

KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has expected a significant increase in traffic volumes along several major stretches of its PLUS-operated highways, including the Lebuhraya Pantai Timur 2 (LPT2), in conjunction with upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations that coincided with the start of Ramadan.

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Johor Bomba to conduct water bombing over Muar peat fires

MUAR: As the peatland fire enters its seventh day in Bakri Batu 13 and 14 here, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has begun water bombing via helicopter to control the fire.

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Brickfields police dispose of case exhibits worth over RM1.8mil

KUALA LUMPUR: Counterfeit currency, cryptocurrency mining machines, alcohol and cigarettes were among 66,165 case exhibits valued at over RM1.8mil have been disposed of at the Brickfields police headquarters.

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AKPS seizes over RM285,000 worth of frozen chicken with dubious halal documentation

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized 25,920kg of frozen chicken worth RM285,120 at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Safety (ICQS) Complex on Thursday (Feb 5).

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Arrest warrants issued after two Immigration officers fail to show up in court

PETALING JAYA: Arrest warrants for two Immigration Department officers have been issued after they failed to present themselves at court, Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) says.

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Penang planning waste-to-energy project at Tasek Gelugor to address foul odour from animal farms

GEORGE TOWN: Penang plans to implement a waste-to-energy project as a long-term solution to address foul odour caused by animal farms activities in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, says Chow Kon Yeow.

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AKPS blocks entry of 201.3 tonnes of illegal e-waste via Port Klang

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has prevented the entry of 201.3 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) and scheduled waste after inspections of nine containers at West Port in Port Klang on Friday (Feb 6).

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Over RM1.4mil worth of counterfeit perfumes, skincare products seized in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry here has seized more than 20,000 units of branded perfumes and skincare creams worth over RM1.4mil, suspected of using counterfeit trademarks.

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Firm measures taken to protect visiting dignitaries

PUTRAJAYA: The government has consistently taken firm measures to ensure the safety of foreign dignitaries during their visits to Malaysia, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi.

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Drop in mandarin orange prices ahead of CNY has lifted festive spirits, says Melaka exco rep

MELAKA: A welcome drop in mandarin orange prices ahead of the Lunar New Year has lifted festive spirits across the historic city, allowing more families to share in a tradition long associated with prosperity and goodwill, says Allex Seah Shoo Chin.

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Don't force Sabahans to pay more for unstable power supply, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahans should not be asked to pay more for unstable electricity supply, says Parti Warisan.

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Eleven individuals, including ex-Federal Court chief registrar appointed as Judicial Commissioners

PUTRAJAYA: Former Federal Court chief registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar is among 11 individuals appointed as High Court Judicial Commissioners on Friday (Feb 6).

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Don't look down on IIUM's ability to conduct mayoral polls study, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has seemingly called out PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan for belittling a study on Kuala Lumpur mayoral polls by the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM).